The Town of Bernalillo can be found right in the middle of New Mexico off Interstate 25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. While this town may be small, with a population clocking in at less than 10,000 people, Bernalillo makes for a great weekend getaway in New Mexico filled with food, nature, and relaxation.
For a small-town getaway in New Mexico, Bernalillo is found in the Rio Grande Valley on the east bank of the Rio Grande.
There are plenty of things to do in Bernalillo. The sunsets over the town, for one, are truly incredible and will be one of the highlights of your trip. Another highlight will be the Coronado Historic Site found in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Here, you can explore the ruins of the Kuaua Pueblo people and learn about their history.
After exploring all day, you'll want a comfortable place to sleep. We recommend the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort for your stay. This resort has everything you could desire from a swimming pool and golf to horseback riding and incredible restaurants.
If you want to venture into town, The Range Cafe is a great restaurant that originally was founded in a former gas station.
The Range Cafe has been serving up delicious baked goods, breakfast, lunch, and dinner for more than 30 years, so be sure to stop by.
If you are looking to get outside for an adventure, the Ojito Wilderness is also close to Bernalillo and has some wonderful hikes.
Your trip to Bernalillo, New Mexico should be enjoyable from start to finish. The view on the drive into town is incredible as you can watch the mountains rise up before you, and you can watch them disappear in your rear-view mirror on your way out.
Bernalillo, New Mexico is one of those small towns that you might have overlooked. However, that would be a mistake, as this small town has the nature, food, and accommodations to make for an incredible weekend getaway in New Mexico!
Ready to spend time in Bernalillo and want to stay the night? Book a reservation at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Get the latest updates and news
Thank you for subscribing!