New Mexico, USA
New Mexico bed and breakfast establishments with a cultural flavor
New Mexico is an arid and sparsely populated state in the southwestern region of the US where there are picturesque bed and breakfast establishments some of them even of adobe construction. The climate of the state is highly arid and its territory is mostly covered by mountains and desert. New Mexico is nicknamed Land of Enchantment, with reference to New Mexico's scenic beauty and its profound history. New Mexico is the home of art and color, music and dance, amazing landscapes and a mix of Indian, European and Hispanic cultures not found anywhere else in the union. New Mexico has the highest percentage of Hispanic Americans in the US (comprised of both recent immigrants and descendants of Spanish colonists) and the second-highest percentage of Native Americans after Alaska (mostly of Navajo and Pueblo origin). The demographics and culture of the state are unique for their strong Spanish, Mexican, and American Indian cultural influences and these are evident in New Mexico B&B businesses as well as New Mexico inns and lodges.
New Mexico’s variety and the depth of its culture are due partly to the occupation during its long history by Native American populations. It was also has been part of the Imperial Spanish viceroyalty of New Spain and part of Mexico, as will probably be evident from the décor of your New Mexico bed and breakfast accommodation. The U.S. acquired most of New Mexico in 1848, as a result of the Mexican War, and the remainder was acquired in the so-called Gadsden Purchase of 1853. Union troops captured the territory from the Confederates during the Civil War. When Geronimo surrendered in 1886, the Apache Wars and most of the Indian conflicts in the area came to an end.
Tourist attractions visited by most New Mexico bed and breakfast visitors include the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the ruins at Fort Union, Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, Billy the Kid mementos at Lincoln, the White Sands and Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monuments, Bandelier National Monument, and the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. There are New Mexico bed and breakfast stays to be had nearby to all these attractions. In New Mexico's mountains the famous city of Taos offers a winter and summer activities such as skiing, biking, hiking and fishing. In eastern New Mexico bed and breakfast visitors can see some of the most impressive scenery in the United States. The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe, which offers some of the most extensive collections of all southwestern galleries. Western New Mexico features attractions surrounded by more breathtaking scenic vistas. The city of Albuquerque offers a large variety of activities and events, including the annual Balloon Fiesta and the New Mexico State Fair. Make New Mexico bed and breakfast reservations well in advance of such popular events to avoid disappointment.
