El Camino Real
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Winging It on El Camino Real

Drive El Camino Real and cover a lot of birding ground in New Mexico. Tens of thousands of birds rely on the rich desert and nearby National Wildlife Refuges. So bring your binoculars and plan for a few days filled with birding.
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El Camino Real Overview

The El Camino Real is an experience sure to leave an impression of the Southwest with you forever. It follows the Rio Grande River from the United States/Mexico border to Santa Fe. It traverses a land rich in history and culture.
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Petroglyph National Monument - A Link to the Past

Step back in time at Petroglyph National Monument along Albuquerque's West Mesa. The fascinating monument gives travelers the chance to see amazing images carved by native people and early Spanish settlers up to 12,000 years ago.
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1-Day Trip: The Española Experience
(New Mexico)

The Española Experience tells the story of this segment of El Camino Real. You will learn of the Anasazi (ancient ones), the first settlers of the Española Valley. Next, you will learn the story of Don Juan de Oñate and how he led a group of intrepid colonists who settled... [more]