Southeastern New Mexico Places
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
Capitan
Getting Here
Capitan is an easy day trip from Ruidoso; get there by heading north up Sudderth Drive and through the canyon via NM 48. Or, if you're on U.S. 380, it's about equidistant (20 mi) between Carrizozo and Hondo.
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
Travel Deals in Southeastern New Mexico
- Book 3 Nts in Ruidoso this May Fr $230+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Ruidoso: Save this May Fr $191+/Nt Expedia
- $19.99 & up : Economy rentals in Alamogordo Hotwire
- Save in Ruidoso: Book 3 Nts in May Fr $118+/Nt — $118 Expedia
- $30.49 & up : Full Size rentals in Alamogordo — $31 Hotwire
* Some taxes, fees additional
