Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, United States

5TravelerTrecker 5:00 PM Jul 8, 2022

Magical, stunning site! Someday will be possible to see it again!
I visited the Taos Pueblo years ago during the month of October. the weather was perfect; it was sunny and temperature was ideal. The place is spectacular! This is UNESCO site and it is the only one currently inhabited. The buildings are very interesting and the place clearly shows the Pueblo Indian way of living! The building with the blue doors and adobe walls contrasts with the mountains and river. I was alone and I truly enjoyed it! I did not take the guided tour. Nevertheless, the tour and my visit happened at the same; I noticed that the information the guide was given to the tour was the same as the information contained in the brochure. The tour was very fast; in reality, you have to spend time at this site and live the moment. I spent almost two hours. I also bought very nice jewelry from a lovely Pueblo woman. I travelled from Santafe to this place. I drove to a beautiful canyon and then went back through the forest driving the scenic road. It was a beautiful day with myself. I went back on October 2021. The site has been closed because of the pandemia. Who knows when it will open again. As Pueblo people live there, I suspect it will take long time before it opens again. Measures against COIVID in the US are very relaxed; however, the raise of cases is concerning and I am sure the Pueblo community will continue to follow strict protective measures.

5Janet S 5:00 PM Jul 8, 2022

Hoping they will reopen soon. Well worth the wait.
Contrary to a past commentary the Taos Pueblo's web site clearly states that the Pueblo is closed until further notice due to Covid as almost every Pueblo along the Rio Grande and New Mexico. The Pueblo population was hit very hard so they are being more cautious than you might expect, The Taos Pueblo is not a tourist sight as most places . It is their home that you are welcome to visit if the time is right. If anyone was perturbed by guests arriving when they were closed it because it was so unexpected and may have even been considered dangerous to their people. It is well worth the wait and I wish them well.