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Enchanting Adventures in Affordable Rio Rancho
Connect with the past and explore nature’s beauty in the heart of New Mexico’s scenic Land of Enchantment. Centrally located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Rio Rancho’s high-desert climate provides inspiring vistas, a unique cultural tapestry and plenty of room for high-altitude outdoor adventures year-round.
History Comes Alive
Step back in history and visit Coronado State Monument where Franciso Vásquez de Coronado arrived in 1540 in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola.
Walk through Petroglyph National Monument and discover up close over 15,000 designs etched in lava rock centuries ago.
Tour Casa San Ysidro, a restored Spanish Colonial rancho complete with more than 1,300 historic and religious items.
Experience Native American culture of Jemez Pueblo. Then take a relaxing dip in the naturally heated and healing Jemez Springs.
Nature in High Definition
Nature abounds among the majestic vistas at the Valles Caldera National preserve - one of the largest volcanic calderas (basins) in the world.
Ready for wine tasting? Visit Rio Rancho’s Matheson Winery plus 12 more wineries to sample.
Take in the views and city lights from atop Rio Rancho’s mesa and watch the watermelon sunset glow reflect off the Sandia Mountains.
Stay and Play in Rio Rancho
Take in a concert or show at the state of the art Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. Feeling lucky? Try one of the three pueblo casinos nearby, or play golf, or relax at the spa.
Phone: 1-888-746-7262
Website: www.RioRanchoNM.org
