El Rancho de las GolondrinasThe 'Ranch of the Swallows' (El Rancho de las Golondrinas) is a
living history site that was originally a real ranch, founded in
the early 1700s, today offering an entertaining and educational
attraction about 15 miles (24km) south-east of Santa Fe's central
Plaza. The ranch was once the last stopping place on the
thousand-mile (1,609km) El Camino Real (Royal Road) between Mexico
City and Santa Fe. It has been fully restored as a living village
with costumed villagers portraying life in early New Mexico. The
first weekend in June brings the Spring Festival, and the first
weekend in October is devoted to a Harvest Festival, which are
highlights on the ranch calendar. Other special events include a
Rennaissance Festival and Wine Festival. Every day, however,
visitors can explore the hacienda, village store, schoolhouse,
chapels, kitchens and other buildings on the ranch, pet farm
animals and watch operations in the working molasses mill,
blacksmith shop, shearing and weaving rooms, w
Address: 334 Los Pinos Road
Website: www.golondrinas.org
Telephone: (505) 471 2261
Opening Time: Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm (June to September).
Tours can be organised from Monday to Friday by prior arrangement
only from April to October.
Admission: $6 adults, children under 12 are free. Concessions
available. |
