El Vado Motel Map

Location: 35.0943132, -106.6771945

El Vado Motel is one of the most iconic historic Route 66 motels in the Southwest. First opened in 1937, it welcomed generations of travelers along the famed highway and is one of the earliest examples of a motor court in New Mexico. After falling into disrepair, it was restored and reopened with care for its original Pueblo Revival design. Today, El Vado serves as a boutique lodging, retail, and food court space that blends heritage with contemporary use. It’s a shining example of adaptive reuse that celebrates Albuquerque’s place in American road trip culture.

Tags:
– historic: building
– name: El Vado Motel
– tourism: motel