New Mexico : Tourist Attractions

The Land of Enchantment, New Mexico offers its visitors an array of attractive tourist destinations within the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, and lakes – New Mexico has lots to offer its tourists. Enchanting museums, beautiful parks and ancient monuments are some of the important attractions of New Mexico. Most popular attractions include Carlsbad Caverns Carlsbad Cavern, Chaco Canyon Historic Park, and International UFO Museum, Roswell. New Mexico also offers endless recreational opportunities like hiking, biking, ice skating and various water sports. You can go scuba diving at Santa Rosa, 114 miles east of Albuquerque, ice skating at Eagle Rock Lake or skiing at Sandia Peak. Some of the must visit tourist spots are Aztec Ruins National Monument, White Sands National Monument, and Chaco Culture National Historical Park. La Mesilla Mesilla ("Little Tableland") is the best-known and most visited historical community in Southern New Mexico Explore the fascinating landscape while relaxing in the several hot springs in and around New Mexico. If bird watching is your passion, then the best place to be in is the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.