Howdy, pal! Welcome to Posi-ouinge, a name without one, but a rich history with heaps to boast. This forgotten Tewa Indian hamlet is known for being one of the biggest pueblos unearthed in the southwest, with over 2000 rooms ripe for curious exploration. Hidden away next to the natural hot springs of Ojo Caliente in New Mexico, this spot was once the bustling home of the Tewa Indians, a close-knit tribe of Puebloan inhabitants who shared the same regional tongue.
Couldn't be more modern, eh? Start your adventure right beside the Mineral Spring Hotel and follow the easy self-guided hike up onto the river terrace, then loop around the site. Catch a peek of the room blocks scattered across the landscape, and feast your eyes on the breathtaking vistas of the Ojo Caliente valley. But remember, this ancient hotspot was once the living heart of a community, the home of hundreds of people for hundreds of years. Tread gently through the ruins and admire the Tewa Indians who once called Posi-ouinge home. You'll find echoes of these Tewa Indians in present-day Espanola.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Friendly Jane
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