The Insiders' Guide to Santa Fe

Sitting peacefully in the Foothills of New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe (which means Holy Faith in Spanish) is e city of extraordinary natural beauty, crisp mountain air and rich heritage. Its blend of cultures -- Native American, Hispanic and European -- has earned Santa Fe the moniker of The City Different. It's also the second-oldest town in the United States, founded by the Spanish in 1607, 13 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. indians lived there long before Santa Fe was a town -- more than 1,000 years ago. With a strong sense of history and an eye for interesting details, local authors Hillerman and Stieber sham the riches of one of the largest art markets in the world; the passionate and savory Spanish and Native American cuisine: and the presence of spirit in the blue skies, rugged mountains and high desert terrain. You wilt love discovering this multicultural jewel with the help of The Insiders' Guide RM to Santa Fe.