Helpful Information About Santa Fe:
Santa Fe is located in a valley between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Jemez Mountains in northern New Mexico. The elevation is 7,000 feet above sea level. This region has been home to the Pueblo Indians for more than 1,000 years. Spanish colonists founded the first territorial capital here in 1598. Later, the Santa Fe Trail, which ended at the Plaza, brought travelers westward and made the city a major center for commerce. Today, Santa Fe is an exciting travel destination for art, architecture, great dining and culture. The weather in Santa Fe is pleasantly dry and usually sunny, but snow in the winter and spring, and thunderstorms in the summer are common, so be sure to pack accordingly. And wear plenty of sunscreen. The weather in Taos is similar, but generally a few degrees cooler than Santa Fe.

Altitude:
Altitudes in the high desert areas of Santa Fe and Taos can literally take your breath away. Symptoms of altitude sickness include fatigue, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, vomiting and insomnia. Drink plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol, eat high carbohydrate foods and avoid heavy exercise until you are acclimated. If necessary, see a doctor.

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