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Most of you will know that my dear life-long friend, Rhonda, passed away the day before I left on my driving holiday. Rhonda was an accomplished artist and had visited Santa Fe, NM, an artist community, many times. Through the years she urged me to come here and now I have. Her spirit was with me today as I explored and saw this beautiful community through her eyes.
I spent approx five hours walking around the Plaza and area fascinated with the beautiful work of so many artists. There are lots of trees and benches in the centre of the Plaza where I also sat to cool off. Although it was 30 degrees, there was such a nice breeze. Buttons held court acknowledging his cuteness to whomever stopped by.
Scattered throughout the Plaza and area are many interesting pieces off art.
I saw unbelievable art today and if anyone is considering Santa Fe as a
destination, you won't be disappointed.
I have rented a small casita within walking distance to the Plaza. A picture of the Casita and little yard is above. So much nicer than staying in a hotel.
I'll definitely get back to the Plaza, but tomorrow I am going to Taos Pueblo
"Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years."
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My back yard
Interesting pieces of art throughout the Plaza area.
I saw unbelievable art today and if anyone is considering going to Santa Fe, do it! Rhonda was right and I am so glad I came.
The elevation of Santa Fe is just over 7000' and I was advised numerous times to drink lots of water.
I'll definitely get back to the Plaza but tomorrow I am going to Taos Pleblo
Taos Pueblo
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Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years. We welcome you to visit our village when you travel to northern New Mexico.Taos Pueblo Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:00pm.Guided Tours available daily starting at 9:00 am.Pueblo Shops open daily.Taos Pueblo is expected to be open for the winter season. Any closures would be due to unexpected events within the community and will be posted on our official website.
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Karen BSevierville, Tennessee254 contributionsTotally AwesomeWhat a treat to learn about this historic Pueblo in New Mexico. Our guide had roots buried deeply in this part of the world. She was new at guiding but did an excellent job. This place dates back to the 16 century, which blew my mind and many of the original structures still stand in some form today. A very informative morning and well worth the entry fee.Visited June 2023Written June 12, 2023
Sheryl HCharlotte, North Carolina16 contributionsA must see in TaosA must see when in Taos. Seeing a Pueblo that dates back about 1,000 yrs. with a few families still living there will make an impact on you. It’s a learning experience. There are beautiful local handmade items for sale.Visited June 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 15, 2023
kirstine2013Albuquerque, New Mexico781 contributionsMake sure to join the tourI’m so pleased I joined a free tour of the place (donations appreciated). Our guide was so informative & it reminded me of my visit here almost 40 years ago. I was once again moved by the simple ways of the people & their determination ti hold on to their customs despite unwarranted interference over the centuries.Visited June 2023Traveled soloWritten June 18, 2023
Lcarlson2001Los Angeles, California45 contributionsWorth a visit, top destination in TaosTaos itself doesn’t seem to be much, but the Pueblo is an absolute must-see. Take a guided tour if you can, you can gain an appreciation of the history that may not be apparent from just a casual visit. Today it closed at 4pm, tour was at 3:30. A 60-90 minute visit is all you need.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 18, 2023
MicheleOlmito, Texas17 contributionsTaos Pueblo impressesTaos Pueblo did not disappoint! This UNESCO world heritage site is a sacred place for the Tiwa people. Our guide told us the history, culture and societal activities of her people. Knowing that over 1,000 years ago the pueblo teemed with activity was awe inspiring.Visited June 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 23, 2023
GaledaKansas City, Missouri427 contributionsTaos Pueblo is an authentic, incredible place!My friend and I were in Taos earlier this month and visited the Taos Pueblo. What a fascinating and unique experience! The Pueblo is an inhabited community of Native American Pueblo peoples; we were told that, at the time we visited, about 30 to 40 families were living there. It is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. There are two multi-family dwellings and dozens of single-family dwellings in the Pueblo. We arrived just as the Pueblo opened at 9:00 a.m. and opted to take the guided tour. It was free (although gratuities are very much appreciated) because volunteers from the Pueblo tribe lead the tours. Our tour guide was Sequoia; she doesn’t live in the village now but plans to move there in the future so that she can raise her family in the traditional culture. She was a FABULOUS