A self-guided driving tour of 24 historic igelsias, from Costilla in the north to Santa Cruz in the south.
Tours & Workshops
Learn something new, have a unique experience. A visit to Taos will include fun. It will be relaxing and invigorating. But you'll also be inspired by the ancient cultures evident in Taos architecture and art. We recommend you get to know the cultures of Taos by visiting the pueblos and the small Hispanic villages in the area. Here are a few self-guided tours centered around the history and culture of northern New Mexico.
Driving Tours
Workshops & Classes
Taking a class or a workshop is another way to use your Taos visit for self-enrichment. Consider signing up for a pottery workshop or a photo excursion led by a prominent New Mexico photographer. Learn to blow glass. Take a creative writing workshop. There are full semester classes offered at the Taos campus of the University of New Mexico. SMU (Southern Methodist University) has a campus in Taos. Mabel Dodge Lujan House offers multi-day workshops throughout the year. Taos Institute of Glass Arts, Taos Art School, and Taos Clay and Wannamaker Pottery also offer day and multiday hands-on classes.
Adventure Photography Workshops with Michael DeYoung Locations: Taos and Northern New Mexico. Widely published adventure, landscape and lifestyle photographer Michael DeYoung teaches outdoor photography workshops in Taos Ski Valley nestled in the highest mountains in New Mexico and bordering the dramatic upper Rio Grande Valley. The curriculum will be a balanced mix of lecture, location shoots, group critique, and post-processing and workflow. Our groups are kept small. Complete workshop information online.
Personalized Photo Tours, Classes and Workshops by Geraint Smith. "Join me in exploring the places that have been the inspiration for my photography for over 30 years. We'll wander the back roads in the unique landscape of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, and experience the places, architecture and culture of this enchanting and mystical corner of the world." Full and half day classes, group discounts available. Learn more online.


