Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center

Monument · Torrance County ·

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Abó Unit and Visitor Center

Monument · Torrance County ·

Explore 17th-century Spanish mission ruins and New Mexico stargazing

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69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036 Get directions

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"A notable New Mexico stargazing destination where visitors can stroll among 17th-century ruins with a ranger while taking in the night sky—part of a regional offering that pairs cultural and astronomical experiences." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abó Unit

Rachael L.

Google

This place was very historical, had a lot of history. Information. Fun for the whole family

Beth K.

Google

This was an amazing place to visit. Would highly recommend it.

Christopher P.

Google

Amazing place lost in time. Only a 2-300 acre site but due to its remoteness it’s vast in its overall perspective. Steeped in history going initially 400 years back to the actual mission but the people settling the land in that area go back another 500 years. Worth a slow walk through and wonder back. Enjoy.

EmmaLia M.

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Nice place to visit; short and nice walk, clean, with nice paths. The signs are informative, and the person who greeted us was very nice. The ruins were interesting and beautiful. I am glad we could bring our dogs as long as they were leashed and we cleaned up after them 😊

Christopher W.

Google

Beautiful ruins in the shadow of the Manzano Mountains. The Abó site is a peaceful place for reflection, discovery, and history. Free admission and ample parking.

S K

Google

Abo ruins was a beautiful stop. We drive from Albuquerque for a day trip. There are two rides to get there, one in each side of the mountains. I would recommend heading east on I-40 and driving the evening highway. It is beautiful. You pass small towns, pretty mountain scenery than you drive out into the flat empty New Mexico country side. Abo is an old mission. The self guided walking tour is easy and informative. The scenery is gorgeous. The mission is a great backdrop for pictures. I would highly recommend visiting this mission.

Jeremy “RED ZMAN” Z.

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Beautiful Spanish ruins in the middle of nowhere New Mexico. The views from this place are fantastic compared to the other ones but the sun was almost too much. Really loved visiting here and we'll be back when the weather is a little cooler.

Jolene P.

Google

Beautiful history, great walking paths, and beautiful pictureistic scenery!! Learn alot at visitors center too. Love it out there, so peaceful and enjoyable. Bring water!!

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Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abó Unit

Rachael L.

Google

This place was very historical, had a lot of history. Information. Fun for the whole family

Beth K.

Google

This was an amazing place to visit. Would highly recommend it.

Christopher P.

Google

EmmaLia M.

Google

Christopher W.

Google

Beautiful ruins in the shadow of the Manzano Mountains. The Abó site is a peaceful place for reflection, discovery, and history. Free admission and ample parking.

S K

Google

Jeremy “RED ZMAN” Z.

Google

Jolene P.

Google

Beautiful history, great walking paths, and beautiful pictureistic scenery!! Learn alot at visitors center too. Love it out there, so peaceful and enjoyable. Bring water!!

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