The Northwest Region of New Mexico

Also referred to as “Indian Country,” the Northwest Region of New Mexico holds true to its nickname. One of the richest areas in Native American Indian history, it showcases the vibrant culture of both the present Indian communities and those long-gone that have left an impressionable mark on the world. Awesome archeological remains can be seen at the protected National Parks within the region, as well as living testimonies of these great people. Aside from historical and cultural sights, a lot of tourist attractions are around, like casinos.

Here are some of the famous travel destinations in Northwest New Mexico:

Aztec Ruins National Monument – a preserved site within the Chaco Culture National Historic Park that has ancient pueblos

Chaco Culture National Historic Park – this United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site can be found between the towns of Farmington and Albuquerque, and is believed to have once been home to the Ancient Pueblo People

El Malpais National Monument – the lava lands of New Mexico, this is a wide basin of rocky lava-created fields with lava tube caves where you can go exploring

Four Corners – a monument where the four states mentioned above meet has been erected here, and is part of the Navajo Nation reservation and the Ute Indian reservation

Navajo Nation – the widest area of Native American Indian communities in the United States, which is home to the Navajo people who practice their own culture, beliefs, language and the right to govern themselves

Route 66 – now referred to as “Historic Route 66” and a National Scenic Byway, this old road used to be part of the US Highway System and was the “Mother Road” for all the migrants moving west in the 1930s as well as a source of livelihood for the communities it passed through, but was later replaced by the Interstate Highway System

Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park – site of a large pueblo complex created and used by the Ancient Pueblo People, found near the town of Bloomfield

The sweeping desert landscape of New Mexico will take your breath away, and satisfy the adventurer in you. The northwest region is home to the “four corners,” the only point in the United States where four states meet together at a central location. If you want to be in four places at once, you can find the exact spot and stretch out all your limbs on the different borders of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Utah. Rest assured that a visit to this region of New Mexico will be worth all your time and effort.
To know more about Chaco Culture National Historic Park and its communities, you can go to www.simpsonchaco.com

Freya is an avid movie fan and travel writer who contributes for sites like www.Marconibeach.com and www.yardville-groveville.com