Where to Meet

The maps found on this page are only for the Albuquerque, Chama, and Rio Grande meeting areas. For all other meeting locations please call 505-983-7756 or email us at info@newmexicoriveradventures.com for information.

Our physical address is 2217 Hwy 68, Embudo NM 87531
Please Note: Using your GPS will get you close to us, however, due to our rural location, it won’t usually lead you all the way to our headquarters so please follow the written directions below and call with any questions.

Rio Grande Trips

GET DIRECTIONS

From Albuquerque

Take Interstate-25 North from Albuquerque towards Santa Fe. Exit on the 599 Santa Fe Relief Route heading north towards Espanola and Taos.

Take US HWY 285 north toward Espanola. In the Town of Espanola (Approx 20 miles north from Santa Fe) Rio Grande trips continue forward following the signs towards TAOS on NM HWY 68. Do not make any turns in Espanola (HWY 285 turns off, FOLLOW SIGNS TO TAOS). Continue on NM HWY 68 towards Taos. You will pass Lowes, Walmart, and the Ohkay Owingeh Casino. Our Headquarters is located 25 min. north of Espanola, on the south side of the HWY, just past mile marker 22 in the Village of Rinconada. Look for a blue and yellow sign with a yellow kayak attached to it on the right side of the highway. The sign reads, ‘RAFTING, KAYAKING and PADDLE BOARDING’

Time to Drive:

It is approx. 22 miles to Espanola and another 20-30 miles to the meeting points. It takes approx. 1 hr to get to river in AM. It takes approx. 1.25 hrs to get to river in PM.

From Taos

Take NM HWY 68 south (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) 18 miles south of Taos toward Santa Fe (Do Not go to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge!). You will pass the Rio Grande Gorge Visitors Center and follow the river through the canyon. Just past the county line you will enter the Village of Rinconada. We are located on the south (left) side of the road between mile markers 23 and 22 (mile markers are descending). Look for a blue and yellow sign with a yellow kayak attached to it on the right side of the highway. The sign reads, ‘RAFTING, KAYAKING and PADDLE BOARDING’

From Santa Fe

Take US HWY 285 north (St. Francis drive) to Espanola. In the Town of Espanola (Approx 20 miles north from Santa Fe) Rio Grande trips continue forward following the signs towards TAOS on NM HWY 68. Do not make any turns in Espanola (HWY 285 turns off, FOLLOW SIGNS TO TAOS). Continue on NM HWY 68 towards Taos. You will pass Lowes, Walmart, and the Ohkay Owingeh Casino. Our Headquarters is located 25 min. north of Espanola, on the south side of the HWY, just past mile marker 22 in the Village of Rinconada. Look for a blue and yellow sign with a yellow kayak attached to it on the right side of the highway. The sign reads, ‘RAFTING, KAYAKING and PADDLE BOARDING’

Rio Chama Trips

GET DIRECTIONS

From Albuquerque

Take Interstate-25 North from Albuquerque towards Santa Fe. Exit on the 599 Santa Fe Relief Route heading north towards Espanola and Taos.

Take US HWY 285 North toward Espanola. It should only take 25 mins to arrive in Espanola from Santa Fe. Make the left turn in Espanola continuing on HWY 84/285. Continue on HWY 84/285 and do not turn right onto HWY 285 as it splits off 84. Bode’s General Store is another 15 miles further up HWY 84 just passed the Abiquiu Inn.

Time to Drive:

It takes approx. 2 + hr from downtown to get to Bode’s General Store.

From Taos

Take NM HWY 68 south (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) toward Santa Fe (Do Not go to
the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge!). You will pass the Rio Grande Gorge Visitors
Center and follow the river through the canyon. You will pass through the town of
Velarde and continue toward Espanola. Before you reach Espanola turn right on
NM-74.

This will take you through the small community of San Juan Pueblo.
Continue past the elementary school and follow the signs to Abiquiu and US-84.
Once on US-84 heading North, ion 15 min. more, you will find Bode’s General
Store on the right side of the road just passed the Abiquiu Inn.

Time to Drive:

From Taos Plaza it will take 1 hr and 15 mins to arrive at Bode’s General Store.

From Santa Fe

To arrive at Bode’s General Store will take you approx. 1hr + North out of Santa Fe on HWY 84/285.

Directions: It should only take 25 mins to arrive in Espanola from Santa Fe. Make the left turn in Espanola continuing on HWY 84/285. Continue on HWY 84/285 and do not turn right onto HWY 285 as it splits off 84. Abiquiu is another 15 miles further up Hwy 84 New Mexico River Adventures.

NOTE: You are welcome to meet at our Headquarters for your Rio Chama trip. If you would like to meet at our headquarters for your Rio Chama trip, please contact us for more details and meeting times.