About Santa Fe

Welcome to Santa Fe, the city different! The biggest little city in the USA, Santa Fe is a city that combines gorgeous natural environments and small town values with many of the amenities of big city living.

With mountains on three sides and sunsets that artists have painted for centuries on the outside, and arts attractions like galleries, performances, opera, symphony and ballet on the inside (as well as many world-class restaurants) Santa Fe offers something for everyone seeking a special kind of good life that few other cities of any size can match.

It's unique, rich in culture and history, with a remarkable four-season climate.  It's an interesting town that attracts interesting people.  If you like the arts, they're here.  If you like doing things in the outdoors, that's possible

year-round.  If you like doing things in the outdoors, that's possible, year-round.  If you enjoy diverse cuisine, you'll never tire of the restaurants.  If you like continuing education, there are numerous choices for classes.  Or if you just want to sit on your own portal and watch the sun rise, billowing clouds and spectacular sunsets, you won't be disappointed.  If any of this is of interest to you, Santa Fe might be the place you'd like to call home.

Top Ratings Santa Fe has received

"America's Healthiest City",   Organic Style, 2003

"First in the Country for Peacefulness",   Travel + Leisure, 2005

"One of the West's Best Places to Live",  Sunset Magazine, 2002

"Second in the Nation for Cleanest Air Quality",   CNN Money.co, 2006

"Number 2 of the Top Ten Art Destinations",   American Style, 2002

"Number 10 on the World's Best Cities List",   Travel + Leisure, 2003

"The 8 Great Tax Friendly Towns",   Where to Retire, 2004

Santa Fe, New Mexico ranked in top 5 for healthiest places to live in America, AARP Magazine, 2008

Santa Fe named one of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations, 2009

The Thrifty Wintry Charms of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Come join us —- it's a lifestyle you can't afford to miss!

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