tour guide and gave us in-depth information about the Pueblo, the architecture and the local history. Although the inhabitants of the Pueblo can speak Spanish, they prefer English or their native Tiwa. Eleana in the admissions office was very kind and patient to answer all our questions. The Pueblo is home to the Red Willow people, but all Native American inhabitants of permanent settlements in northern New Mexico and surrounding areas identify as Pueblo people (rather than a specific tribe like the Hopi or Navajo). The language for the Pueblo people is Tiwa (I encountered this in El Paso, written as “Tigua”). She gave us a map of the Pueblo and mentioned the free guided tour; both were very helpful during our visit. After the tour, we stopped by some of the shops in the houses. My favorite was Mirabel’s, an eclectic shop where I bought two smoke sticks (bound cedar and white sage branches). The owner of the shop is Bertha, and we stood and talked for a little while before I left. Her grandfather was a medicine man for the Pueblo and had taught her quite a bit about native plants for food and medicine. She was fascinating! We also saw several extremely talented artists working on jewelry and sculpture as we wandered around the shops. We weren’t surprised at all to find their work exhibited for sale in the shops in Taos and in Santa Fe. The Pueblo is incredibly beautiful, standing near the foot of Taos Mountain, with Red Willow Creek running through the middle of the community. When we visited, snowmelt had swelled the creek to the level of a river. They had sandbags stacked on the bank to prevent flooding into the community. The signage on the road leading to the Pueblo was a bit confusing; it stated the Pueblo was closed, but that isn’t a permanent sign. The residents simply put it up after the operating hours to discourage visitors. (The Pueblo is only open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, but they can’t block off the road because of the community members who may be driving to and from it.) We were thoroughly enchanted by our visit to the Taos Pueblo, and it is now one of my “must see” recommendations for any visitor to Taos.Visited June 2023Written June 25, 2023
rich65kOklahoma City, Oklahoma387 contributionsNative American PuebloNice little historical site just outside of Taos. It’s a beautiful Native American Pueblo that has been around for over a thousand years. It is very picturesque and has many native shops selling jewelry, art and native food. There are stray dogs in the area so if you have your dog with you, just be aware so you are not surprised if a stray comes up to you.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 30, 2023
Ellen BBear, Delaware495 contributionsGood tourI would recommend taking the guided tour and then exploring on your own afterward. when you purchase your entrance ticket they’ll tell you when the next tour is leaving. They are lead by residents and so you will learn more about the people, the history of the Pueblo and the area than you will on a self guided tour. Keep in mind this is an active community you are visiting, if it is a religious holiday, they will not be accepting visitors. It is a really interesting history, recommend visitingVisited July 2023Written July 20, 2023
bluesea182Washington DC, District of Columbia263 contributionsBeautiful place with a rich historyPhenomenal visit! Definitely take the tour, as it really brings home the history and culture. Our tour guide was wonderful. It does cost $25 per adult to visit, and the tour is “free” but tipping the tour guide is encouraged (and the right thing to do, in my opinion, as the guides are volunteers), so just be aware of that. But it was a wonderful visit and we were very glad we did it!Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 20, 2023
Linda GMount Vernon, Missouri64 contributionsFascinating place to visit - highly recommendThis is a fascinating place with a rich history. The Taos Pueblo is a UNESCO World History site, and the only one that is a residential community. As you tour the pueblo, you are seeing the actual homes of the residents. There is a $25 admission fee ($22 for seniors) to get in, and then a tour is optional. I highly recommend the tour so you can get a more thorough background of the history and culture. Note that the tour guides are volunteers who rely on tips, so take cash with you for this part. Several of the "homes" are actually shops where you can purchase jewelry, art, and other souvenirs. Some shops take credit cards, but since there is no electricity, the card must have a number. The posted opening time is 9:00, and on the day we went the first tour started at 9:20. Our guide recommended the early tour saying that later in the day there are tour buses and larger groups, plus the morning hours are cooler.Visited July 2023Written July 21, 2023
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May 2024 • Family
Highly recommend visiting this historic site just minutes outside of Tao. Truly eye opening experience especially with the guided tour to explain the significance of the Pueblo. Both my wife and I have a better appreciation for the Indian Nation and their struggles.
