Turn Santa Fe’s Plaza and Canyon Road into your game board. The 3Quest Challenge is a mobile scavenger hunt with riddles, a remote host and a two-hour pace that makes city exploration a fast, social adventure.
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You start at the Plaza with sandstone underfoot, adobe facades warming in the sun and the Sangre de Cristo range pressing the horizon like a low, watchful wall. The 3Quest Challenge turns Santa Fe’s downtown into a timed puzzle: riddles pop on your phone, a remote host nudges you over chat, and the city’s lanes, alleys and art-filled courtyards become checkpoints.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves several miles of walking at a moderate urban pace and short uphill blocks.
Wildlife
History
Santa Fe’s public fabric is shaped by Pueblo communities and Spanish colonial governance since its designation as a capital in 1610, visible in adobe buildings and plaza life.
Conservation
Stick to public walkways, avoid trampling street plantings, and support local artisans by buying from established vendors to keep tourism benefits local and low-impact.
Reserve your spot on the Santa Fe City Scavenger Hunt by 3Quest Challenge today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Keep your phone charged
The hunt runs on an app and remote chat—carry a fully charged phone or a small power bank to avoid interruptions.
Wear sturdier walking shoes
Expect paved streets and occasional cobblestones; supportive shoes reduce fatigue and prevent slips.
Hydrate and watch altitude
Santa Fe sits around 7,000 ft—drink water, pace yourself and avoid overexertion if you’re not acclimated.
Respect vendors and private spaces
Many clues lead past market stalls and historic sites—stay on public walkways and ask before photographing goods up close.
Smartphone with charged battery
Required to run the app, receive riddles and communicate with the remote host.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive soles handle mixed pavement, cobbles and short, steep streets.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in high-desert sun and during active walking segments.
summer
Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
The high elevation intensifies UV exposure—protect skin and eyes during daytime play.
summer