Discover Santa Fe Virtually: 6 Immersive Experiences in Art, Food, History, and Outdoors
By Jacqueline Kehoe for Matador Network in paid partnership with TOURISM Santa Fe.
Travel has gone digital amid the pandemic, and Santa Fe is at the forefront, offering virtual access to its world-class art, cuisine, history, and landscapes. While nothing beats visiting in person, these experiences let you savor The City Different from home.
With Georgia O’Keeffe masterpieces, margarita recipes, interactive history tours, and more, Santa Fe brings its magic to your screen. Dive into these six curated virtual adventures.
Experience #1: Santa Fe Margarita Trail
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Santa Fe, the "Margarita Capital of the World," boasts deep roots in tequila history. Virtually join the Santa Fe Margarita Trail with four authentic recipes from top spots: La Reina’s La Ultima Palabra, Del Charro Saloon’s Silver Coin, La Choza’s Roca Bonita, or Cowgirl BBQ’s Cowgirl Cadillac. Stock up on fresh limes and mix like a local.
#2: Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
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Celebrate Georgia O’Keeffe, one of the 20th century’s iconic artists, through the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s online collection. "O’Keeffe From Anywhere" features paintings, photographs, letters, and home furnishings. Download family-friendly creative activities and share your art with #okeeffeinspired.
Note: Explore her fascination with animal bones in the expert-led video "A Collection of Bones" (45 minutes).
Experience #3: Santa Fe’s Rich History
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One of America’s most diverse cities, Santa Fe offers virtual museum tours spanning eras:
- Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe at the Museum of International Folk Art, showcasing 100,000+ objects from the famed designer.
- Daily kids’ activities at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, like bubble-making and nature yoga.
- Live 18th- and 19th-century New Mexico history at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, covering flamenco, chile, and adobe oven baking.
Experience #4: Santa Fe Cooking Classes
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The renowned Santa Fe School of Cooking offers online classes from $20. Learn O’Keeffe-inspired seasonal recipes, New Mexican classics like green chile chicken tamales, fine-dining Mexican dishes, vegetarian favorites, or Santa Fe’s Bolivian twists—guided by local chefs and James Beard winners.
Experience #5: Virtual Outdoor Adventures
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TOURISM Santa Fe’s Google Trekker captures 25 top trails in 360°, from Railyard Park to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. Step through panoramic views captured every two seconds for an immersive hike.
Experience #6: Santa Fe’s Vibrant Art Scene
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As one of the nation’s largest art markets, Santa Fe shines online:
- Explore Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return in 360°.
- Two-hour virtual painting classes with Santa Fe Art Classes—BYO paints for Grand Canyon or O’Keeffe-inspired works.
- Turner Carroll Gallery’s global exhibits since 1991.
- Vibrant walk-through of Prescott Studio’s Gallery and Sculpture Garden, featuring pink elephants and teal flamingos.
Visit TOURISM Santa Fe for more virtual inspirations. Let The City Different spark your wanderlust today.
