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Plaza Blanca

A desert area known for its striking white limestone formations, often called "The White Place" beloved by artists for its otherworldly landscape.

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Put on the map by Georgia O’Keeffe, this stretch of private land is known for its surreal pastel white and grey sandstone formations. Open to the public at no cost, most visitors choose to spend their time at The White Place painting, hiking, and retracing O’Keeffe’s famous footsteps. Honorable Mentions: Petroglyph National Monument, PistachioLand, Puye Cliff Dwellings, Pecos National Historical Park

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  • two months in new mexico

    leah (Leah Fishman)
    I'm headed to New Mexico in December and am planning a totally solo, COVID-safe getaway with my pup Fiona. We snagged a casita between Santa Fe & Taos and plan to hit all the best hikes within reach. Food stops are for take-out only, national parks will be visited on off-days, and museums will have to be saved for the next trip (RIP Meow Wolf).

Plaza Blanca Articles

  • The Best Things to Do in New Mexico (from A to Z)

    Tucked in the heart of America’s southwest lies the Land of Enchantment: miles upon miles of vast desert, caves, museums, wacky installations and…aliens? This patch of the U.S is where artists retreat, where adobes outnumber hotels, and where your imagination can run absolutely wild. From strange rock formations and plunging caverns to Earthships and UFO […]

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