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Española

Española is a town in Rio Arriba district, New Mexico, United States of about 10,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage and 20 parks. The must-see places are KDCE-AM (Espanola), Jemez Mountains Historic Marker and Santa Fe National Forest.

35.9911° N, 106.0806° WPop. 10,224

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km217
Must-see74
Notable179
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Española

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:53 pm

105 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 Española
  2. Puye Cliff Dwellingsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tsankawi Puebloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Jemez Mountains Historic Markerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Poeh Cultural Centermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Española
Today’s loopEspañolaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Española?

KDCE-AM (Espanola) (attraction, about 2 km), Jemez Mountains Historic Marker (heritage site, about 15 km), Santa Fe National Forest (nature spot, about 16 km), Puye Cliff Dwellings (heritage site, about 17 km), Poeh Cultural Center (museum, about 17 km), Española Valley Historical Marker (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

217 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 20 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Española?

Black Mesa, about 10 km by road; Cerro Roman (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Española?

Española Valley Historical Marker, about 1 km by road; El Rio Theater (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Española?

Start in Española, visit Puye Cliff Dwellings, then Tsankawi Pueblo, then Jemez Mountains Historic Marker, then Poeh Cultural Center, then San Antonio de Padua del Quemado Chapel, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.