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Food scene
Great cafe, restaurant, bar and neighborhood hangout where you can people-watch the Tesuque crowd. About 10-15 minutes away. You can grab a margarita after hiking the Windsor trail nearby. Outdoor seating available.
72 locals recommend
Tesuque Village Market
138 Tesuque Village RdGreat cafe, restaurant, bar and neighborhood hangout where you can people-watch the Tesuque crowd. About 10-15 minutes away. You can grab a margarita after hiking the Windsor trail nearby. Outdoor seating available.
Gabriels' Restaurant at 4 Banana Lane Santa Fe, NM 87506. Order the Guacamole! And enjoy the views all around! A locals favorite! 10 Minutes away from the casita.
4 Banana Ln
4 Banana LaneGabriels' Restaurant at 4 Banana Lane Santa Fe, NM 87506. Order the Guacamole! And enjoy the views all around! A locals favorite! 10 Minutes away from the casita.
New Mexico's historic restaurant in Espanola known for the tree in the dining room. Amazing traditional dishes considered one of the best Northern New Mexican restaurants by the locals. 10 Minutes away from the casita
20 locals recommend
El Paragua Restaurant
603 Santa Cruz RdNew Mexico's historic restaurant in Espanola known for the tree in the dining room. Amazing traditional dishes considered one of the best Northern New Mexican restaurants by the locals. 10 Minutes away from the casita
When visiting El Santurario in Chimayo, stop by Rancho de Chimayo for lunch or dinner. Traditional building with Authentic New Mexican. THIS IS A MUST! 15-20 Minutes away from the casita.
40 locals recommend
Rancho De Chimayó
300 Juan Medina RdWhen visiting El Santurario in Chimayo, stop by Rancho de Chimayo for lunch or dinner. Traditional building with Authentic New Mexican. THIS IS A MUST! 15-20 Minutes away from the casita.
Drive the high road to Taos for epic views of the Truchas Peak. And stop at the famous Sugar Nymphs Bistro for lunch.
20 locals recommend
Sugar Nymphs Bistro
15046 NM-75Drive the high road to Taos for epic views of the Truchas Peak. And stop at the famous Sugar Nymphs Bistro for lunch.
Sightseeing / Hiking
Very sacred church in Chimayo which is the the site of an annual pilgrimage attracting people by foot from all over the state. The church is traditional adobe. You'll see people collecting dirt for its healing properties.
49 locals recommend
El Santuario De Chimayo
15 Santuario DrVery sacred church in Chimayo which is the the site of an annual pilgrimage attracting people by foot from all over the state. The church is traditional adobe. You'll see people collecting dirt for its healing properties.
Check out the heart of Georgia Okeefe country while exploring a multitude of hiking / horse treking trails.
86 locals recommend
Ghost Ranch
U.S. 84Check out the heart of Georgia Okeefe country while exploring a multitude of hiking / horse treking trails.
Plaza Blanca Road
Plaza Blanca RoadAmazing trails and views in Abiquiu.
Georgia O'Keeffe House Museum
New Mexico 554Visit the Jemez Mountains for wildlife watching at Valles Caldera. And hike the nearby STUNNING trail called "Las Conchas".
13 locals recommend
Valles Caldera
Visit the Jemez Mountains for wildlife watching at Valles Caldera. And hike the nearby STUNNING trail called "Las Conchas".
Wheeler Peak Trail
Wheeler Peak TrailA favorite hiking trail in Taos.
Nambe Falls
Hiking in the nearby community "Nambe".
Williams Lake
Great hiking trail in Taos ski valley.
Rio Quemado Falls
Trailhead in Truchas, NM.
Skiing
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceSki Santa Fe
1477 NM-475Wolf Creek Ski Area
U.S. 160Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort
5224 NM-518
Angel Fire
Red River Ski & Summer Area
400 Pioneer RdNearby Water
A small lake in Chimayo NM. Nice peaceful spot to fish or get some paddle boarding in.
6 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Lake
A small lake in Chimayo NM. Nice peaceful spot to fish or get some paddle boarding in.
Abiquiu Lake
Turn off the highway at Pilar River Yacht Club for multiple access points to the Rio Grande River. Great area to go rafting, tubing, fly fishing, swimming.
7 locals recommend
Pilar
Turn off the highway at Pilar River Yacht Club for multiple access points to the Rio Grande River. Great area to go rafting, tubing, fly fishing, swimming.
Heron Reservoir
Spa
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs station
Ten Thousand Waves Way
Ten Thousand Waves WayActivity / Museums
Beautiful Operah house in Tesuque, with striking views, open during the summer. Tickets needed.
Opera Drive
Opera DriveBeautiful Operah house in Tesuque, with striking views, open during the summer. Tickets needed.
Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino LejoMeow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirDrive along the Highroad to Taos for epic views of the Truchas Peak. House is just 2 miles from the start of the road.
9 locals recommend
High Road to Taos
High Road to TaosDrive along the Highroad to Taos for epic views of the Truchas Peak. House is just 2 miles from the start of the road.
Taos Pueblo
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson StNearby Vinyards
Vivác Winery
2075 NM-68Black Mesa Winery
1502 NM-68La Chiripada Winery