RT San Francisco de Asís Mission Church

Historic and architecturally significant building on the main plaza of Ranchos de Taos, originally the center of a small Mexican and Indian 18th Century agricultural community

General Information

Hours:

Typically 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily (seasonal variations possible)

Fees:

Free (small fee ~$3 for special exhibits like the “Mystery Painting”)

Pet Policy:

Pets allowed outside (leash required)

Closest cities with hotels:

Taos (~4 miles)

Seasons:

All year

Location:

60 St Francis Plaza, Ranchos de Taos, NM

Website:

taos.org

How to Get There

From Taos: Drive south on Paseo del Pueblo Sur (NM‑68) about 4 miles to Ranchos de Taos Plaza. The church sits at the center of the plaza.

Overview

San Francisco de Asís Mission Church in Ranchos de Taos, built between about 1772 and 1815 by Franciscans, is a National Historic Landmark (1970) and one of the most painted and photographed churches in the world, with massive adobe buttresses and no window in front. Georgia O'Keeffe, Ansel Adams, and Paul Strand all depicted it. The church is open to visitors, with a small museum, and is re-plastered by the community each year.

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