Taos
Pueblo
Located in a valley
on tributary of the Rio Grande, the Taos Pueblo (village) is the most
northern of the New Mexico Pueblos. For nearly a millennium, the Taos
Indians have lived at or near the present site. Constructed of adobe,
the Pueblo is the largest multi-storied Pueblo structure in the United
States--with a height up to five stories.
Today, the artists of Taos Pueblo create stunning handcrafted goods
utilizing methods passed down through generations. Sculpture, painting
and jewelry are modern expressions of traditional art forms, and one
would be hard-pressed to find leatherwork of such simplicity and enduring
quality. Best known for micaceous pottery (made from the mica-rich
clay of northern New Mexico), the Pueblo of Taos remains the link
from these early inhabitants to the present native culture.
In 1960, Taos Pueblo was designated a National Historic Landmark,
and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In
1992, the United Nations admitted the Pueblo to the "World Heritage
List," due to its uniqueness and universal value to the heritage of
all mankind.
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Featured
Inn
The
Historic Taos Inn
Taos, New Mexico
The Inn was founded on a rich legacy of excellence. Our guests are
eager to sample the atmosphere of old Taos yet expect modern amenities.
So our goal is to deliver just that.
Since 1936, the Historic Taos Inn has welcomed famous folks like Greta
Garbo, D. H. Lawrence, and Pawnee Bill. More recently, celebrities
like Robert Redford and Jessica Lange have been spotted sipping margaritas
in the lobby.
Taos, New Mexico City
Guide
At the foot of the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains, Taos offers an array of restaurants, shops &
lodging including cozy inns and delightful bed and breakfasts. Taos
Pueblo & Taos Ski Valley are nearby.
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