About Albuquerque, New Mexico:
In the early 1700s, Spanish settlers arrived Rio Grande Valley and established Albuquerque. It one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and has some great examples of Spanish church architecture.
Catholic churches and places of interest in Albuquerque:
With a large Catholic population and such a rich Catholic history, you will find many churches here in Albuquerque. A few of the most interesting are:
San Felipe de Neri Church (first church in Albuquerque, 1706)
Traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico:
By car: Albuquerque is close to the center of New Mexico. It can be easily accessed from Interstate 40, running East-West, or Interstate 25, running North-South. The two interstates intersect in Albuquerque, forming “the Big I.”
By plane: The Albuquerque International Sunport is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport and is known for its distinct southwestern architecture and cultural décor, is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport. Albuquerque is served by 8 major carriers, the Sunport offers non-stop service between ABQ and more than 32 destinations, all with worldwide connectivity.
By Train: Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, which runs between Chicago and Los Angeles, stops here daily. Albuquerque’s main train station, the Alvarado Transportation Center, is located at 314 1st Street SW in downtown Albuquerque.