Albuquerque Travel Guide

If sweeping landscapes that look more like watercolor paintings than real life sound appealing, an Albuquerque vacation may be ideal for you. Explore ancient Indian and Spanish cultures, indulge in meals seasoned with authentic spices and relax on a golf course or at a spa while in New Mexico. 



Things to Do in Albuquerque

Explore the history in famed Old Town as you stroll through ancient churches and quaint shops and wind your way down red brick paths and stop to rest on Adobe benches. If you are in Albuquerque between Thanksgiving and Christmas, make sure you take in the festive activities. If you want to truly delve into other cultures you may want to visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Petroglyph National Monument. Families traveling with children may be interested in the Albuquerque Biological Park, which houses a zoo, an aquarium and a botanic garden. There are also plenty of activities in Albuquerque for nature lovers as hiking, biking and golf are all popular here.

Whether you are looking for a romantic way to spend dinner, or you are traveling with a crowd, the Antiquity Restaurant in Old Town is not to be missed. Specializing in seafood, lobster, steak and veal this restaurant will provide a vacation for your palette and an atmosphere that will allow you to unwind and relax. 

Peak Seasons & Best Times to Visit

Albuquerque tends to be both crowded and hot in the summer months, making outdoor activities unpleasant and frustrating. Heat stroke and exhaustion are common among travelers in these months. So if you do visit in the summer make sure to drink plenty of water and to pace yourself as you explore the city. March, April, September and October are the best months to visit Albuquerque because the weather is typically warm and beautiful in the spring and fall. The winter is an ideal time to visit, if you want to plan a ski vacation, as it is the cheapest time of year to visit Albuquerque. But the roads can be unpredictable and hard to navigate at that time of year.  

Travel to and Around Albuquerque

Discount airfare to Albuquerque is available, although it can be hard to find if you are looking for a direct flight or even a flight with only one layover. Cheap flights to Albuquerque are available on their own for those who really hunt for them, but vacation packages may offer the best rates on airfare and hotels. Current discount airfare to Albuquerque starts at $290 fro LAX, $311 from SFO, $292 from ORD and $360 from JFK. All of those prices include at least one layover.  Visitors to Albuquerque will fly into Albuquerque International Sunport and can take the ABQ Ride (bus), a rental car or a shuttle to their final destination. Albuquerque’s bus service is exceptional and offers a viable alternative to a rental car for those who don’t enjoy driving in unfamiliar areas. But the roads are fairly easy to navigate, making it easy for those who prefer to be in control of their own schedule as they come and go throughout the day. 

Lodging in Albuquerque

Those staying in Albuquerque will be able to sleep peacefully knowing that Albuquerque’s hotel rates and taxes are among the lowest in the nation. Albuquerque offers an assortment of motels, hotels, luxury resorts and bed and breakfast options providing you with affordable lodging no matter what your budget is. One of the most popular places to stay in Albuquerque is the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. Offering great views, two golf courses, on-site horse stables and a renowned day spa this resort is definitely suited to those who like to travel in style. This resort is also family friendly and is a proud partner of Babies Travel Lite—a company that allows you to preorder any diapers, formula or other necessary items and have them waiting for you in your hotel room so you don’t have to carry them with you when flying or driving.