Casa Grande Trading Post & Petting Zoo, Cerrillos

Nice trading post, tourist souvenirs & unique turquoise museum. Lots of handmade, locally sourced turquoise from the local “little Blue Bell mine”. Located in the Cerillos Mining District, 25 miles south of Santa Fe, NM. Follow the signs in the small village once you turn off the main highway. Quirky & unique items with nicely made local turquoise jewelry.

Very organized place with lots to choose from. There is a $4.00 charge to go beyond, into the museum. We did not have time, but if you like old stuff, there's plenty. Don't let the neighborhood appearance cause you to count this out. It's a community under hard times with some rebuilding happening. The owners have unusual things for crafting. I found sliced antler pieces I'm going to use for jewelry.

We had a great time here. Great selection of turquoise, great prices and interesting antiques. The llama, goats and chickens were friendly and adorable. The chickens were Polish Top Hats, beautiful and the eggs were for sale (we bought two dozen and they had great golden yolks!). Friendly folks and a great destination as a day trip from Santa Fe. You can feel the history in this place and in this town! I will be coming back!

TRAVERS DO NOT STOP HERE! The hours of operation listed on google are not correct. I am traveling from Houston, TX. with my partner. The shop was closed during hours they’re supposedly open. We decided to call just to be sure. A VERY rude man answered the phone and said he wasn’t very bluntly. With all the complaints/ low ratings it’s a complete shock he’s allowed to run things. From what I’ve read in the other reviews the woman/ wife is much nicer, but it’s honestly not worth it.

Very cool shop with turquoise and lapis jewelry and stones for sale, as well as crystals and geodes, etc. Small petting area with goats, chickens and an alpaca. Most unbelievable collection of colored bottles you've ever seen. Friendly staff. Worth a visit.