Albuquerque Travel Information
Albuquerque (pop. 450,000), the largest city in New Mexico, is located
at the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, nestled at the foot of the
towering Sandia Mountain Range to the north. Containing over a third
of the population of New Mexico, Albuquerque is the state center for
education, commerce, trade and transportation and offers its visitors
a genuine taste of life in the southwest. Originating as a pueblo
in the 1700's and named for a Spanish Duke of the same era,
Albuquerque grew as the railroad came to town and it became the trade
center for New Mexico, today sitting at a major crossroads of
Interstate 40 and Interstate 25 and historic US Route 66. Visitors
will find Albuquerque a unique juxtaposition of old and new, where
visitors can explore the 16th century architecture of 'Old Town',
wander along the banks of the mighty Rio Grande River, walk the new
high-rise buildings of downtown and enjoy the variety of recreational
opportunities that this lively and young thinking city offers as
well. Travel to Albuquerque is easy due to the city's location at
the junction of several major US highways. Visitors traveling by car
from the east or west can access Albuquerque via I-40/Historic Route
66 and those from the north or south can utilize I-25. Flying into
the Albuquerque area is a breeze, as Albuquerque International Airport
plays host to most major airlines and has a good selection of rental
car agencies on site. Accommodations are plentiful in Albuquerque and
visitors should have no trouble finding something to meet both their
budget and taste. Dining while in Albuquerque is diverse and cuisine
is available to suit all palates, the gamut ranging from the funky
coffeehouses around the University of New Mexico to fancy,
internationality inspired culinary offerings. To learn more about
Albuquerque, select a topic of interest from the left-hand navigation bar.
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