Ranchos de Taos Plaza, Historic district in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.
The Ranchos de Taos Plaza spans 84 acres and contains 21 buildings, including the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church as its central structure.
Spanish settlers established this fortified plaza in the 1770s, constructing observation platforms and towers to protect against nomadic tribal attacks.
The adobe buildings surrounding the plaza maintain their traditional functions as markets, galleries, and social gathering spaces for the local community.
Visitors can access the historic district via U.S. Route 64, located four miles south of Taos, with ample parking spaces near the plaza.
The Trading Post Cafe operates in one of the original trading structures, maintaining the commercial legacy of this centuries-old settlement.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 36.35833,-105.60778
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:14
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