Santa Fe Rafting Co. is the perfect way to spend a day cooling off in Santa Fe. 🌊
The dedicated team of guides will not only give you a fun-filled day on the river, but you will learn about geology, folklore, & so much more.
Tag who you’re going rafting with! 👇
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Two people are biking on a dirt trail surrounded by lush green trees. Text on the image reads: "Santa Fe named IMBA 2026–28 Trail Town. The only one in New Mexico."
A person rides a mountain bike on a rocky trail surrounded by shrubs and small trees, under a clear blue sky. The person is wearing a red helmet and an orange backpack. Text overlay reads: “This high desert community leans into variety, from its range of trail systems to range of community events.” A sign in the corner reads "Trail Town.
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (@imba-us.bsky.social) just listed Santa Fe as one of their "2026-2028 Trail Towns".
With over 500 MTB trails & weather that allows year-round riding, Santa Fe is outdoor rec haven waiting for you to experience.
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A stunning sunset with vibrant orange and purple hues fills the sky above a silhouetted landscape. The view overlooks a small cityscape with scattered streetlights, set against distant rolling hills or mountains.
In Santa Fe, everything is a reminder to slow down, look around, and enjoy the magic.
📸 @morethanfocus
#NewMexicoTrue #TheCityDifferent #SunsetLovers #VisitSantaFe
Thrilled to be a part of #NOKINGS in Santa Fe today. #Thecitydifferent really showed out! Thank you @indivisiblesantafe.org for organizing a powerful gathering ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊✊🏻✊🏿 #newmexicotrue @fernandez.house.gov @lujan.senate.gov
Thrilled to be a part of #NOKINGS in Santa Fe today. #Thecitydifferent really showed out! Thank you @indivisiblesantafe.org for organizing a powerful gathering today!
Previously The Lodge, @hotelglorietasantafe is newly renovated and ready for your next stay in Santa Fe. 🛏️
#thecitydifferent #visitsantafe
A small storefront with a wooden door featuring the number 118 and a decorative tile design. The windows display shelves stocked with bottles and jars, visible through clear glass. The exterior is adorned with patterned tiles and an archway inside is partially visible.
The #SantaFeDoorways entrance to Santa Fe Olive Oil & Balsamic Co. (@sfoliveoil) is as much a work of art as their culinary products.
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFe
It’s officially Spring, and Santa Fe is already starting to bloom. In just a short time the whole city will be an explosion of color.
Who are you seeing the spring colors with?
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Cheers to Meow Wolf - House of Eternal Returm, the weirdest place in Santa Fe (in the best possible way), for its 10th birthday 🎉
Experience interdimensionally immersive art at the original Meow Wolf, it’s sure to be like nothing else in town.
#thecitydifferent #immersiveart #visitsantafe
Authentic Spanish tapas and flamenco in the heart of Santa Fe at El Flamenco Cabaret. 🧡
El Flamenco is the only year-round flamenco cabaret in Santa Fe, just 2 blocks off the plaza.
Tag who you’re taking to a flamenco show 💃
#thecitydifferent #visitsantafe #flamenco
A dramatic sunset with vibrant orange and yellow hues illuminates a cloudy sky above dark mountain silhouettes.
Land of Enchantment says what?
📸 @inkharvest
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFeNM #landofenchantment
The sun is shining in Santa Fe which means one thing, Spring is in the air. Here’s a starter itinerary with something for everyone.
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Split image showing a historic and modern view of W. Water St. & Galisteo in Santa Fe, NM. Top: Black and white photo of a vintage gas station sign advertising services and prices such as gasoline, washing, and fishing worms, with an old car and brick buildings in the background labeled 'Then.' Bottom: Contemporary color photo of a street with traditional adobe-style architecture, clear blue sky, and modern vehicles, labeled 'Now.'
At the intersection of W Water St. & Galisteo, where now sit many great restaurants, galleries, and shops, was once a big "auto row", lined with car dealers, repair shops, and gas stations.
Gas prices aren't the only thing that have changed since Santa Fe's Route 66 era.
#TheCityDifferent #Route66
A rustic wooden door is set into an adobe wall. Two colorful striped blankets hang over the wall, one in red and black, the other in orange and purple. Sunlight casts shadows on the surfaces.
The history of beautiful #SantaFeDoorways goes back just as far as the history of artfully crafted textiles.
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFe
A person skiing down a snowy mountain slope at Ski Santa Fe, surrounded by snow-covered trees. The background features a vast landscape with distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky.
A person is mountain biking on a dirt trail surrounded by sparse trees and bushes. The sky is clear and blue, and there are distant views of a sprawling landscape.
Santa Fe is the perfect outdoor adventure destination, where you can turn endless laps @skisantafe, just 20 minutes from town...then hit the bike trails at La Tierra, an in-town open space...all in the same sunny day.
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFeNM #outdooradventure
A historical comparison image of the New Mexico Museum of Art. The top portion shows the museum in a black-and-white photo with bare trees, showcasing its original appearance. The bottom portion presents a modern color photo with lush greenery, updated street fixtures, and a clear sky, highlighting architectural details.
The New Mexico Museum of Art opened in 1917 and was the first building in the state dedicated to art.
The museum sits on the Plaza, along what was the original Route 66 through Santa Fe.
