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How do people dress in Santa Fe New Mexico?
A coat, long sleeve shirts, thermal layers, and pants are all must-haves. Of course, regardless of the season you visit, we recommend packing some nice clothing if you want to explore the upscale restaurant and culture scene at night (Santa Fe Opera and art galleries). Also, try not to overpack shoes and socks.
What types of people went on the Santa Fe Trail?
The trail was also used by stagecoach lines, thousands of gold seekers heading to the California and Colorado gold fields, adventurers, missionaries, wealthy New Mexican families and emigrants.
Why did many traders leave their wagons in Santa Fe?
At first, the Mexican authorities who replaced the Spanish in Santa Fe resisted trading with the Americans. For one thing, the Mexican authorities imposed taxes on American goods. Even so, American traders soon began sending wagons full of goods to trade in Santa Fe.
What dangers did people face on the Santa Fe Trail?
While some travelers made the trip without incident, the unforgiving climate, illness, mechanical failures, starvation, dehydration, and the potential for violent encounters created an array of challenges to prepare for and overcome. While some struck it rich, others lost their fortunes, their health, or their lives.
Is it safe to walk around Santa Fe at night?
Yes- it is safe. Most stores close between 5 and 6pm but a (very) few stores stay open a little later -8 or 9ish. Yes, but take the same basic precautions you would take anywhere at night.
How long is the Santa Fe Trail?
1,400 km
Santa Fe Trail/Length
Are there bad neighborhoods in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of cities are safer and 9% of cities are more dangerous. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Santa Fe may be as high as 1 in 11 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 29 in the southeast part of the city.
Is Santa Fe a walkable city?
Very Walkable (most or all daily trips can be made on foot) – Santa Fe’s “Very Walkable” areas include: Downtown & Surrounding Neighborhoods – This includes some of the Downtown & Eastside Historic District, as well as the entire Don Gaspar and Westside-Guadalupe Historic Neighborhoods.