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Urban Tours: Albuquerque New Mexico

This sprawling city is only second to the more popular Santa Fe but in its own right, Albuquerque New Mexico deserves a place on being one of the best travel destinations in the US. It banks on its colorful history backed by beautiful scenery and of course the world famous hot air balloon fiesta, where thousands gather during the fall. Its colorful history beginning 1706 is largely influenced by its Spanish founders and was particularly named from the Duke of Albuquerque who settled on the banks