Espanola, New Mexico The Jewel of Northern New Mexico. Espanola was founded in 1598 by Spain as the first capital of New Mexico. It sits in the northern Rio Grande Valley between the Jemez Mountains and Truchas Peaks, and is a very convenient base for exploring northern New Mexico.  Espanola has many lodging options and the best selection of restaurants. Don't miss the world-class local artists.  Let us be your tour guide through the Beautiful Espanola Valley.

 Points of Interest in the Espanola Area

Camel Rock Casino Located 10 minutes south of Espanola on HWY 84/285 just across from the famous rock.  1-800-GO-CAMEL	Weekly Fishing Report New Mexico's very own fishing report New Mexico Fishing Proclamation  What you need to know to fish in NM. Pdf file, Acrobat Reader Required.
Cities of Gold Casino Located 10 minutes North of Espanola on HWY 84/285 - 1-800-455-3313	Big Rock Casino The Big Rock Shopping Center. In the heart of Espanola. Includes a bowling alley. HWY 68 1-866-BIG-ROCK
Ohkay Casino and Resort Located 2 minutes North of Espanola on HWY 68 - 1-87-STAY-AT-OK	Eight Northern Pueblos North Central New Mexico is home to the Eight Northern Pueblos.
Santuario de Chimayo “Lourdes of America” and the history of Chimayo.	Bandelier National Monument Known for mesas, sheer-walled canyons, and the ancestral Pueblo dwellings found among them
The Wines of Northern New Mexico	Puye Cliff Dwellings 10 minutes north of Espanola on State Rd. 30
Hispanic Resources
Adanzas al Web Latino	LatinoWeb
EnEspañol.com	Handbook of Latin American Studies Online
Dictionary of Spanish	Spanish Tongue Twisters
Songs in Spanish	Hispano Music and Culture of the Northern Rio Grande
Local Government
Rio Arriba County Officials	City of Espanola