First published: 20/11/23.

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Taos Pueblo

Taos Pueblo (Inscribed)

Taos Pueblo by Els Slots

We just did a trip visiting all three Pueblo WHS in the Four-Corners area: Mesa Verde, Chaco Culture and lastly Taos Pueblo as a theme.  The first two are managed by NPS while Taos Pueblo is managed by locals.  The first impression was that it is a money-making enterprise, they charged admissions of $22 pp.  The guided tour started with an introduction of the Pueblo cultural history, but it was everything we have already heard at the other parks and less.  We had expected a perspective from a Native but the guide seemed to just read the information from the NPS brochure.  She did not forget to ask for a gratuity.   We asked about the painting of a girl in the church, but she did not know the identity of the subject. 

The site viewed from the outside was not that different from many other adobe style buildings.  The residential areas are not open to the public, which is understandable, but the only houses that were open are the ones selling high-priced souvenirs and baked goods.  We had expected to see an exhibit sample residence.

This WHS was probably designated due to "continued residential use", but as a site, it was not worth visiting given all that's around in the area.

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