Present day Santa Fe is internationally renowned for its contemporary, cosmopolitan sophistication. Our city is celebrated by an unsurpassed quality: ambiance.
Santa Fe is famous for its culture, art, and traditions. It is home to America's third largest art market, the Santa Fe Opera, world class dining, hundreds of quaint shops, numerous museums, and unlimited outdoor activities. Much of what Santa Fe has to offer is located within the historic downtown area, which has a definite European feel, and can be covered easily on foot. Strict construction guidelines mandate the territorial and Spanish colonial architecture that characterizes the Santa Fe style. City codes allow no high rises to block the mountain views.
For those with outdoor recreation in mind, Santa Fe is
surrounded by more than 1.5 million acres of National Forest and
public land which offer fishing, camping and hunting within easy reach.
Hiking, biking, kayaking, backpacking, mountain climbing, cross-country
or downhill skiing at the Santa Fe Ski Area, white water rafting
and wind surfing are all available during the year. Golf, tennis and even
bird watching are other ways to enjoy the typically sunny, temperate days.