Ojo Caliente, NM Real Estate

Ojo Caliente Real Estate

Ojo Caliente is an unincorporated community in Rio Arriba County located along US Highway 285 between Española and Taos. The village is centered around Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, one of the oldest natural hot springs destinations in the United States, with mineral waters that have drawn visitors since prehistoric times. The name translates to "hot spring" in Spanish.

Housing & Character

Properties in Ojo Caliente include traditional adobe homes, small ranches, and rural acreage in the surrounding hills and valleys. The area appeals to buyers seeking a quiet, traditional northern New Mexico lifestyle with access to the healing mineral springs. The community sits at approximately 6,300 feet elevation with views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains. Its location between Santa Fe and Taos makes it a convenient, pastoral alternative to the higher-priced markets in either city.