- The list below includes 16 free or cheap things to do in or near Abiquiu, New Mexico, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Farms & Ranches, Lake and Historic Sites.
- From Abiqui Lake to Monastery of Christ in the Desert, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Abiquiu and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Alamos, Chimayo, Embudo and Espanola.
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Abiquiu Lake is a 4,000-acre lake on the Chama River which features a high walled canyon above the main body of the lake. Popular activities include swimming, wakeboarding, water skiing, fishing, kayaking, and boating.
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Visitors to the Monastery of Christ in the Desert are able to tour the church, meditation garden, and gift shop. The nearby area also features hiking and the ability to quietly reflect in the peace and tranquility of the region.
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2.6 miles from the Abiquiu Post Office, south on US Hwy 84, Abiquiu, NM
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After a mile hike, the Poshuouinge Ruins features the remains of an unexcavated Pueblo village. Views of the outline of the ruins can be seen from above the site from a ridge.
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A wide range of interests are covered by the Ghost Ranch. Visitors are able to enjoy and learn more about the area's natural beauty, history, geology, art, and paleontology through several workshops that are held at the site.
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US Highway 84, between mile markers 211 and 212, Abiquiu, NM
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The Georgia O'Keeffe Home - Abiquiu holds exhibits dedicated to the artist herself and her works, especially those made in the region. There are also displays and exhibits of other art within the American Modernism movement.
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Purple Adobe Lavender Farm is a large lavender farm providing lavender sales and educational programs on growing lavender. The farm grows fifteen varieties of lavender and has staff on hand to answer any questions on which variety to choose.
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Hwy 30 & Santa Clara Canyon Rd., Espanola, NM 87532
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The National Historic Landmark of the Puye Cliff Dwellings allow visitors to view the homes of the Native Americans who used to live in the region. It is currently the home of the Santa Clara Pueblo people as well who put on programs and performances throughout the year.
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Established in 1980, the New Wave Rafting Company offers rafting trips on the Rio Grande and Rio Chama rivers. With a wide range of trips from half day to multi-day excursions, they're guides have something for all skill levels.
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Dedicated to the history of the small community of its namesake, the Los Alamos Historical Museum, contains an impressive number of exhibits that are sure to interest any visitor. Learn about the history of the Jemez volcano, ancient Indian life, to the 1950's Atomic programs.
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Science enthusiasts should plan a visit to the Bradbury Science Museum. With more than 40 exhibits and interactive displays, many of which are dedicated to the history of the Manhattan Project 1950's defense research and technology.