BARELAS IS WHERE LOVINGLY PRESERVED LANDMARKS, TRANQUIL RIVERSIDE VISTAS, HISTORIC CHURCHES, AND FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS DELIGHT VISITORS OLD AND NEW. BARELAS IS WHERE ROUTE 66 INTERSECTS WITH HEART AND SOUL.
B. Ruppe Building/ solamente
Beneath the beloved vintage sign is a history of Mexican folk healing, and a rebirth as Solamente Health—which offers massage, yoga, and the traditional folk healing practices such as limpias (spiritual cleanses) travelers would have encountered along Barelas’ Route 66. VISIT
casa barelas
Culture and community converge at this treasured Barelas landmark, which features dynamic programs, performances, and gatherings in an historic setting. VISIT
barelas Community center
Pueblo Revival architecture and adjacent community mural make this historic center a Barelas must-see. VISIT
tingley field
Stroll, picnic, or yoga, on the grassy grounds that used to be home to Albuquerque’s gone-but-beloved Dukes baseball stadium. VISIT
paseo Del Bosque Trail
Give your Route 66 road time a breath of fresh air as you wander the Cottonwood-lined nature trail that winds from Barelas into scenic valleys and riverbeds. VISIT
tingley boardwalk
Take in a dreamy sunset in a relaxing space that offers access to trails, wildlife, and Barelas’ most picturesque river views. VISIT
coronado elementary
Towering above Route 66, this historic Public Works Administration building is listed in the National Register of HIstoric Places. Step back in time as you marvel at the timeless schoolday sounds and grand architecture.
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Look for this handsome complex along the west side of old Route 66. You’ll find a local example of green architecture plus a lifelike bronze sculpture of local educator, Dr. John Aragón. VISIT
sacred heart catholic church
Recognized for its regal, century-old bell tower, Sacred Heart stands as a beacon to Barelas’ united community. VISIT
b’jul’d
Refresh body and soul at this wellness boutique offering specialized spa services, skincare, and a stylish nail lounge, just steps from historic sites, dining, and shopping. VISIT
The Orpheum Theater
The Orpheum Theater stands as a testament to Barelas’ dynamic spirit. Constructed in 1898, the building was rebuilt in 1911 after a devastating fire. Since then, it has served as a movie theater, vaudeville performance hall, dancehall, garage, skating rink, bus depot, and furniture store. Today, the building houses the Albuquerque Homeownership Center and Orpheum Community Hub. If these walls could talk. VISIT
