Santa Fe Travel Guide: The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary (48 Hours)
Alexander Ayling
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Planning a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico? This is my Santa Fe travel guide for the perfect 48 hours in Santa Fe — a Santa Fe weekend itinerary packed with the best things to do in Santa Fe, the best places to eat in Santa Fe, and the most iconic Santa Fe attractions. In this Santa Fe New Mexico travel guide, I show you exactly how to spend 2 days in Santa Fe: we take an epic Bandelier National Monument day trip from Santa Fe to see ancient Pueblo cliff dwellings and petroglyphs, then dive into downtown with a Santa Fe Plaza walking tour, Canyon Road art galleries, and the city’s legendary Santa Fe art scene (including Georgia O’Keeffe). You’ll also see the historic side of the city — including the oldest church in the United States (San Miguel Chapel) and the oldest house in the USA — plus where to eat classic New Mexican food in Santa Fe (Tomasita’s + La Choza), where to grab the best margaritas in Santa Fe, and a few local gems like the Santa Fe Farmers Market and Native artisan shopping near the Plaza. If you’re searching for a Santa Fe itinerary, a Santa Fe travel vlog, or a Santa Fe trip guide that’s practical, cultural, and food-focused — this is the one. 👇 TRIP PLANNING LINKS (Flights, Hotels, Cars, Tours, Insurance) Subscribe: https://bit.ly/ClickToSubscribeToAlex Join the channel (perks): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_uIW_MvxONcZsAkaMq1ujA/join ✈️ Cheap flights: https://bit.ly/CHEAPFLIGHTSNOW 🏨 Santa Fe hotels & deals: https://booking.tp.st/stLkfI5d 🛏️ Hostels: https://hostelworld.tp.st/n3Iyjdr3 🚗 Rental cars: https://discovercars.tp.st/teBb8YQ9 🎟️ Tours & experiences: https://tiqets.tp.st/Rm9ItYhi 🧾 Travel insurance: https://visitorscoverage.tp.st/YWHfLkCj 🎒 My favorite travel gear & books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexthevagabond #SantaFe #SantaFeNewMexico #TravelGuide #VisitNewMexico #TravelVlog About Me I’m Alex — travel filmmaker, photographer, TV host, and founder of @Vagabrothers. On this channel you’ll find travel guides, travel documentaries, and itineraries, plus my life in New Zealand renovating a homestead, cooking, and building a more intentional life. Stay curious & keep growing. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexander.ayling 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/alexanderayling 🎙 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-sugar/id1451726179 👕 Merch: https://alex-the-vagabond.creator-spring.com/ 🖼 Photography prints: https://alexthevagabond.darkroom.tech/ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Santa Fe Travel Guide: Perfect 48 Hours in Santa Fe, New Mexico 00:14 Santa Fe History & Culture: Oldest Capital City + Adobe Architecture 00:49 Bandelier National Monument Day Trip from Santa Fe (Cliff Dwellings) 02:30 Pueblo Culture Explained: Kivas, Ancient Villages & Southwest History 03:07 Climb Into the Bandelier Cliff Dwellings (What Life Was Like) 04:00 Inside a Cliff Dwelling: Smoke Vents, Winter Warmth & Daily Life 05:04 Bandelier Petroglyphs + Ancient Trade Routes (Macaw, Maya & Aztec Links) 06:09 Best New Mexican Food in Santa Fe: Tomasita’s Restaurant Review 07:51 Canyon Road Art Walk: Galleries + Plaza de los Sueños 08:32 Georgia O’Keeffe in Santa Fe: Art History + Museum Tips 09:16 Cocoa Chocolate House: Famous Spicy Hot Chocolate in Santa Fe 10:16 Santa Fe Plaza Walking Tour: Palace of the Governors + Local Jewelry 11:17 Santa Fe Farmers Market (Tuesday vs Saturday) + Local Finds 11:54 Meet a Native Artisan: Buying a Traditional Native American Flute 13:02 La Choza Santa Fe: Another Must-Try New Mexican Restaurant 13:32 Oldest House in the USA + San Miguel Chapel (Oldest Church in America) 14:17 San Miguel Chapel: Oldest Functioning Church in the United States 14:49 Oldest House + The 1680 Pueblo Revolt (Santa Fe History Explained) 16:10 Historic Santa Fe Neighborhood Walk: Adobe Streets + Time Travel Vibes 16:52 Santa Fe Plaza Shopping: Southwest Style, Leather Goods & Galleries 18:07 Santa Fe Museums Hack: Cultural Pass (Best Value for 8 Museums) 18:43 Best Margaritas in Santa Fe: Tequila Bar + Tacos Stop 19:13 Dinner in Santa Fe: Pasqual’s Cafe (Local Favorite for 35+ Years) 19:22 Final Thoughts: Why Santa Fe Is Worth Visiting (Culture, Food, Art)
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