{"id":330044,"date":"2021-11-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=330044"},"modified":"2021-11-23T11:27:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T10:27:45","slug":"surprising-facts-about-santa-fe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/surprising-facts-about-santa-fe\/","title":{"rendered":"12 surprising facts you probably didn&#8217;t know about Santa Fe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Stepping foot in Santa Fe, you\u2019ll feel as if you\u2019ve been transported to another country or time period; the city that was once the northernmost output of the Spanish empire in the Americas is simply unlike anywhere else. Located about a one hour drive north of (the much bigger) Albuquerque, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santafe.org\/visiting-santa-fe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Fe<\/a> is undoubtedly one of the United State\u2019s most interesting cities. In fact, over the years, the city has been nicknamed \u2018The City Different\u2019, as it\u2019s always marched to its own beat. Home to a diverse history and a culture rich in all things healthy living, organic food and urban sensibility, it comes with little surprise that there is much to learn about Santa Fe. To help get the ball rolling, we\u2019ve put together this list of interesting facts about Santa Fe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-santa-fe-is-the-oldest-state-capitol-in-the-united-states\"><strong>Santa Fe is the oldest State Capitol in the United States<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSLE27VLhZM\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Fe was founded by New Mexico\u2019s third Spanish governor, Don Pedro de Peralta in 1607 and became the capital of the territory just three years later in 1610. The city is both the oldest capital city in the country and the oldest European settlement west of the Mississippi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GET INSPIRED: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/five-alternative-places-to-visit-in-the-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five alternative places to visit in the USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It is also the country\u2019s highest capital city<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only in Santa Fe the United State\u2019s oldest capital city, it\u2019s also the highest, sitting at 7,000 feet above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It\u2019s the perfect place for sun-lovers!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re constantly chasing the sun and warm weather, you\u2019ll love this fact about Santa Fe\u2026. the city receives sun for about 310 days of the year! It also maintains a pleasant climate throughout the year too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&#8230;But, the landscape is more similar to a ski basin than it is desert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CUce_wGAcrE\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being sunny for much of the year, locals and visitors to Santa Fe do experience all four seasons. Contrary to popular belief, the city isn\u2019t actually high desert, rather, it\u2019s semi-arid steppe. Which is great if you\u2019re planning multiple trips and are searching for different things to do in Santa Fe each time. An outdoor-lovers mecca, depending on the time of year, visitors can go biking, hiking, camping, climbing, skiing and more! An interesting fact about Santa Fe is that <a href=\"https:\/\/skisantafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ski Santa Fe<\/a> averages around 225 inches of snow a year!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embrace Santa Fe\u2019s landscape when you travel on the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/santa-fe-explorer-end-santa-fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Fe Explorer End Santa Fe<\/a>\u2019 tour with Trafalgar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The city is home to the third-largest art market in the country<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the top things to do in Santa Fe that might surprise you is to hunt for art. After New York and Los Angeles, Santa Fe is home to the third-largest art market in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Santa Fe was the country\u2019s first UNESCO-designated Creative City<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CRrLMzjtcjk\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It can\u2019t be denied; Santa Fe is a city of talent! Designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2005, one in ten jobs in the city are connected to the arts. It comes with no surprise that the city has been home to many famous writers and artists over the years, including Georgia O\u2019Keefe and George R.R Martin to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the best of Santa Fe\u2019s cultural and mystical hub when you travel with Trafalgar on the \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/santa-fe-explorer-end-albuquerque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Fe Explorer End Albuquerque<\/a>\u2019 tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food is an art<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CVMBh9fLEwG\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re enjoying a meal at a local diner or are in search of traditional New Mexican cuisine, if one thing is for certain, it\u2019s that you\u2019re in for a treat! The single key ingredient included in every traditional meal is chilli. If you\u2019re unsure whether you should go with green or red chillies, we recommend asking for \u2018Christmas\u2019 &#8211; a combination of both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The city is home to a Margarita Trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BYrS3w-lSv2\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What better beverage is there to pair your spicy foods with than a chilled margarita?! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santafe.org\/visiting-santa-fe\/self-guided-tours\/santa-fe-margarita-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Santa Fe Margarita Trail<\/a> includes 45 different margaritas, each of which have been crafted specifically for the trail by a local establishment. Salud!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>RELATED CONTENT:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/american-road-trip-movies-inspire-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">On the road again: Classic American road trip movies to inspire your next adventure<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Santa Fe is home to the Oldest Church in the USA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/COOqVhwlCKZ\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We weren\u2019t kidding when we said that Santa Fe is home to a rich history! The city is also home to the country\u2019s oldest church; the San Miguel Chapel. It\u2019s a Spanish colonial mission church which was built in the early 1600s. It was damaged in the Pueblo Revolt in 1680, but has since been resurrected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>America\u2019s oldest government building is in Santa Fe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CG0zljhgrgT\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now a museum, The Palace of Governors is the oldest landmark\/government seat in the United States. It was built in 1610 by Pedro de Peralta and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>GET INSPIRED: <\/em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/famous-usa-film-spots-for-a-photo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 iconic film and TV spots in the USA you need to visit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Santa Fe has a rich Native American heritage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CU5K59OFTs7\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant portion of the city\u2019s cultural heritage is connected to the 23 Native American Tribes, Nations and Pueblos who reside in New Mexico. 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Or, head to our website where you can learn more about how you can travel to \u2018<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/santa-fe-explorer-end-albuquerque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The City Different\u2019 with Trafalgar.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stepping foot in Santa Fe, you\u2019ll feel as if you\u2019ve been transported to another country or time period; the city that was once the northernmost output of the Spanish empire in the Americas is simply unlike anywhere else. 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