Timeline
05:22
Find a quiet spot at The Santa Fe Plaza facing east. The ruins of Fort Marcy sit 718 meters away in that direction. Arrive before the sun clears the horizon to secure your view.
06:07
Watch the sunrise. Between May 5 and May 13, the sun rises directly behind the Fort Marcy ruins from this vantage point.
06:27
Walk to Santacafe for breakfast or coffee. The kitchen opens at 11:30 AM, but the cafe is open earlier for those who arrive before lunch service begins. Enjoy the creative American fare and the attentive service.
Local tip
The alignment at The Santa Fe Plaza is visible from May 5 to May 13. If you are visiting in late July or early August, the alignment shifts slightly later in the morning.
Check before you go
- Santacafe opens for lunch at 11:30 AM daily. If you arrive before this time, you may only have access to coffee and pastries depending on their morning service setup.
- The sunrise alignment at The Santa Fe Plaza occurs from May 5 to May 13.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santa Fe (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).