32 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Las Cruces, also known as "The City of the Crosses", is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Las Cruces side-trips: Aguirre Spring Campground (in Organ), Deming (Deming Luna Mimbres Museum & Deming Arts Center) and War Eagles Air Museum (in Santa Teresa). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Old Mesilla Village, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Nature & Science, make a trip to Plaza de Las Cruces, and look for gifts at Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Las Cruces driving holiday planner.

Vypin Island, India to Las Cruces is an approximately 32-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Vypin Island to Las Cruces, you'll gain 12.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In January, Las Cruces is much colder than Vypin Island - with highs of 15°C and lows of -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.

Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Alamogordo side-trips: Cloudcroft (Ski Cloudcroft & State Route 244), Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography (in Carrizozo) and Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (in San Antonio). Spend the 5th (Sun) exploring nature at White Sands National Park. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at White Sands National Monument, immerse yourself in nature at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, savor the flavors at Heart of the Desert, and shop like a local with McGinn's PistachioLand.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Alamogordo trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Las Cruces to Alamogordo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Carlsbad.

Carlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Carlsbad side-trips: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Big Room, King's Palace, &more), Roswell (International UFO Museum and Research Center & Rustic Essentials Soap Company) and Street Sculptures (in Artesia). It doesn't end there: cruise along Walnut Canyon Desert Drive and get a taste of the local shopping with The Artist Gallery.

To find more things to do and other tourist information, you can read our Carlsbad online day trip planner.

You can drive from Alamogordo to Carlsbad in 3 hours. February in Carlsbad sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Taos.

Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.

Explore Taos' surroundings by going to Angel Fire (Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Angel Fire Resort), Philmont Scout Ranch (in Cimarron) and Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area (in Red River). There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, don't miss a visit to Taos Pueblo, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Taos trip planner.

Drive from Carlsbad to Taos in 6 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Carlsbad in February; daily highs in Taos reach 9°C and lows reach -8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Santa Fe is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, stroll through Ski Santa Fe, take in the natural beauty of Ten Thousand Waves, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Fe trip website.

Getting from Taos to Santa Fe by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Taos in February, Santa Fe is a bit warmer at night with lows of -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Albuquerque is known for historic sites, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Outdoor Activities, get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town, have fun and explore at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, and learn more about the world around you at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Albuquerque trip itinerary planning site.

Getting from Santa Fe to Albuquerque by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Santa Fe in February; daily highs in Albuquerque reach 16°C and lows reach 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.