TaosThe laid-back mountain resort town of Taos, about 70 miles
(113km) north of Santa Fe, is in the centre of New Mexico's most
sparsely populated region, serving as a popular ski resort in
winter and artist's colony all year round. The main attraction at
Taos is Taos Pueblo, the largest of northern New Mexico's Indian
pueblos where life has changed little since ancient times. In the
town, which sits between the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains
and the deep Rio Grande Gorge, the old Spanish plaza is full of
shops and museums and an unusual community who live in half-buried
houses and reject materialism. The arts scene is particularly
lively, and there are some excellent restaurants. Some of the
diversions on offer include llama treks, hiking, biking and
white-water rafting.
Telephone: (505) 758 3873 |
