Timeline
05:49
Find a good spot at Sister Cities Park to watch the sunrise. The park is located south of Rainbow Ryders, so allow extra time to get here if you are starting from the balloon launch area.
06:34
Watch the sun crest over the horizon at 06:34. The light will be soft and the sky will turn pink and orange.
07:04
Walk to Sadie's of New Mexico for breakfast. They open at 10:30 on weekdays, but on weekends they open at 10:00. Since sunrise is at 06:34, you will need to wait or find another spot if it is a weekday. However, for a weekend plan, this is a great spot for carne adovada Indian tacos.
Local tip
Sister Cities Park is a 64-minute walk from Rainbow Ryders. If you are coming from the balloon launch area, plan your transport carefully. Sadie's of New Mexico is a 12-minute walk from the park.
Check before you go
- Sister Cities Park is open at sunrise.
- Sadie's of New Mexico opens at 10:00 on weekends and 10:30 on weekdays. Check the day of the week to ensure it is open when you arrive.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Albuquerque (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).