The Basics
City Name: Taos
Where is it located?: Taos is located in northern New Mexico, a southwestern state.
Why do people go there?: With a “ski mountain consistently voted one of the best in the world”, Taos has one attraction, and one alone: the mountain. Dum, dum, dum.
How do travelers get there?: Most drive, but you can take a bus or fly.
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 505
Population: 5,000
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Arroyo Hondo, El Prado, Arroyo Seco, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Ski Valley,
Attractions: Skiing!!!!
Accommodations: Taos Hostels
Tourist Office: http://www.taoschamber.com/
Off-the-beaten-path: Castle in Montezuma, Adobe Church, Secco de Arroyo, Taos Gorge Bridge
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Winter is ski season, remember?
City Specific Events: Taos Fall Arts Festival, Taos Wool Festival, Taos Mountain Film Festival, Taos Winter Wine Festival, Fiestas de Taos, Taos Storyteller Festival, Yuletide in Taos
How to get around?: Best if you can have a car or know someone that does, but buses are available to take you to the lifts.
Good to know: Taos is considered as one of the leading tourist destinations in the Southwest.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Taos is the Taos Regional Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Taos travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
