A 23-mile drive north of Santa Fe will take you to San Ildefonso Pueblo, the most visited northern pueblo in New Mexico and a flourishing art community. The famous black-on- black pottery was first created at San Ildefonso Pueblo and is sold at many of the pueblo artisans' homes. The pueblo is also known for its natural beauty. Located at the base of the beautiful Black Mesa, the Rio Grande meanders through the pueblo, creating a lush habitat along its banks. San Ildefonso is home to the San Ildefonso Pueblo Museum and the San Ildefonso Fishing Lake.

For more information contact the San Ildefonso Pueblo Visitor and Information Center, Route 5, Box 314-A, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 (505) 455-3549.

Driving Directions
Take I-25 north to the St. Francis exit. St. Francis will become US-84/285. Take US-84/285 to Pojoaque. Take NM-502 west to Los Alamos for 6 miles. Turn right at the entrance to the pueblo.

Lodging near San Ildefonso includes:
The Bishop's Lodge (Santa Fe/Tesuque)
Hacienda del Cerezo (Tesuque)
Rancho Jacona (Pojoaque)
The Triangle Inn (Tesuque)