Ranchos de Taos Plaza

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Ranchos de Taos Plaza, Taos, NM

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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 about four miles south of Taos, with 21 buildings around the plaza in front of the San Francisco de Asís church, now shops, galleries, and restaurants, including the Trading Post Cafe in a former trading post. It is a good half-day stop on the way to or from Taos.

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