New Mexico airfares, United States
New Mexico airfares, United States
Albuquerque is the straddling “American Nile”. In fact, the Rio Grande is the river near the city, but because it flows through the desert is as ‘exotic’ as the Nile. The city got its nickname from the provincial governor in honor of the viceroy of New Spain. The viceroy was Duke of Alburquerque, but the first ‘r’ was dropped in the 19th century due to its hard pronunciation. The city is frequently called “The Duke City” in the honor of the viceroy [...]
Autumn is also a perfect time of the year to visit the city because this is the festival season. In the second week of September is held the Fiestas de Santa Fe, which has its roots from 1712. The main event and the start of this three-day fiesta is the burning of Zozobra. Also known as the Old Man Gloom this 15 meters tall marionette symbolizes gloom; by burning it, the troubles and worries are destroyed. During the half-week celebration you can listen to mariachis, playing all over the city [...]
