New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for a reason. Although there are plenty of man-made wonders here, it’s difficult to compete with the state’s magnificent natural backdrop. Here are some of the best views in New Mexico that are sure to make you gasp. One thing's for sure -- you'll want your camera to capture these stunning in New Mexico.

1. Lybrook Badlands

Our list of the best views in New Mexico starts with the Lybrook Badlands. Most people have never heard of the eerie rock formations found in this wilderness area, near New Mexico's Chaco Canyon.

2. White Sands, near Alamogordo

It's impossible to imagine a more beautiful New Mexico view than that of the White Sands. This bright, white desert land looks like something out of a dream.

3. Carlsbad Caverns, Carlsbad

One way to access Carlsbad Caverns is via this steep 750-foot descent into the depths of the Earth.

4. Tent Rocks, near Cochiti

Hiking through New Mexico's narrow slot canyons creates the illusion that you’re underground, until you catch a glimpse of azure sky, high above. Tent Rocks is positively magical.

5. El Malpais National Monument

Some of New Mexico’s most memorable vistas are in the middle of nowhere. El Malpais is surrounded by wild, unspoiled land and the nearest town, Grants, is more than forty miles away.

6. Ghost Ranch

Georgia O’Keefe was inspired by the expansive views surrounding her Ghost Ranch home.

7. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Every October, the skies over Albuquerque fill with hot-air balloons during the epic Balloon Fiesta.

8. Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque

The only way to improve on Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountains is to view them at sunset.

9. Chaco Culture National Historic Park

The contrast between the snow and the walls of Chetro Ketl, the great house, at Chaco Culture National Historic Park is particularly striking.

10. Gallup

Gallup is located off I-40, close to the border with Arizona. The city’s many red rock formations give anyone arriving in New Mexico an awe-inspiring welcome.

11. Sangre de Cristo Mountains

People associate leaf peeping with New England but, come fall, the aspens paint Santa Fe’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains a rich golden hue.

12. The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, Las Cruces

The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks in Las Cruces became a national monument in 2014. It’s easy to see why.

13. Tularosa Basin

This vast basin surrounds White Sands in the southern part of the state, and provides such lush greenness to the area, you'll forget you're in New Mexico.

14. The landscape near Abiquiu

One of New Mexico’s most beautiful features is the vivid and varied colors of its earth. Views such as this one, which showcases the landscape north of Abiquiu, are common, yet still amazing.

What spot in New Mexico fills you with awe? Do you agree that the above destinations are among the best views in New Mexico? If any of your favorites missed the list, be sure to tell us in the comments below! If you can't get enough gorgeous New Mexico beauty, you'll want to explore the most beautiful hiking trails in New Mexico.