| Page Views: 666 Last Visit to Taos Pueblo: - | Pueblo Of Taos by MarkJochim - last update: Apr 2, 2003 |
Taos Pueblo is the largest multi-story pueblo structure in the United States and has been occupied for nearly 1,000 years. The two main buildings - Hlauuma (north house) and Hlaukwima (south house) - were constructed between AD 1000 and 1450 and appear much as they did when the Spanish explorers arrived in 1540.
Around 100 Taos Native Americans live in the old pueblo full-time; about 2,000 others live in conventional homes on the pueblo's 95,000 acres.
The setting really is beautiful with the 13,161-foot Wheeler Peak (the highest mountain in New Mexico) looming just to the north. The scenic Rio Pueblo de Taos flows between the two main buildings and is the community's primary source of water for drinking and irrigating.
During the summer months and warm weekends, the pueblo can be very crowded. Still, it is possible to seek out quiet spots. Also, many tourists don't show the necessary respect to the residents of the pueblo. Please, please remember that people do live here and you shouldn't just barge into someone's home. There are signs for restricted areas; any door that isn't clealy labeled as a curio shop shouldn't be entered. Also, if you want to photograph tribal members, ask permission first. Do not wander around in the ceremony and do not wade into the river - it's sacred and the community's only source of drinking water. |
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| Pros: | "Very scenic and historic. FRY BREAD!!!" | | Cons: | "Can be very crowded. Tourists often don't show respect for residents." | | In A Nutshell: | "By all means, visit - but be courteous to the tribal members." |
MarkJochim's Taos Pueblo Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do Tips: 6 - Photos: 6 | | | Restaurants Tips: 1 | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
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Jim_Eliason Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:58 UTC Great Taos page! | Ken_Weaver Wed Jun 29, 2005 02:49 UTC Somehow I missed the Fry Bread there! Great Page! | smoox Tue Apr 29, 2003 10:00 UTC I L O V E Fry Bread! |
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