Complexity Explorer Santa Few Institute

Please remember that Santa Fe is located at 7,200 feet (~2,200 meters), with some parts of the city even higher. Altitude sickness is a real possibility for visitors coming in from sea level. It is important to keep yourself well-hydrated and avoid heavy drinking. The effects of alcohol can be amplified at this altitude.

There is also less atmosphere protecting you from the sun. On outdoor trips, please bear in mind that sunburn and heat exhaustion are possibilities. Be sure to pack sunscreen, water, a hat, and sunglasses.

When hiking, please be aware of animals: rattlesnakes and other critters like to sun themselves during the day. Mice and other rodents in the region can sometimes carry diseases such as bubonic plague and hanta virus. Mountain lions and black bears, though rare, can come down from the mountains during the summer. Please use common sense when out on the trails, and give the wildlife a wide berth.