Who we are

Since 1998
An Independent, locally owned, general and travel specialty bookstore and brewery in Santa Fe, New Mexico located due east of the plaza in the oldest part of Santa Fe.

We are a prime resource for local recreational information for exploring the nearby national forests, wilderness areas and parks. We custom print full scale USGS Maps for the entire USA.

Under single ownership since creation in 1998 by Greg Ohlsen and Ellen Stelling founders of Garcia Street Books in 1990!

Events most Saturdays



  • Books: New release fiction and nonfiction!
  • Luggage: Briggs and Riley, Eagle Creek, Thule
  • Guides and Maps Local and international
  • Scottevest travel vests
  • Travel accessories: Packing aids, locks, pillows etc.
  • Espresso bar and cafĂ©.
  • WIFI and a pleasant relatively calm place to hang and chat.
  • Don't forget the BREWERY!



Next Event

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Cycling the Roof of the World
with Tim Goering and Dave Colbert
Saturday July 26th, 2025 5 pm


In 1986, Tim Goering and his buddy Dave Colbert rode 3000 km by mountain bike across Inner Mongolia, China, and Tibet to Nepal. Their trip was not approved by Chinese authorities at the time, adding an additional element of intrigue to their journey. Their journey included crossing the Tibetan Plateau and exploring a yak trail over a wind-scoured 19,000-foot pass in the shadow of Mount Everest. Tim and Dave will present a travelogue of their trip, conducted nearly 40 years ago, when China was just beginning to open to the west, and much of Tibet was closed to foreigners.
   

Language Classes
Wine and Beer!

We offer Spanish and Italian and French conversational language classes in the store. Language class schedule
Travel Bug
839 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501
travelbug@mapsofnewmexico.com

505-992-0418
Current Hours:     Monday - Saturday  9-6      Sunday 12 - 4
Slide Shows typically Saturdays at 5pm    

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