Written May 27, 2024
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May 2024 • Family
Despite me going on their actual website to make sure they didn’t have any ceremonies or events going on, there was none listed. I even called the day before going to double make sure yet no one picked up the phone. Ended up driving 6 hours just to be told that it was closed. Like what the heck? Why wasn’t this posted on their website ?? Very unprofessional and a waste of time. Will NOT be driving back and wasting my time. They should really do better as their business tactics are lacking.
Written May 25, 2024
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May 2024 • Family
Came here on Sunday, 5/25/24 and it was closed. Coming from TX and no indication on their FB and website that it would be closed - poor business practice and no common sense. Least give out a $10-$20 gas card for travelers.
Written May 25, 2024
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May 2024 • Couples
Taos Pueblo was pretty absurd IMO. $50 for a couple (yes Fifty!) and it was pretty much an opportunity to sell more Native American stuff at the shops that dominate the site. We did the guided tour and, while that was kind of interesting, it was exposed to the sun the whole time and just kind of sad. There are still about 50 people that still live there (supposedly) with no running water, electricity, or bathrooms.
I felt totally taken advantage of and would definitely not recommend. Maybe worth 30-45 minutes or so if it was free…
I felt totally taken advantage of and would definitely not recommend. Maybe worth 30-45 minutes or so if it was free…
Written May 20, 2024
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Oct 2023 • Solo
I just had a tour of some of the American Southwest's best historical, cultural sites, museums, National and State Parks, monuments, ect. including Mesa Verde, Chaco Culture, Petroglyph National Monument, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Georgia O'Keefe Home, Ghost Ranch, New Mex Muesum of Art, IAIA Mu of Contemp Art, Museum of Intl Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Wheelright Mu of American indian, Mu of Spanish Colonial ArtMu Contemp Indian Art, San Miguel Chapel, Cathedral/Assissi, Loretto Chapel, Palace of the Gov, NM History Museum, El Rancho, Bandelier NP, Abique, Ouray, Silverton, Bisti Badlands, Boca Negra, Piedras Marcadas, U of NM MoA. Museum of SW Biology, Maxwell Museum of nthropology, ABQ Museum, Taos Art Mu, Harwood MoA, Kit Carson Mu. Taos courthouse, Millicent Rogers Mu, taos Plaza, Taos Pueblo, Rocky Mt NP, SR128, Co Nat Monument, Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Cap Reef NP, Potash Rd/Shafer Trail, switchbacks, and various other Indian sites, museums and parks ..... and guess what? Out of the dozens of museums and historical sites I like Taos Pueblo the least. I totally appreciate the history of Taos Pueblos, I respect the people ... but compared to every other site I just listed, it was the least organized, most commercialized and the most depressing site of all listed. I felt it kind of exploited the people who lived there. That doesn't make me hate it. I took a ton of cool pics, I am glad I went, but go read reviews online and half are negative.
Written May 19, 2024
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So glad you are enjoying your trip, visiting places you always wanted to see and that they do not disappoint!
ReplyDeleteGreat adventure you are having.. Glad we can travel with you..good win tonight!!!
DeleteI think of you often Charmaine as you visit new places. I am glad you are enjoying the artists haven... Santa Fe. And Buttons is having fun too! Continue your happy travels.
ReplyDeleteSo great that you got to be there with Rhonda in spirit, how wonderful. Santa Fe looks so unique. Such a grand adventure you're having. I agree with the comment about being glad we can travel with you!
ReplyDeleteI finally found your blog. Yay! That Casita looks so lovely. :)
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