Monuments

Onate Monument and Visitors Center

Promotes history, knowledge of El Camino Real and first official Spanish settlement in July 1598. Promotes Hispanic, Pueblo heritage of Espanola Valley and Rio Arriba County. Larger-than-life bronze stature of Juan de Onate on horseback by renowned sculptor Sonny Rivera.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Hours
Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Address
In Alcade, 7 miles north on NM-68
Phone
505-852-4639
Map
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While You're in Espanola

More Things to Do

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Historic Holy Cross Catholic Church

Built in 1733, Spanish colonial religious artifacts.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bond House Cultural Center

Restored Pueblo Revival historic home. Contemporary art, historic memorablilia and photos of Espanola Valley, national…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Black Mesa Winery

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Embudo Station Restaurant

Micro-brewery, historic narrow-guage train station. Rafting.

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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