Santa Fe Named the Best City in the U.S. Again: Discover the Lifestyle at Esencia de Santa Fe
We Are Proud to Be Building a Community in Santa Fe, Named the Best City in the United States for the Second Year in a Row!
At Esencia de Santa Fe, we are proud to be building a community in a city that continues to earn national recognition. In the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, for the second consecutive year readers named Santa Fe the Best City in the United States. The honor reflects everything that makes Santa Fe exceptional, from its rich cultural heritage and world-renowned arts scene to its distinctive adobe architecture, breathtaking landscapes, outdoor recreation, and more than 300 days of sunshine each year.
This recognition reinforces why Santa Fe is the ideal home for Esencia. Our vision creates a thoughtfully planned community that celebrates the area’s natural beauty while offering residents meaningful opportunities to connect with the outdoors, their neighbors, and all that makes Santa Fe unique. With well-designed new homes from trusted builders, more than 140 acres of preserved open space, an interconnected trail system, neighborhood parks, scenic overlooks, and convenient access to Downtown Santa Fe, Esencia is designed to reflect the culture, recreation, and quality of life that continue to make Santa Fe one of the country’s most desirable places to live.
We Are Creating a Community Inspired by the Santa Fe Lifestyle
Esencia de Santa Fe is designed to complement the surrounding high desert landscape while providing modern homes for today’s homebuyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, looking for more space, or ready to simplify your lifestyle, Esencia offers residents a community designed for every stage of life.
Located approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Santa Fe with convenient access to Interstate 25, residents enjoy a peaceful setting while remaining close to shopping, dining, galleries, museums, the Santa Fe Plaza, the Santa Fe Railyard, Santa Fe Regional Airport, healthcare providers, and major employment centers throughout the region. Combined with scenic mountain views, preserved open space, neighborhood parks, and natural trails, Esencia offers residents the opportunity to enjoy both the natural beauty of Northern New Mexico and the convenience of connected everyday living.
We Preserve the Natural Beauty That Defines Northern New Mexico
Stewardship of the land is at the heart of Esencia de Santa Fe. Our 277-acre master-planned community is envisioned to feature approximately 710 residences while preserving more than 140 acres of open space. The community embraces the natural landscape, allowing residents to experience the beauty of Northern New Mexico every day.
Interconnected trails, neighborhood parks, scenic overlooks, shaded gathering spaces, and panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains encourage residents to spend endless hours outdoors; remaining connected to the land, views, native plant materials and animal habitats that makes Santa Fe so distinctive.
Award-winning New Homes
We are proud to offer new homes from trusted builders Pulte Homes and D.R. Horton, with a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans to meet the needs of today’s homebuyers. Modern layouts, energy-efficient features, and carefully planned neighborhoods provide the comfort and functionality buyers expect while complementing the natural surroundings that define Esencia.
Every home is thoughtfully integrated into the community’s trail network, parks, and preserved open spaces, reflecting Esencia’s commitment to creating a neighborhood that respects the natural landscape.
We Connect Residents to Everything That Makes Santa Fe Exceptional
Just beyond the community, residents can spend the morning exploring nearby trails, enjoy an afternoon visiting Canyon Road galleries or the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, experience the city’s celebrated restaurants and annual festivals, or simply take in the breathtaking sunsets that make Santa Fe so distinctive.
With convenient access to recreation, shopping, employment, and schools, Esencia provides a lifestyle that blends the tranquility of Northern New Mexico with the convenience of connected living.
Experience the Future of Santa Fe Living
Santa Fe’s recognition as the Best City in the United States for the second consecutive year reflects the lasting appeal of this remarkable destination. At Esencia de Santa Fe, we are proud to contribute to that legacy.
We invite you to discover Esencia de Santa Fe and experience a community where quality planning, natural beauty, and everyday convenience come together.