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Española

New Mexico, United States · North America

About Española

Española is worth a stop: 10 minutes from La Mesilla, 47km from Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks.

Española is a town located in New Mexico, United States. With a population of 10,224, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Española sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Española to your route.

About Española

The Frank Bond House on Bond St. in Espanola, New Mexico was begun in 1887. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is an eclectic Classical Revival-style house, built of adobe over several decades by Frank Bond, who became one of northern New Mexico's leading merchants and sheep

Read more dealers. Bond began the house in 1887 soon after getting married and made additions up to 1911. He lived in the house until 1923.

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Española offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Española located?

Española is located in New Mexico, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.9911 latitude, -106.0806 longitude.

What is the population of Española?

Española has a population of approximately 10,224 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
10,224
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.9911, -106.0806

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Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Española

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Bandelier National Monument

Ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and petroglyphs carved into the soft volcanic tuff of Frijoles Canyon.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Santa Fe Historic Plaza

The heart of America's oldest capital city, surrounded by adobe architecture, world-class galleries, and centuries of Native American and Spanish heritage.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks

A remarkable collection of cone-shaped volcanic rock formations created by volcanic eruptions six to seven million years ago.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Española.

Santa Clara Pueblo

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 1,018

La Mesilla

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 1,772

El Valle de Arroyo Seco

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 1,440

Ohkay Owingeh

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 1,143

La Puebla

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 1,186

El Rancho

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 1,199

Pojoaque

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 1,907

Chimayo

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 3,177

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