New Mexico History and Culture Come Together with a Good Night Sleep

Journey Along El Camino Real, a Learning Vacation Tour. Explore historic sites and enjoy comfortable accommodations with Heritage Hotels and Resorts, a collection of unique resorts in the Southwest U.S.

Albuquerque, NM (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 1, 2009 -- Heritage Hotels & Resorts along with the New Mexico Museum Foundation have combined some of the most important elements of New Mexico's history and culture together in one very special package that offers culture travelers, history buffs and anyone looking for an unforgettable southwest experience the grand opportunity to discover and learn about the historic sites, exciting events and the many historic treasures along the Historic Camino Real that still thrives in the heart of New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Journey Along El Camino Real is a learning vacation self-guided tour package that offers visitors dining, accommodations, and the opportunity to visit 17 museums and state monuments along El Camino Real. It's the perfect way to experience New Mexico!

This special learning vacation package includes comfortable accommodations at any Heritage Hotel & Resort in Santa Fe, Albuquerque or Las Cruces, a full breakfast for two each morning, two Culture Passes which allow access to 14 New Mexico museums and state monuments which include NM Museum of Natural History & Science, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, and the Palace of the Governors/New Mexico History Museum just to name a few plus 2 passes to the Albuquerque Museum, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and the Georgia O'Keeffe museum.

Southwest history and culture is everywhere as you travel along the historic El Camino Real (The Royal Road). It's in the places you see, the food you eat, the sounds you hear and the people you meet. For thousands of years New Mexico has been shaped by the strong influences of the Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American Western inhabitants. Immerse yourself in a world of history, culture, historic sites, sounds and flavors and explore layers upon layers of the past, and see how it influences the vibrant cultures that are very much alive today. Heritage Hotels & Resorts is honored to offer a more genuine cultural experience and a better feeling about the region you are visiting. Enjoy the Journey Along El Camino Real.

Stay with us a while, we'll stay with you for a lifetime.

More about Historic El Camino Real

El Camino Real was a 1600 mile long trade route between Mexico City, Mexico and Santa Fe, New Mexico from 1598 to 1882. It was created as a means to open trade between Mexico and the North American people.    A supply wagon train from Mexico City would arrive every three years to Albuquerque, Santa Fe and the missions in the area bringing items such as clothing, sugar, tobacco, chocolate, animals, and anything that was considered a valuable trade back in those days. It was the only trade permitted by Spain so the arrival of the supply wagons was anxiously anticipated by these early colonists. When Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, it opened up an opportunity for more trading with the United States. Europeans, Spanish, Mexican, and Natives all contributed with their goods, skills, services, and culture to help shape their lives and the communities they lived in. Many of the people who still live in the Southwest are direct decedents of these early settlers. El Camino Real is now known as I-25 coming from Mexico connecting Las Cruces, Albuquerque and Santa Fe into Northern New Mexico.

About Heritage Hotels & Resorts

Heritage Hotels & Resorts is a dynamic cultural hospitality company offering a collection of award winning hotels distinct in style. Each celebrates the rich, multi-cultural heritage of the southwestern United States, drawing from a blend of Native American, Mexican, Spanish and American Western cultural and historical influences. Through their architecture, interior design, landscaping, entertainment, cuisine, art and music, Heritage Hotels & Resorts provides guest with a very rich, authentic, cultural experience and prides itself on the preservation of the southwest heritage and culture.

Visit HHANDR for more information on Heritage Hotels & Resorts' hotels, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, Nativo Lodge, Hotel Plaza Real, The Lodge at Santa Fe, Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, and Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico. Heritage Hotels & Resorts is a member of Summit and Sterling Hotels, A Preferred Hotel Group Partner®.

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