San Antonio de Padua del Quemado ChapelKDCE-AM (Espanola)Poeh Cultural CenterSantuario de Chimayo Historical MarkerJemez Mountains Historic MarkerSanta Cruz Site Number Four Dam
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Chimayo

Chimayo is a town in Rio Arriba district, New Mexico, United States of about 3,177 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage and 24 parks. The must-see places are San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapel, KDCE-AM (Espanola) and Poeh Cultural Center.

36.0039° N, 105.9470° WPop. 3,177

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Within 30 km60 places
Within 50 km210
Must-see82
Notable177
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapel

Church · 10 km

Must-see

KDCE-AM (Espanola)

Attraction · 13 km

Poeh Cultural Center, museum near Chimayo
Must-see

Poeh Cultural Center

Museum · 18 km · Santa Fe

Places near Chimayo by type

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One day from Chimayo

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:32 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chimayo
  2. San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapelchurch · 30 min
  3. Santa Cruz Reservoir Damdam · 45 min
  4. Poeh Cultural Centermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Jemez Mountains Historic Markerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Santa Cruz Site Number Four Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Chimayo
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chimayo?

San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapel (church, about 10 km), KDCE-AM (Espanola) (attraction, about 13 km), Poeh Cultural Center (museum, about 18 km), Santuario de Chimayo Historical Marker (park, about 1 km), Chimayo Historical Marker (nature spot, about 1 km), Santa Cruz Site Number Two Dam (dam, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chimayo?

210 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 forts & heritage, 24 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chimayo?

Mesa de la Ceja, about 7 km by road; Cerro Piñon (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chimayo?

El Rio Theater, about 15 km by road; Española Valley Historical Marker (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chimayo?

Start in Chimayo, visit San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapel, then Santa Cruz Reservoir Dam, then Poeh Cultural Center, then Jemez Mountains Historic Marker, then Santa Cruz Site Number Four Dam, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.