Taos Getaway and Hotel Guide

Located 40 miles south of the Colorado border, about 70 miles north of Santa Fe and 135 miles from Albuquerque, Taos is best known for its thriving art colony, its historic Native American pueblo, and the nearby ski area, one of the most highly regarded in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Though small by big city comparisons, Taos has some 2,200 rooms in 88 hotels, motels, condominiums, and bed-and-breakfasts. Most of the lodging is located on Paseo del Pueblo Sur and Norte, with a few scattered just east of the town center along Kit Carson Road. The bed-and-breakfasts, on the other hand, dot some of the more colorful back-street neighborhoods.

Taos is actually a combination of several close-knit communities that, together, provide visitors with exciting venues, activities and sights. Tourists are attracted to the history of Taos that cannot be found elsewhere in the Southwest. The Pueblo, an ancient living Indian village and the old adobe buildings that now house shops and galleries, are major attractions, including the home of Kit Carson. The Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures are proudly preserved through art and architecture, music and dance, and food and festivals for all to enjoy throughout the year.

Mountain trails are ideal for skiing, hiking and biking. The Rio Grande offers some of the best rafting and kayaking in the region and coupled with the seasonal changes, recreational options also include ice skating, baseball/softball, tennis, swimming, fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, boating, golf, rock climbing, windsurfing and more.

Taos also has several fine museums and a wide choice of restaurants. The cultural diversity in Taos allows for excellent cuisine. The local favorite is green chile. Spanish and Native American food is available on the Pueblo reservation. There are approximately 80 restaurants, offering specialties such as Japanese, Chinese, French, Caribbean, barbecue, vegetarian and seafood.

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