Top Things to do in Ranchos De Taos
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico (NM)
Discover the best top things to do in Ranchos De Taos, United States including SMU-in-Taos, San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, Taos Drums, Ranchos de Taos Plaza, Jesus Nazereno Cemetery.
Restaurants in Ranchos De Taos
1. SMU-in-Taos
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Southern Methodist University (located in Dallas, TX), owns and operates a 423-acre campus in beautiful Taos, NM. The SMU-in-Taos campus is located on the footprint of the historic Fort Burgwin.SMU-in-Taos offers numerous programs and courses throughout the year. Programs range from the multiple residential terms offered to undergraduate students throughout the year to the annual Cultural Institute held in July.
2. San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church
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4.5 based on 779 reviews
Buttressed church photograhed by legendary photographer Ansel Adams, and painted by famed artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
Reviewed By hrs314 - Houston, United States
Easy to see how this beautiful New Mexico Spanish Colonial Church inspired artists like Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams to capture its unique charm. With clean adobe lines and huge buttresses, it is an architectural and spiritual gem. Built between 1772 and 1816, it is the only original church which remains intact in the Taos area. As an active place of worship, the parishioners and the community members gather annually to re-plaster the historic adobe church. Known as "The Enjarre" or "The Mudding" of the church, volunteers mix an authentic blend of clay, sand, straw, and water into a thick mud paste. Layer by layer, the paste is applied from the top to the bottom of the church and then buffed with a sheepskin to reinforce the walls to be a resilient barrier to withstand the elements for another year. A bit tricky to find as the church is tucked away off the main highway, but definitely worth a visit.
3. Taos Drums
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By BaliloverNewYork - Cortland, United States
It seems like a forgotten warehouse in the middle of nowhere, & then you enter a charmed space. We were lucky to be able to see some of the drum makers stretching the hide for the drums & were blown away with the vast array of rugs, drums, carvings, etc. It was easy for our group of 5 to each find something authentic to buy & to remember our visit to NM. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. Taos Drum might appear off the beaten path but it's a definite museum of native & historical merchandise worthy of a visit.
4. Ranchos de Taos Plaza
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By SteamboatBob53 - Santa Fe, United States
First of all, this is NOT the plaza in downtown Taos. This is where the beautiful church that Ansel Adams, O'Keefe, and thousands of others have painted or photographed. Absolutely stunning and historic plaza. I like to come early in the morning and later in the evening as the light changes. There are a couple of shops and restaurants in this little plaza. You are also welcome to attend the church services, which is really a wonderful experience regardless of your religious beliefs. Lots of history and beauty in such a small area.
5. Jesus Nazereno Cemetery
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
