Taos, New Mexico Map
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Taos, New Mexico Map
Taos Plaza, Taos Pueblo, the Rio Grande Gorge, Taos Ski Valley, Ranchos de Taos, and the key landmarks. A local orientation before you arrive.
Key Landmarks and Distances
| Landmark | From Taos Plaza | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Taos Pueblo | 2.6 miles north | North on Veterans Highway. Under 10 minutes. Always call ahead. |
| Rio Grande Gorge Bridge | ~10 miles west | West on US-64. About 15 minutes. Free access. |
| Taos Ski Valley | ~18 miles northeast | North on NM-522, east on NM-150 through Arroyo Seco canyon. About 30 to 40 minutes. |
| Ranchos de Taos | 4 miles south | South on Paseo del Pueblo Sur to NM-68. 10 minutes. San Francisco de Asis Church. |
| Millicent Rogers Museum | ~4 miles north | North on NM-522 to Millicent Rogers Road in El Prado. |
| Arroyo Seco | ~8 miles north | North on NM-522, right on NM-150. Village with galleries and Abe's Cantina. |
| Ojo Caliente | ~40 miles southwest | South on NM-68 to Espanola, west on US-285. About 45 minutes. |
| Manby Hot Springs | ~10 miles north | North on NM-522 to County Road B007. High clearance recommended. 1-mile hike in. |
| Taos Regional Airport | ~4 miles north | El Prado, off NM-522. Charter and private only , no commercial service. |
| Eagle Nest Lake | ~45 miles east | Via US-64 east over Palo Flechado Pass. About 1 hour. |
Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
| Area | Character |
|---|---|
| Taos Plaza / Historic Downtown | The commercial and cultural center. Shops, galleries, restaurants, the Historic Taos Inn, Kit Carson Park. Walkable core. |
| Ledoux Street | One block southwest of the Plaza. Most concentrated gallery and museum corridor in Taos. Harwood Museum, Blumenschein Home. |
| El Prado | Unincorporated community directly north of Taos on NM-522. Taos Mesa Brewing, Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos Regional Airport. Spreading commercial strip. |
| Ranchos de Taos | 4 miles south on NM-68. Distinct village centered on San Francisco de Asis Church. Quieter than town. |
| Arroyo Seco | 8 miles north on NM-150. Small village with galleries, a cantina, and the turn toward Taos Ski Valley. |
| Taos Ski Valley | 18 miles northeast. The mountain village at the base of the ski area. Lodging, restaurants, summer operation. |
| Rancho de Taos / Lower Ranchitos | South of town spreading along NM-68. Mix of residential and commercial. Not the same as Ranchos de Taos. |
| Taos Canyon | US-64 east of town toward Angel Fire. Summer homes, Carson National Forest access, the South Boundary trailhead. |