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Taos draws you to its arts, culture and native american influence!

Still home to one of the longest-established Native American populations in the US, though transformed by becoming first a Spanish colonial outpost, and more recently a hangout for bohemian artists and New Age dropouts, Taos (which rhymes with "mouse") has become famous out of all proportion to its size. Just seven thousand people live in its three component parts: Taos itself, around the plaza; sprawling Ranchos de Taos, three miles to the south; and the Native American community of Taos Pueblo, two miles north.

1) High Road to Santa Fe Tour:
Take day trip to Taos from Santa Fe on the High Road! Your guide will provide transport, making stops in Chimayo and Taos, with plenty of scenic photo opportunities along the way. You will return at the end of the day along the Rio Grande River back to Santa Fe.
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1) Arts:
Taos galleries delight art collectors seeking paintings, sculptures & fine crafts. Numerous restaurants cater to those with a taste for award winning European cuisine as well as a splendid palette of New Mexican fare.

 

2) Pueblos:
Picurís was once one of the largest Tiwa pueblos, but today it is one of the smallest with about 1,801 inhabitants . Spanish colonizer Juan de Oñate originally named the pueblo Pikuria—those who paint. Like those at Taos Pueblo, the people of Picurís were influenced by Plains Indian culture, particularly the Apaches. Over the past eight years tribal members have restored by hand the 200-year-old adobe church, San Lorenzo de Picurís, located in the center of the pueblo.

What fun! a calendar of Indian Ceremonies:

More info on the 8 Indian Pueblos near Taos:

3) Hot springs:
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs: http://www.ojospa.com/
The rates are very reasonable, and make sure not to miss the "Milagro Relaxation Wrap" after your soak: 25 minutes for $12. - it's worth every penny of it!

 

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4) Hiking:
Within an hour of Taos are more than fifty hiking trails in the mountains and foothills, and along the canyon of the Rio Grande. View online maps (trails.com) and trail ratings, and stop by the Carson National Forest Office and Rio Grande Visitor Center to get oriented. And by all means, ask the people in town and the experienced folks at Taos Mountain Outfitters on the Plaza and Mudd ‘n Flood on Bent Street for recommendations and advice. Locals know!

5) Rafting:

Wild Water Rafting down the famous "Taos Box" is best in early summer, when the water comes off the mountain: http://losriosriverrunners.com/

6) Skiing:

GETTING TO TAOS SKI VALLEY-www.skitaos.org

There are lots of ways to get here, but many find it difficult to leave. Distance travelers can choose to fly into Santa Fe and drive 1 hour, 15 minutes to Taos Ski Valley; or fly into Albuquerque with a drive time of 2 hours, 15 minutes. Many major airlines service each airport, with American Airlines offering nonstop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth and Los Angeles to Santa Fe. During the winter season, a daily shuttle runs between the airports and the slopes. Reservations are required; call our Central Reservations department at 800-776-1111 for more information.