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Hi - I'm planning a trip to Taos with the main purpose to see the Hanuman Hindu temple there. I'm honestly not that big into the art scene so thought it might be good to include Santa Fe and ALBQ, especially since I'll be flying into ALBQ so that'd be a good starting point?
I'm thinking maybe 4 or 5 days? Is there a better time of year to drive around and see the sights between ALBQ and Taos?
Santa Fe is good to visit simply to enjoy the architecture and ambience, and to see the museums. There are a half-dozen, so you can pick and choose per your interests. Downtown SF is good for shopping, if you have cha-ching. Otherwise, simply window-shopping can be fun, too.
Sights in Taos: the Rio Grande Gorge (you'll get beautiful views if you drive up from SF, then you can drive out to the bridge from Taos, and walk across, for more viewing). There's some good shopping in Taos, too, not as exclusive & over-the-top as in SF. There's the pueblo to visit, a World Heritage Site and National Historic Site. If you decide to go, be sure to check their calendar online, to make sure the community is open that day; they close for their own private ceremonial days.
Best time of year to drive around & see the sights? It depends. Summer has a lot going on, interesting events, a ceremonial calendar in the Native communities, art fairs in SF, etc., but it's hot and crowded (big tourist season). There are winter ceremonies in the Native communities from Xmas thru "Kings' Day" (Epiphany), that are much quieter. October is nice, because the autumn leaves are turning, and the weather is cooler.
Taos has interesting museums, too, but you said you're not into art much, so I won't go into that.
I hope this helps a little. Might raise as many new questions as it answers, lol. 5 days would be enough to see what interests you, without rushing around.
It sounds like now is the best time to go but it's too short notice...maybe mid-late spring as in April-May?
I think scenic landscapes as well as churches/architecture and some interesting food should fill the bill with maybe a museum or two. But is any of this in ABQ or is it mostly Santa Fe and Taos? Maybe it makes sense to just pass through ABQ and actually stay in Santa Fe?
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Taos 5,716 Taos Town
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