La Fonda on the Plaza
HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 085
Santa Fe · New Mexico · Hotels & inns
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Reported haunting · Stay overnight
A historic plaza hotel in New Mexico's haunted-place collection.
Historical background
La Fonda on the Plaza is a historical luxury hotel, located at 100 E. San Francisco Street and Old Santa Fe Trail in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico adjacent to the Plaza. The hotel has been a member of Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, since 1991. La Fonda simply means "the inn" in Spanish, but the hotel has been described as "the grand dame of Santa Fe's hotels."
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The story behind the stop
The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗
Plan your visit
Plan this as a lodging visit. Reserve directly with the property and ask whether any history tour, ghost experience, or special room request needs a separate booking. A room reservation does not automatically include a paranormal tour.
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Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.
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