//
Town in New Mexico, United States
Photo: Flickr user: teofilo https://www.flickr.com/people/teofilo/, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Bernalillo is a town in central New Mexico, United States of America, just north of Albuquerque. It was one of the waypoints along the original route of historic Route 66. This article also covers the city of Algodones.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
In 1540, Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, a Spanish explorer, passed through the valley, where he is said to have spent time at an Indian village here. Today, the monument preserves the ruins of that village, Kuaua Pueblo. You can climb down into a reconstructed kiva and see Spanish colonial artifacts on exhibit at the museum. There's also a lovely little picnic area on the bank of the Rio Grande.
Acceptable New Mexican food like grandma (Abuelita) used to make.
Good Mexican and American fare, large portions. Located in an old adobe building with a Western-themed atmosphere inside. There's a lounge with bar and live music.
Eclectic menu with American, New Mexican, and Asian components. It has an extensive wine cellar, excellent outdoor patio with views of the Sandias and an inventive menu which changes frequently but is always outstanding. Patio dining available. Can be a bit pretentious, but will meet the standards of any foodie.
Antique saloon that is said to have the oldest liquor license in New Mexico and has been used as a setting for a number of Western films. Lots of memorabilia and old photographs on the walls from generations of bar patrons.
The inn and grounds are beautiful, with conference and meeting facilities available, near the Rio Grande with a spectacular view of the Sandia Mountains to the east. There's lot of activities at the hotel with a focus on Native American culture. The Twin Warriors golf course is located adjacent to the hotel.
Bernalillo is just off Interstate Highway 25, although travelers following the Route 66 itinerary will get there via back roads. The nearest major airport is in Albuquerque.
Read in the guideDriving is the most reliable way to move through this town, and just about the only way to get to places on the west side of the Rio Grande, like Coronado State Monument. US-550 is the main drag through town.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Albuquerque · International · ABQ
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Bernalillo and United States.
Travel tipsFind the cheapest countries to fly to from the US and UK in 2026. Compare realistic round-trip flight deals, budget airlines, and prime booking windows.
8 min read
Travel tipsFind the best time to visit Hawaii in 2026. Compare whale seasons, big-wave surf, dry shoulder months, hotel rates, and island microclimates.
9 min read
InspirationDiscover the best places to visit in April. Compare Dutch tulip fields, Thailand's Songkran water festival, Roman spring gardens, and cherry blossoms.
7 min read
Travel tipsA practical guide to travelling with medication and refrigerated drugs like insulin and GLP-1s. Learn airline rules, customs papers, and cooling tips.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.