New Mexico’s largest city is Albuquerque, and is considered as one of the oldest cities in the United States. If a tourist wants to experience how the Southwest really is, a visit to Albuquerque City should do the trick.

Albuquerque’s history is centuries old. Starting with the Native Americans who inhabited the city, to its official founding in 1706, the city is now a multi-cultural metro of high-tech research which still retains remnants of its rich past. Ancient rock carvings and old plazas are still intact.

Blessed with a multicultural heritage of Hispanic, Latino and Native American influences, Albuquerque is truly a place in New Mexico that a tourist must not miss visiting. With everyday good sunshine-y weather, there are a lot of things that a tourist can do in the city. From hiking to biking or playing a round of golf in one of the famous golf courses in the city.

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Every October, Albuquerque holds the largest hot air balloon fiesta that is internationally known. Tourists and locals troop to the event to witness the amazing hot air balloons that takes part in the fiesta. Because of the perfect weather and the clear blue skies, this event has become one of the most anticipated attractions every year. Albuquerque City is no doubt the hot air balloon capital in the world.

Albuquerque City is uniquely a one of a kind city that will leave the tourist with a lasting impression, new found knowledge and wonderful memories.