Santa Ana Pueblo

Santa Ana Pueblo (Tamaya - Quiet Place)

Located along the Rio Grande between Albuquerque and Bernalillo, Santa Ana Pueblo is home to the Tamayame people. The pueblo has occupied this stretch of the Rio Grande Valley for centuries and is known for its agricultural traditions, cultural preservation, and successful tribally owned enterprises. While most of the pueblo is not open for casual tourism, visitors are welcome at several public attractions, including the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel and the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort. The old pueblo village is off limits for casual visits but may open for feast days and other special events.

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort

The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort is one of New Mexico’s premier resort destinations, offering luxury accommodations surrounded by the pueblo’s beautiful cottonwood bosque and high desert landscape. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, hiking trails, a full-service spa, cultural demonstrations, championship golf, and views of both the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. This is one of my personal favorite resorts in New Mexico and I recommend stopping by for a drink to catch a sunset and see the property!

Feast Days & Public Ceremonies

Some events may be open to visitors, while others are private, restricted to community members, or closed without notice. Access, schedules, and photography rules can change, so visitors should confirm directly with the Pueblo before attending.

• January 6 — Kings Day honoring new Pueblo tribal officials; various dances
• April – Easter Weekend — Basket & Corn Dances
• Easter Sunday — Various dances
• July 26 — St. Anne Feast Day / Annual Feast Day
• December 24–28 — Christmas Dances (times and locations vary)

Visiting Respectfully

New Mexico’s pueblos are living communities, not museums. They are sovereign tribal nations with their own governments, laws, and traditions. When visiting, remember that you are a guest on tribal land.

• Obey all posted signs and respect areas marked as private or off-limits.
• Do not photograph people, homes, religious activities, or ceremonies without permission.
• During dances and ceremonies, remain quiet and avoid crossing ceremonial areas.
• Do not remove pottery shards, artifacts, plants, or other objects from pueblo lands (you will be cursed).
• Observe all posted speed limits and traffic laws. Going 5 mph over can get you a ticket.