Albuquerque Travel Guide 2026
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High-desert city with mountain backdrops, hot air balloons, and chile on everything.
Quick facts
Pop. ~560k490 km² (189 sq mi)MST (no daylight saving, UTCâ7)ABQRio Grande farming towns; Route 66 anâŚ
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| Population | approximately 560 thousand (2020 census, city) |
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| Area | approximately 490 km² (189 sq mi) (city limits) |
| Elevation | approximately 1,600 m |
| Founded / established | Rio Grande farming towns; Route 66 and balloon-fiesta tourism |
| Time zone | MST (no daylight saving, UTCâ7) |
| Nearest airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
| Languages | English, Spanish widely spoken |
| Nicknames | Duke City |
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- Last updated: March 2026
- 1 active categories and 10 ranked listings.
- Overall city score: 7.3/10.
- Cost level: $$.
- Top categories: Restaurants & Food (10).
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