Taos Travel Guide

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Taos casts a lingering spell. Set on a rolling mesa at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it's a place of piercing light and spectacular views, where the desert palette changes almost hourly as the sun moves across the sky. Adobe buildings—some of them centuries old—lie nestled amid pine trees and scrub, some in the shadow of majestic Taos Mountain. The smell of piñon wood smoke rises from the valley in winter; in spring and summer, it gives way to fragrant sage.

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Taos Hotels

The hotels and motels along NM 68 (Paseo del Pueblo Sur and Norte) suit every need and budget; with a few exceptions, rates vary little between big-name...read more

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Taos Restaurants

For a place as remote as Taos, the dining scene is surprisingly varied. You can find the usual coffee shops and Mexican-style eateries but also restaurants...read more

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Taos Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go to Taos

    Southwestern style. The simple elegance of adobe architecture balances the vibrancy of Southwestern art. The result? Aesthetic perfection.... Read more

  • If You Like

    If your idea of fun is museum-going and gallery-hopping, you'll love Taos. The creative spirit is strong here, and it's contagious. Even if you... Read more

  • The Taos Hum

    Investigations into what causes a mysterious low-frequency sound dubbed the "Taos Hum" are ongoing, although the topic was more popular during... Read more

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