Hacienda de Los Martinez
If you ever want to get a taste of life on the Southwestern frontier in the early 19th century, this adobe complex is one of the best places in New Mexico to start. It was built along the Rio Pueblo between 1804 and 1827 by a farmer and trader, and served as the northern end of El Camino Real (the Royal Road), the old trade route that ran all the way to Mexico City. Thanks to occasional raids by native tribes, it's part residence, part fortress—notice the lack of windows in the outer walls—but still remarkably homey, with 21 rooms arranged around two courtyards. Kids love exploring the colonial clothes, foods, and other items that fill the restored rooms (you can take a self-guided tour around the place). There's also a working blacksmith's shop and other living history-type crafts on display, especially on weekends.
If you ever want to get a taste of life on the Southwestern frontier in the early 19th century, this adobe complex is one of the best places in New Mexico to start. It was built along the Rio Pueblo between 1804 and 1827 by a farmer and trader, and served as the northern end of El Camino Real (the Royal Road), the old trade route that ran all the way to Mexico City. Thanks to occasional raids by native tribes, it's part residence, part fortress—notice the lack of windows in the outer walls—but still remarkably homey, with 21 rooms arranged around two courtyards. Kids love exploring the colonial clothes, foods, and other items that fill the restored rooms (you can take a self-guided tour around the place). There's also a working blacksmith's shop and other living history-type crafts on display, especially on weekends.
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