10 Places in New Mexico That Look Like They’ve Been Taken Out Of Fairy Tales

New Mexico is known for its diversity in natural landscapes and for being beautifully scenic. From grand canyons to vast valleys and forest, there is so much to explore in this Southwestern United State.

If you’re into exploration and adventure then this might just be the state for you with gorgeous landscapes on almost every route as well as a big number of ancient ruins.

Despite the large variety of scenery, the climate is mostly dry and warm so make sure to be ready for the desert when visiting most of the fairy tale locations below!

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1. Echo Amphitheater

Echo Amphitheater
Echo Amphitheater

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2. Abiquiu

Abiquiu
Abiquiu

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3. Rio Grande Gorge

Rio Grande Gorge
Rio Grande Gorge

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4. Lower Frijoles Canyon

Lower Frijoles Canyon
Lower Frijoles Canyon

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5. New Mexico Cottonwoods

New Mexico Cottonwoods
New Mexico Cottonwoods

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6. Chama River Bend

Chama River Bend
Chama River Bend

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7. Lybrook Badlands

Lybrook Badlands
Lybrook Badlands

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8. Ojito Wilderness

Ojito Wilderness
Ojito Wilderness

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9. Alien Throne

Alien Throne
Alien Throne

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10. Jemez Mission Ruins

Jemez Mission Ruins
Jemez Mission Ruins

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