Plan your Route 66 travels here: https://bit.ly/45SbDks
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFeNM #Route66
Not just for Valentine’s, these unique date ideas will create lasting memories. Also perfect for taking yourself on a date!
#TheCityDifferent #valentinesday #VisitSantaFe
@hayescarll.bsky.social, one of #americanamusic 's top storytellers, will perform with his six-piece band tonight at Tumbleroot Alegría in #santafe. Pasa contributor Michael Berick talked with Carll ahead of his visit to #thecitydifferent.
Your 2026 bucket list just dropped. 🪣 🗓️
How many of these have you already checked off, and how many are you planning to go to this year?
#thecitydifferent #visitsantafe #travelbucketlist
Happy New Year!! On the Plaza:
In recognition of Santa Fe’s status as #TheCityDifferent, nothing will drop. When the countdown ends, a colorful Zia symbol hand-crafted by a traditional local artisan will rise at the stroke of midnight.
Lit candles lining steps leading to a building with a sign that reads 'Santa Fe named one of the BEST CHRISTMAS TOWNS IN THE USA by Vogue', adorned with a wreath on the door.
If you've spent any time in Santa Fe for the holidays, you know the magically unique feeling, and why @voguemagazine chose Santa Fe as one of 19 "Best Christmas Towns in the USA for a Dose of Holiday Cheer"
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFe #HolidayTrip #ChristmasVacation
The first real snow of the season hit the Sangre de Cristo Mountains last night.
You just can’t beat snow-dusted mountains 😍
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFe #travelbucketlist #southwestisbest
A family of four, holding hands, walks under a vibrant, colorfully decorated passageway. A banner reading "Your Holiday Guide for Santa Fe" is displayed above them.
Aerial view of Santa Fe Plaza with numerous trees decorated with colorful lights for the Holiday Plaza Lighting event held on November 28 from 4 to 8 pm.
An intricately designed ornament is held in a hand, promoting the Winter Indian Market, scheduled from November 29-30, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
Artist crafting a traditional piece at the Winter Spanish Market, Santa Fe Convention Center.
The holiday season in Santa Fe is a wonderful time. These events are sure to make it the most magical one you've had.
Pt. 1
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Promotional poster for Native-owned businesses in Santa Fe, celebrating Native American Heritage Month. The background features colorful traditional attire.
Promotional graphic for Dinéh Company and Hotel Santa Fe featuring vibrant colors and contact details for both businesses.
Promotional poster featuring multiple vibrant, red and orange ribbon streamers. The poster lists the names and addresses of various businesses, including Remix Audio Bar and Towering Stone, set against a busy store background.
November is Native American Heritage Month.
Before Santa Fe was Santa Fe, it was indigenous land and called Oga Po'geh.
Follow this quick-guide list to shop local handcrafted goods.
*Some galleries are by appointment only
#TheCityDifferent #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Plate of food with various dishes, including beans and a sauce-covered item, overlaid with text "It's a haunted house but... You didn't try Christmas."
Close-up of a person holding a piece of turquoise jewelry, with more turquoise earrings visible. Text overlay reads: 'It's a haunted house but... You forgot all your turquoise jewelry.'
A bottle of Cincoro Tequila on a bar counter with a margarita glass garnished with a lime wedge, accompanied by text about exploring the Santa Fe Margarita Trail. Coins are scattered around the bottle.
Exterior view of the New Mexico Museum of Art with a clear blue sky, featuring traditional adobe architecture and a caption about a haunted house narrative involving an RV around the Plaza.
Spooky indeed...
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFe
A postcard from Santa Fe 🧡
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Split image showing a historical panorama of Santa Fe from 1915 on the top and a modern view from 2025 on the bottom, depicting changes over 110 years.
Ever wondered what Santa Fe looked like 110 years ago?
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFe #ThrowbackThursday
Photo credit: Haines Photo Co. , Copyright Claimant. Panorama of Santa Fe, N. Mex. Santa Fe. New Mexico Santa Fe United States, ca. 1915. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2007662622/
Disclaimer: not just for kids.
Let your little ones play and adventure while rediscovering the kid in yourself @liggettvillesantafeplace
#TheCityDifferent #VisitSantaFENM #FamilyFun
Promotional image of a historic adobe building in Santa Fe during twilight, illustrating its architecture with a caption about its history on Route 66 from 1926 to 1937.
Split-image comparison of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts; the top in black and white from the past, and the bottom in color showing the current view.
Comparison images showing San Miguel Chapel. The top black and white photo is labeled 'Then' depicting the chapel and its surroundings in a past era, and the bottom colored photo is labeled 'Now,' showing the current appearance of San Miguel Chapel with modern street signs and fencing.
Split image comparing past and present views from the Plaza in Santa Fe. The top black and white photo shows leafless trees and older architectural styles with vintage cars, labeled 'Then'. The bottom color photo shows the same location with leafy trees and modern visitors, labeled 'Now'.
Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Santa Fe was on the original Route 66 from its beginning in 1926 until 1937, when the route was shortened.
Here are some #ThrowbackThursday images of what Santa Fe looked like when it was on Route 66, and what it looks like now.
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It’s time to start your “leaf peeping” plans! 🍂👀
The aspens in Santa Fe National Forest are the perfect place to see the colors change. And a bit later in the season, the cottonwoods in town give an encore showing.
#thecitydifferent #visitsantafe #fall #leafpeeping #fallfoliage
