74 helpful votes. 1. Re: best pueblo close to Albuquerque. 13 years ago. Save. Probably Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) which is west of Abq. There are tours of the ancient Pueblo. Check with them to make sure tours are happening this time of year. Many times the Pueblos shut down for …
Pueblo Locations. Several pueblos are located near the Albuquerque metropolitan area. To the north, Sandia, San Felipe, Santo Domingo, and Cochiti Pueblos are located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. To the northwest are Zia, Santa Ana, and Jemez Pueblos. West of Albuquerque are Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni Pueblos. South on I-25 is Isleta Pueblo.
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is located in Albuquerque and contains exhibits that represent all 19 pueblos in the state. The center is home to an extensive art gallery and shopping: Native American pottery, jewelry, music, paintings and sculpture are available for enjoyment and purchase.
Several pueblos are located near the Albuquerque metropolitan area. To the north, Sandia, San Felipe, Santo Domingo, and Cochiti Pueblos are located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. To the northwest are Zia, Santa Ana, and Jemez Pueblos. West of Albuquerque are Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni Pueblos. South on I-25 is Isleta Pueblo.
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Located approximately 100 miles north of Albuquerque near Española, Puye Cliff Dwellings showcases cliff and cave dwellings, early Pueblo architecture, an original Harvey House plus stunning views. Salinas Pueblo Missions. A bit of a trek from Albuquerque (just under 2 hours), but worth the drive, is the Salt Missions Pueblo ruins.
PO Box 70, Cochiti Pueblo, NM 87072 505-465-2244 www.pueblodecochiti.org. Cochiti Pueblo is midway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The Storyteller, a seated adult with a number of children sitting around her, is one of the most popular pieces of Cochiti Pueblo pottery. Many Cochiti artists also work in watercolors, ink and oil paint.
Jemez Pueblo's village of Walatowa is 55 miles northwest of Albuquerque (approximately one hour's drive) and has been occupied since the 16th century. Many pueblo buildings date back to the period following the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Jemez is the only remaining pueblo to speak the Towa language, an unwritten language.
Probably Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) which is west of Abq. There are tours of the ancient Pueblo. Check with them to make sure tours are happening this time of year. Many times the Pueblos shut down for ceremonies. www.skycity.com Report inappropriate content Bandmom Edmond, OK Level Contributor 496 posts 40 reviews 67 helpful votes 2.