How much do you know about the Land of Enchantment? I happen to love learning new things about the places I visit or live in. And there are so many fun and unique trivia facts about New Mexico we may be surprised about. Whether you're a historian or just find all the unique aspects of the state utterly fascinating, here are a few tidbits of trivia you may not have heard before:
So wear your sombrero all you want -- just don't dance with it on! This is just one of several baffling laws in New Mexico.
And the total mileage of unpaved roads is 25,000!
At 2.7 miles long, the Sandia Peak Tramway is the longest aerial tram in the country. Located in Albuquerque, it's quite a popular attraction with spectacular views from Sandia Peak.
In 1906, American journalist and author Lilian Whiting wrote a book about New Mexico with the title Land of Enchantment. This phrase became a nickname for the state after it was used in tourist brochures in 1935.
Take a hike up to the summit of Capulin Volcano and you'll get to take in views of parts of New Mexico (of course), Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The summit of the volcano is more than 8,100 feet in elevation.
In 1975, a diner by the name of Tia Sophia's in Santa Fe first coined the term "breakfast burrito" on its menu. The combination of eggs, potatoes, cheese, and bacon rolled in a tortilla was a winning combination!
In total, the U.S. has 25 designated UNESCO sites in the state, three of which are in New Mexico. These include Taos Puelo, Chaco Culture, and Carlsbad Caverns.
What do you think about these trivia facts about New Mexico? Did you learn anything new? Let us know!
To learn even more fun facts about the state, how about a tour? There are numerous highly-rated tours to choose from around the state on Viator!
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