Located in north-central region of Mexico, Taos is a town which is away from the fast paced city life. In the native language of the town the meaning of Taos is “place of red willows”, and it is located near a village which is still inhabited by the descendants of Native Americans. The introduction of this Mexican town can never be completed without mentioning about the vibrant culture and art. Taos is a perfect blend of culture, art and history, which makes it a traveler's paradise. Following are few of the major highlights of the town which make it an apt place for spending some peaceful yet exciting vacation days:
If you are on a quest for finding the ultimate adventure, then a visit to Taos will surely be a great value for your money and time. You can enjoy many type of adventure activities like river rafting, trekking, mountain biking, golfing, hot-air ballooning and horseback riding in the town. This place will quench your thirst for adventure and you will surely enjoy this adventure filled vacations. You can even enjoy skiing in the nearby ski areas Taos ski valley, sipapu and red river. In case you love skiing, then I would advise you to make reservation for taos ski lodging. By staying in accommodation close to ski valley you can enjoy skiing at almost any hour of the day.
The natural beauty of Taos will remain engraved in your mind forever. This serene retreat will give you an opportunity to have a one to one experience with nature. The tranquility in the environment of Taos will invigorate your body, mind and soul. In case you want to stay near nature on your visit to this town, then you can opt for taos cabin rentals. These rental cabins are surrounded by lush greenery and you will have a great time enjoying some privacy and luxury here.
Taos is famous for being home to many celebrated contemporary artists of America. With many artist associations and societies who have immensely contributed to the artistic world, the town is known as the center of Mexican culture and art. On your tour you may visit places like Taos art museum and Taos art colony to get your dose of colors and art in Taos.
The northern side of this town is bordered by Taos Pueblo which is one amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The historical place has been constantly occupied by descendants of Native Americans for over a millennium and is the only continuously inhabited community of United States. There are many more historical places located in Taos that you can visit on your tour.