Taos Travel Guide

Welcome to Taos!

Native American, Spanish and Anglo cultures are preserved throughout Taos in art galleries and restaurants serving traditional northern New Mexico cuisine. To experience further culture, Taos Pueblo, an ancient Native American community, is a must see. Taos provides a unique shopping experience, boasting everything from Southwestern art and traditional native crafts to ceramics, leather goods and jewelry. The Historic Taos Plaza offers a medley of shops and galleries housed in old adobe buildings. Visitors enjoy visiting one of the city's museums, including La Hacienda de los Martinez one of the last Spanish Colonial haciendas. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Alpine Mountains provide trails perfect for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. In winter, there are three ski hills within18 mi (29 km) of Taos, including The Red River Ski & Snowboard Area. The famed Rio Grande River flows near Taos and provides ample opportunities for fly fishing, rafting and kayaking.