Pueblos
Tesuque Pueblo
A 10-mile drive north from Santa Fe takes visitors to the Tesuque Pueblo, located off US 84/285 in the Sangre De Cristo foothills. Established around 1250, Tesuque is one of the oldest pueblos in the Southwest and, with a population of 800, one of the smallest pueblos. Tesuque Pueblo holds fast to its traditional religious beliefs and ceremonies. Throughout the year, the pueblo celebrates with feasts and dances. The public is welcome at the celebrations, but visitors are asked to follow pueblo rules. The pueblo is also home to Camel Rock, a naturally eroded sandstone formation that resembles a camel’s head.
Feast Day
San Diego Feast Day
November 12
For more information please contact Tesuque Pueblo.
Tesuque Pueblo
Rt. 5 Box 360-T
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506
505.983.2667
505.988.3620
Please call before visiting.
Driving Directions
Take I-25 north to the St. Francis exit. St. Francis will become US-84/285. Turn right on County Road 591/County Road 73. Turn right on Arroyo Griego. Bear right on Bishop’s Lodge Road.
Lodging near Tesuque Pueblo includes:
The Bishop’s Lodge (Santa Fe/Tesuque)
Hacienda del Cerezo (Tequque)
Rancho Jacona (Tesuque)
San Ildefonso Pueblo
A 23-mile drive north of Santa Fe will take you to San Ildefonso Pueblo, the most visited northern pueblo in New Mexico and a flourishing art community. San Ildefonso is best known to be the home of the late Maria Martinez who along with her husband, Julian, developed black-on-black pottery. Maria’s work can be seen at the Pueblo museum
located near the church. The pueblo is also known for its natural beauty. Located at the base of the beautiful Black Mesa, the Rio Grande meanders through the pueblo, creating a lush habitat along its banks. San Ildefonso is home to the San Ildefonso Pueblo Museum and the San Ildefonso Fishing Lake and picnic area. Permits are available on-site or call 505.455.3549 or 505.455.2273.
Feast day
Comanche and Buffalo or Deer Dance
January 23
For more information contact the San Ildefonso Pueblo Visitor and Information Center:
Route 5, Box 314-A,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505.455.3549
Pueblo of San Ildefonso
Route 5 Box 315-A
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505.455.2273
Driving Directions
Take I-25 north to the St. Francis exit. St. Francis will become US-84/285. Take US-84/285 to Pojoaque. Take NM-502 west to Los Alamos for 6 miles. Turn right at the entrance to the pueblo.
Lodging near San Ildefonso includes:
The Bishops Lodge (Santa Fe/Tesuque)
Hacienda del Cerezo (Tequaue)
Rancho Jacona (Pojoaque)
Pojoaque Pueblo
Pojoaque lies 15 miles north of Santa Fe on US-64. Within Pojoaque is the Pojoaque Pueblo, encompassing both the past and present. Once in the pueblo, visitors can experience the Poeh Cultural Center which focuses on cultural preservation and revitalization within the Pueblo communities of the northern Rio Grande Valley, emphasizing on the arts and cultures of all pueblo people. Traditional Indian dances are performed on weekends and the largest Indian arts and crafts shop in northern New Mexico is open daily.
Feast Day
December 12, 2002
Tribal Museums
Poeh Museum
Frontage Road, Pojoaque
Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
For more information, call 505.455.2489 or visit www.poehmuseum.com.
Golfing
Towa Golf Resort
For more information contact the Pojoaque Pueblo Tourist Information Center:
Route 11, Box 21GS,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505.455.3460
Pueblo of Pojoaque
Route 11, Box 71
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505.455.2278
Driving Directions
Take I-25 north to the St. Francis exit. St. Francis will become US-84/285. Stay on Highway 84/285 for approximately 14 miles. The Tourist Information Center is located on the right side of the highway and is clearly visible from the road. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Tourist Information Center.
Lodging near Pojoaque includes:
The Bishops Lodge (Santa Fe/Tesuque)
Hacienda del Cerezo (Tequque)
Rancho Jacona (Pojoaque)
Nambe Pueblo
Nambé Pueblo is located 18 miles north of Santa Fe, off US 84/285 and NM-503 at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Established in the 1300s, Nambé was a principal cultural and religious center for the pueblo people.
Local events include traditional cultural dances, authentic Indian arts and crafts sales, and a Fourth of July celebration. The pueblo also offers spectacular recreational sites and opportunities to swim, fish, and camp at the beautiful Nambé Falls. The tour of the pueblo’s buffalo herd gives visitors an experience with the sacred animal. Visitors should familiarize themselves with general pueblo policy in order to remain courteous during their visit.
Feast Day
Nambe Pueblo Feast Day
October 4
In honor of St. Francis de Assisi
For more information contact the Pueblo of Nambé.
Pueblo of Nambé
Route 1, Box 177-BB,
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505.455.2036
Driving Directions
Take I-25 north to the St. Francis exit. St. Francis will become US-84/285.
Take a right on NM-503 and follow the signs to Nambé Pueblo.
Lodging near Nambé Pueblo includes:
The Bishops Lodge(Santa Fe/Tesuque)
Hacienda del Cerezo(Tesuque)
Rancheros de Santa Fe(Santa Fe)
Rancho de Chimayó (Chimayó)
Rancho Jacona(Pojoaque)
