Historic downtown (near La Fonda)

Santa Fe, United States

Home to La Fonda and the Inn of the Anasazi, close to the Plaza.

Places in Historic downtown (near La Fonda)

Cowgirl BBQ Serves margarita cocktails and an eclectic mix of southern BBQ, southwest cuisine, and Cajun favourites, known for live music and entertainment every night of the week.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer comfortable high-desert weather for exploring the Plaza and museums.
Getting around: Santa Fe's historic downtown, including the Plaza, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Language: English and Spanish.
Timezone: MST (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Current trends: Santa Fe's dining scene continues embracing its crossroads identity, with natural wine bars La Mama and Copita offering selections from near and far alongside local brews, complementing the city's long-running Santa Fe Opera season.

The Plaza — The cultural heart of downtown Santa Fe, with chiles hanging from lampposts and the city's best museums, restaurants and shops facing the square.
Canyon Road art district — Home to galleries and studios reflecting Santa Fe's status as an artistic hub.