Adobe archway portrait
Adobe arches and gated courtyards are everywhere on and around Canyon Road. Find a beautiful adobe archway and take a group photo framed inside the arch.
Adobe mission portrait
San Miguel Mission is one of the oldest church structures in the United States. Find a flattering angle on the adobe walls and bell facade, and take a group photo with the church behind you.
Canyon Road sculpture pose
Canyon Road has the highest concentration of art galleries in the city, and many display outdoor sculptures along the street. Find a striking outdoor sculpture and take a group photo where the team mirrors its pose.
Cathedral Basilica facade
The sandstone Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi sits one block north of the Plaza. Find the facade with its two towers and take a group photo with the cathedral filling the frame.
Checkpoint: Canyon Road
Walk east along Alameda and up Canyon Road. Check in once you reach the densest stretch of galleries (around the 600 to 700 block).
Checkpoint: Loretto Chapel
Walk back across the Santa Fe River to Loretto Chapel on Old Santa Fe Trail and check in at the entrance.
Checkpoint: Palace of the Governors
Walk to the north side of the Plaza and check in on the long Palace of the Governors portal.
Checkpoint: San Miguel Mission
Walk south across the Santa Fe River to San Miguel Mission on Old Santa Fe Trail and check in at the entrance.
Checkpoint: Santa Fe Plaza
Navigate to the Santa Fe Plaza in the historic centre and check in by the obelisk in the middle.
Local Santa Fean tip
Convince a local Santa Fe resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.
Plaza obelisk circle
Form a circle around the central obelisk on the Plaza and take a group photo from above (one team member stands on a bench or step) so the obelisk anchors the shot.
Portal artisan portrait
Under the long portal of the Palace of the Governors, Pueblo and Navajo artisans sell handmade silver, turquoise and pottery directly to visitors. Ask permission and take a respectful photo of an artisan's display (or buy a small piece).
Red or green chile taste
In Santa Fe the official state question is "red or green?". Order a New Mexico classic (chile relleno, enchiladas, breakfast burrito) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time. Christmas-style (half and half) earns bonus points.
Santa Fe finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Santa Fe spot (an adobe wall at golden hour, a courtyard, the Plaza after dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the oldest capital in America!
Santa Fe kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic Santa Fe backdrop (an adobe wall, a string of dried red chile ristras, a turquoise window frame) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Spiral staircase shot
Inside Loretto Chapel stands the famous mystery staircase, a spiral that rises to the choir loft with no visible central support. Buy the small admission, take a respectful photo of the staircase from below and a group shot in front of the chapel.
Trivia: San Miguel built
San Miguel Mission is widely cited as the oldest church in the continental United States. In what year was it originally built?