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10 Instagram spots around Santa Fe
Santa Fe offers adobe architecture, a historic rail district and views over the city. These photo ideas follow public squares, streets and walking paths.
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Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe Plaza is surrounded by buildings that showcase the city’s distinctive architectural styles. From the public square, make a wide frame that connects the open gathering place with the façades around it.
Search Google MapsPalace of the Governors
The adobe Palace of the Governors borders the north side of the Plaza with a long portal. Photograph the façade from the square, and ask artisans for permission before including them in a picture.
Search Google MapsCathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
The cathedral’s Romanesque Revival bell towers rise above downtown Santa Fe. Photograph the exterior from the public street and leave room above both towers, giving the building a balanced frame without entering the church.
Search Google MapsBurro Alley
Burro Alley is a pedestrian street with a burro mascot at its West San Francisco Street entrance. Photograph from the entrance along the lane, using the mascot as a foreground detail and keeping the passage clear.
Search Google MapsCanyon Road
Canyon Road is a pedestrian-friendly stretch lined with trees, galleries and adobe buildings. Compose along the public street to show several façades together, and keep private gallery interiors and visitors out of the frame.
Search Google MapsCross of the Martyrs
A paved path climbs to the Cross of the Martyrs above downtown. From the public overlook, frame the city below with the horizon beyond. Sunset can add colour, though the view depends on conditions.
Search Google MapsRailyard Park
Railyard Park combines community gardens with open outdoor spaces in the former rail district. From a public path, frame the planted areas alongside the surrounding district to show the park’s urban setting.
Search Google MapsSanta Fe Depot
The historic Santa Fe Depot is the northern terminus of the Rail Runner commuter line. From the public approach, photograph the station building with the rail district around it. Stay clear of active tracks.
Search Google MapsNew Mexico State Capitol
Known as the Roundhouse, New Mexico’s capitol has a circular plan and landscaped grounds. From the public sidewalk, include an entrance wing and nearby trees to place the distinctive building within its setting.
Search Google MapsSanta Fe River Trail at Patrick Smith Park
The Santa Fe River Trail passes Patrick Smith Park, a tree-lined green space with access to the river. From the public path, frame the trees beside the river corridor, whose water level can vary.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- TOURISM Santa Fe: Plaza and Downtown
- TOURISM Santa Fe: Santa Fe, 1 city, 4 trips
- TOURISM Santa Fe: Picture Your Selfie in Santa Fe
- National Park Service: La Parroquia Site and the Cathedral Basilica
- New Mexico History Museum: Our Campus
- TOURISM Santa Fe: Canyon Road
- TOURISM Santa Fe: Railyard, Baca, and Guadalupe Districts
- TOURISM Santa Fe: 72 Hour Itineraries
- TOURISM Santa Fe: New Mexico State Capitol
- TOURISM Santa Fe: Midtown and Siler Rufina