RT Ranchos de Taos Plaza

Historic district about four miles south of Taos, New Mexico, includes 21 buildings over 84 acres

General Information

Hours:

Open 24 hours (public historic plaza)

Fees:

Free

Pet Policy:

Pets allowed in outdoor plaza areas (on leash)

Closest cities with hotels:

Taos (~4 mi)

Seasons:

All year

Location:

St. Francis Plaza, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Website:

Local info via Taos tourism & historic listings

How to Get There

From Taos (about 4 miles): Drive south on Paseo del Pueblo Sur / NM‑68. Follow signs to Ranchos de Taos—plaza is centered around San Francisco de Asís Church.

Overview

Ranchos de Taos Plaza is a historic district in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, about four miles south of the town of Taos, New Mexico. There are 21 buildings over 84 acres in the historic district, including the San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

Along the plaza are adobe buildings that are now retail stores, galleries, and restaurants, one of which was a historic trading post, now Trading Post Cafe.

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