New Mexico is a state in the southwestern United States of America, bordered by Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona and Mexico. The capital is Santa Fe. New Mexico is characterized by a varied landscape of mountains, deserts and plateaus. The climate is predominantly dry and the region is famous for its breathtaking sunsets.
Attractions and landmarks include Carlsbad Caverns National Park with its impressive caves, historic Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and White Sands National Monument, a unique landscape of white gypsum dunes. Albuquerque, the state's largest city, is known for its annual International Balloon Fiesta, where hundreds of hot air balloons take to the skies.