Last updated: January 13, 2023
Place
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
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Quick Facts
Location:
334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM
Significance:
important paraje (stopping/camping spot) along the trail
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
This historic rancho dates from the early 1700s and was an important paraje (stopping point) along the "Royal Road" from Mexico City to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Site Information
Location (334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM)
El Rancho de las Golondrinas is a living history museum located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley. The museum, dedicated to the heritage and culture of Spanish Colonial New Mexico, opened in 1972. Adobe buildings are built on original colonial foundations at the site, some dating from the early 18th century. In addition, historic buildings from other parts of northern New Mexico have been reconstructed at Las Golondrinas. Villagers clothed in the styles of the times show how life was lived in early New Mexico. Special festivals and theme weekends offer visitors an in-depth look into the celebrations, music, dance and many other aspects of life in the period when this part of the United States was ruled by Spain and Mexico.