EL CAMINO REAL INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE CENTER
SOCORRO, NM
The El Camino Real International Heritage Center is a historical and cultural center located in Socorro, New Mexico. The center is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a trade route that connected Mexico City to Santa Fe in the 16th century.
The center features exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs that explore the history, culture, and ecology of the El Camino Real. Visitors can learn about the indigenous peoples, Spanish explorers, and American pioneers who traveled along the trade route, as well as the plants, animals, and landscapes they encountered.
The centerpiece of the center is a 3/4-mile interpretive trail that winds through the desert landscape and features interpretive signs and sculptures that highlight the history and ecology of the area. The trail also includes a restored segment of the original El Camino Real trail.
The center is housed in a modern, LEED-certified building that features sustainable design elements, including solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient lighting. The building also includes a gift shop, a research library, and a multipurpose room for events and educational programs.
Overall, the El Camino Real International Heritage Center is a fascinating and informative destination for anyone interested in the history, culture, and ecology of the Southwest.
EL CAMINO REAL INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SOCORRO NM. US MID #8403500064
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
Contact EL CAMINO REAL INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE CENTER
- telephone: 5058543600
- website: http://www.caminorealheritage.org
EL CAMINO REAL INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE CENTER
COUNTY RD
SOCORRO
NM
87832
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EL CAMINO REAL INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE CENTER Information
| MID # | 8403500064 |
| Name | EL CAMINO REAL INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE CENTER |
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| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains |
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| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 34.097113, -107.491716 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 35 FIPS County Code: 053 US Census Tract: 978200 US Census Block: 1536 |