Few roads evoke such romantic images of the American
Southwest as the El Camino Real. The historic route linking Mexico
City and Santa Fe is one of the oldest thoroughfares in the United
States. Since the 16th Century explorers, soldiers, adventurers,
and farmers have traveled this route seeking gold, land, and happiness.
Into the 20th Century it continued to serve as a main highway by
its designation as U.S. Route 66; making Albuquerque the transportation
hub of New Mexico and of the entire Southwest.
Hacienda Vargas is the only
bed and breakfast Inn along the historic El Camino Real. Nestled
in the Rio Grande Valley in the village of Algodones. It continues
to greet travelers and pilgrims as it has since the 17th Century.
Algodones was originally founded as a military garrison to provide
protection for the merchant wagon trains traveling between Santa
Fe and Chihuahua, Mexico.