Albuquerque —a beautiful name for a stunning and eclectic city. Though, it can be a mouthful to mention its whole name every time so locals have abbreviated it to ABQ or nicknamed it “Duke City”. As the most populous city in the US state of Mexico, it’s a melting pot of diverse cultures with plenty to explore; both indoors and outdoors. Put on the map for tourists since the hit TV show “Breaking Bad”, visitors now flock to this city for its artistic atmosphere and year-round sunshine.
A fun fact: Albuquerque hosts the world’s largest hot air balloon festival in October so don’t be surprised when you catch sight of hundreds of hot air balloons dotting the sky. But why admire from the distance when you can be on one of the hot air balloons yourself? Drive your rental car down to Albuquerque at dawn and hop on one of these colorfully decorated rides for an unforgettable view of the city below. Not to mention that this is the perfect opportunity for a picture-perfect Instagram shot.
Drive your car rental down to Albuquerque’s Old Town, where Spanish and Indian culture fuse to form the charming piazzas and wonderful churches. Browse through the plethora of shops and unique boutiques selling one of kind Southwestern knick-knacks and bask in the lively music that fills the air as you weave through the crowd. It’s a sight to behold.
The culinary scene of Albuquerque is as diverse as its community. It is dotted with Mexican eateries aplenty to get your chile fix. Take your taste buds on a ride as you dig into enchiladas, tacos and burritos downtown. Drive your car rental down to these ABQ Mexican joints for generous portions and mind-blowing grub but be sure to avoid the lunchtime crowd for working adults will definitely be there to get their appetites satiated. For alfresco dining in ABQ, drive your rental car down to Albuquerque’s Green Jeans Farmery where various food and beverage businesses serve up an impressive spread of sausage, pizza and all things delicious.
The Native American culture is something that all visitors should take time to explore and experience. The Albuquerque area is the perfect place to start your history lesson on the state’s Native American heritage. Drive your Albuquerque rental car to a pueblo, which is a Native American settlement where a cultural experience awaits. Visitors might even get to experience a Native American Feast Day- an exciting celebration of its language and culture. With a festival this amazing, it has to be shared. Before your visit, be sure to check with the pueblo or the tribal office, as visitors are not allowed on certain days.
At the end of your holiday, return your comfy Hertz rental car at the Albuquerque airport. There’s much to see, do and experience in this wondrous city of New Mexico. Charming, magnetic and lively in nature, it’s a place that leaves you feeling recharged and inspired. This is the holiday you’ve been waiting for.
