The Albuquerque is full of spellbinding areas that feature loads of attractions- natural, historical and cultural. Some of the must visit places in the city include:

Albuquerque Museum of Art and History:The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History is a great centre that displays the city`s history and traveling art exhibits in an interesting manner. The museum has three divisions namely art, education and history. The art collection at the museum showcases works of both contemporary and historical regional artists. The Museum School, school and teacher programs and school tours are the other offerings by the museums education division.

Albuquerque Aquarium & Rio Grande Botanic Garden:The Albuquerque Aquarium stretches from the Rio Grande from Albuquerque to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico. The main highlights of the aquarium include fresh water riverine, coral reefs, surf zone, luminous jellies, seahorses, eel tunnel and a 285,000 gallon ocean tank. The lush and green Rio Grande Botanic Garden is located across the plaza from the aquarium. An oasis in the desert, this botanical garden along with the aquarium is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park.

Historic Old Town:Built in the early 1700s, this original town of Albuquerque features more than 130 boutiques, shops, restaurants and galleries in quaint streets that look straight out of the history.

Explora! Science Center & Children`s Museum:This interactive center is a great source of learning in the fields of art, science and world cultures. Children to the center can experience the joy of lifelong learning through opportunities and discoveries in art, science and technology.

With accommodation options galore, place to stay in would never be a problem in Albuquerque. From budget hotels and self service apartments to super luxurious five stars, accommodation of all style and ranges are available for the travelers to the city.

Budget Hotels in Albuquerque:A wide range of affordable hotels in the city caters to the accommodation needs of the budget conscious travelers. Providing all the basic facilities and amenities to the guests, budget hotels in Albuquerque offer a comfortable stay at cheap prices. Some of the hotels worth a mention include Best Western Barcelona Suites, Americas Best Value Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn Midtown, La Quinta Inn Albuquerque, Plaza Inn Albuquerque, Econo Lodge Downtown et al.

Luxury Hotels in Albuquerque:Luxury hotels in Albuquerque offer exquisite services and amenities for travelers who love to stay in style irrespective of the cost. These expensive accommodation options are lavish and luxurious with swimming pools, multi-cuisine restaurants, high-speed Internet in all rooms, health centers, gymnasiums and excellent business facilities. Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Marriott Albuquerque, Hotel Albuquerque et al are few of the noteworthy luxury hotels in the city.

All travelers to Albuquerque require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.

Nationals of UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland are part of the US Visa Waiver program hence do not require a visa to enter Albuquerque for stays of up to 90 days.

Travelers covered under the visa waiver program must have a machine-readable passport to gain visa-free entry into the city.

One of the best seasons to visit Albuquerque is spring when it`s generally dry, sunny and mild. Late fall, just before the chilling winters, is also a great time to visit for travelers who`d love to engage in some outdoor activities.

Albuquerque experiences a hot and dry climate all through the year. It can get really hot in the city during summer months with temperature rising close to 32 degree Celsius. The hottest months in Albuquerque are June and July, whereas December and January are the coldest. Winters are pretty cool with temperature plummeting to even below zero degrees Celsius at certain occasions. The city gets close to 9 inches of rain per year, mostly during late summer and early fall.

Currency:US Dollar is the currency used in Albuquerque. Foreign currency can be exchanged at various banks that are open Monday to Friday. ATMs can be found all over the city, including banks and super markets.

Language:English is the most common language spoken in Albuquerque. Spanish is also spoken by a sizable population in the city. Being an ethnically diverse city, other languages like German and Italian are also spoken by small groups of people.