Other Tourist Scams in Santa Fe

Altitude and Dehydration Upsell at Wellness Centers

At 7,000 feet elevation, Santa Fe's altitude affects visitors who are not acclimated, causing symptoms including headache, fatigue, and shortness of breath. A cottage industry of wellness centers and "altitude adjustment" services in the downtown Guadalupe Street area markets overpriced IV hydration treatments, oxygen bar sessions, and supplement packages to tourists experiencing normal altitude adjustment. These services are rarely medically necessary and are priced at $100–$300 per session.