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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Los Cerrillos

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

Updated February 13, 2025

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Origami in the Garden

Giant origami sculptures tucked into desert scenery beckon passers-by to explore further.

Los Cerrillos, New Mexico

Los Cerrillos

This sparsely populated town offers a look back in time.
These butterfly wings appear to burst from the wall.

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Museum of Encaustic Art

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Connie’s Photo Park.

Madrid, New Mexico

Connie's Photo Park

A little slice of Florida face-in-a-hole kitsch, unexpectedly located in a small New Mexico town.
2 miles from Los Cerrillos
The Christmas Zamboni, Madrid Christmas Parade 2018

Madrid, New Mexico

Madrid Christmas Parade

A ghost town revived by hippies and wanderers throws its own special brand of holiday parade.
2 miles from Los Cerrillos
The long bar, with the dollar bills in the background.

Madrid, New Mexico

Mine Shaft Tavern

Home to New Mexico's longest bar, this watering hole also has a mining museum and a haunted history.
2 miles from Los Cerrillos
The living history museum El Rancho de Las Golondrinas.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

El Rancho de Las Golondrinas

Step back in time at an outdoor living history museum where New Mexico's cultural traditions come alive.
9 miles from Los Cerrillos
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