TAOS, NM—Taos Pueblo in Taos, New Mexico has made Fodors list of the top 20 "U.S. Places to See Before You Die." Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community to be designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark.
The article, published on Aug. 23, 2013, says of Taos Pueblo: "As though frozen in time, Taos Pueblo appears much as it did when the first Spanish explorers arrived in New Mexico in 1540, and inside, the traditional Native American way of life endures." The article encouraged visitors to strike up a conversation with pueblo residents, and to try the popular fry bread.
In addition to Taos Pueblo (ranked #7), Fodors included many well known, iconic American attractions in its top 20 list including: French Quarter in New Orleans, L.a.; Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla.; Times Square in New York City, N.Y.; Fenway Park in Boston, Mass.; Mount Rushmore in S.D.; Pike Place in Seattle, Wash.; Big Sur, Calif.; Grand Canyon in Arizona; South Beach in Miami, Fla.; Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Calif.; Las Vegas sign in Las Vegas, Nev.; Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.; Millenium Park in Chicago, Ill.; Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, Calif.; Grand Central Station in New York City, N.Y.; Portland Head Light in Maine; Grand Tetons in Wyoming; Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia, P.a.; and Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Taos Pueblo has also been called one of the top 10 "Classic American Experiences" by CNN Travel and top 10 "Places Every American Should See" by Budget Travel, among other accolades.
Taos Pueblo is celebrating the feast day of the Pueblo's patron saint, St. Jerome (San Geronimo), on Sept. 29 and 30 with San Geronimo Eve Vespers and San Geronimo Day which includes traditional pole climbing. The event is open to the public; however, cameras are not allowed during religious ceremonies. For more information on Taos Pueblo, visit taospueblo.com or call 575-758-1028.
Also on Sept. 29 and 30, as part of the Town of Taos' Grand Fall Arts, local artisans will open their studios for the 16th annual "High Road Studio Tour." The tour is one of the most renowned art tours in the Southwest, where art lovers can see or purchase pottery, fiber arts, retablos, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more from well known artists along the scenic 30 mile High Road route. Visit taos.org/art/grand-fall-arts for complete details.
Fodors.com is a well-known guide and review resource for travelers and vacationers. Fodors receives more than 1.4 million page views per month, and more than 516,000 unique visitors per month. Visit fodors.com to read the full article.
About Taos Pueblo
Taos Pueblo has been continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years. The pueblo is made entirely of adobe - earth mixed with water and straw that is poured into forms to make sundried bricks. Approximately 150 people live within the Pueblo full time, while other families live on Pueblo land but outside the walls. There are more than 1,900 Taos natives living on Pueblo lands. The Pueblo natives are 90 percent Catholic, though ancient religious rites are still practiced, which are an important part of Taos Pueblo life. San Geronimo Catholic Church was built on the Pueblo in 1850. Tiwa is the native language at Taos Pueblo, though Spanish and English are also spoken.
