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Over 500 years of Hispanic Culture
The Spanish first came to New Mexico in 1541. In 1598, the first Spanish colonial settlement, San Juan de los Caballeros, was founded in what is now northern New Mexico. The Spanish also established missions, some with beautiful churches and artwork, throughout the area. In 1706, settlers founded Albuquerque, named for the Spanish Duke of Alburquerque. For over 500 years, Hispanic culture has influenced how New Mexicans work, play and live.
Today, visitors can feel the vibrant Hispanic traditions across the state. From the food to the language and from the festivals to the arts and crafts, Hispanic culture is here for everyone to savor.
EXPERIENCE
Events:
Contemporary Spanish Market,
Fiestas de Santa Fe,
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Pinatafest Cultural Celebration, Rancho de Los Golondrinas, Spanish Market,
Entertainment: Flamenco, Matachines
LEARN
Hispanic arts & crafts: Bultos, Colcha Embroidery, Paño Art, Retablos, Santos, Silverwork, Tinwork, Weaving, Woodworking
ENJOY
New Mexico Cuisine: Albondigas soup, atole, bischochitos, capirotada, carne adovado, chalupas, chicharrones, chili, chili rellenos, green chili stew, menudo, natillas, panoche, posole, tamales
EXPLORE
Locations:
El Camino Real International Heritage Center,
Loretto Chapel Staircase
Missions:
Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Zia,
Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Porciuncula de los Pecos,
Nuestra Señora de Purísima Concepción de Quarai,
San Agustín de la Isleta Mission,
San Buenaventurade Cochiti,
San Esteban del Rey de Acoma,
San Felipe Mission,
San Gregorio de Abó Mission,
San Ildefonso Mission,
San Buenaventura de Humanas (Gran Quivira) and San Isidro,
San José (Giusewa) de Jémez Mission,
San José de Laguna,
San Lorenzo de Picurís,
San Miguel Mission Chapel,
Santa Ana Pueblo Mission,
Santo Domingo Mission,
Santuario de Chimayó,
Santuario de Guadalupe