Santa Fe, New Mexico

Adobe Pueblo Revival style architecture in Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Santa Fe, the county seat of Santa Fe County, is the capital and fourth largest city in New Mexico. The city has a population of about 80,000 (2011 estimate). The full name for Santa Fe is La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de Asís, which means "The Royal Town of the Holy Faith of St. Francis of Assisi". It was founded in 1608, making it the oldest state capital in the United States and the third oldest American city founded by European colonists, behind San Juan and St Augustine. Located approximately 7,000 ft (2,134 m) above sea level, it is the highest state capital in the United States.

Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe
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Santa Fe has a semi-arid climate. The hottest months are June and July, when the average high temperature of the day may hit 100°F (37.8°C). In January, temperatures in Santa Fe may drop to 15.5°F (-9.17°C). Wettest months are July and August.

The city of Santa Fe is developed around a central plaza, according to Spanish town planning rules established by King Philip II in 1573. The governor's mansion is on the north side of the plaza while the church is on the east. These survive till this say, as the Palace of the Governors and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Santiago E. Campos US Courthouse in Santa Fe
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Visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) has regular scheduled flights connecting it with Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth and other neighbouring cities. You can also reach Santa Fe by train from Albuquerque. If you are driving to Santa Fe, Interstate 25 is the main highway to take.

Places of Interest in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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