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San Francisco de Asís Mission Church

A sight in Ranchos de Taos, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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San Francisco de Asís Mission Church in Ranchos de Taos
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Why go

Adobe church with massive buttresses painted by O'Keeffe and photographed by Ansel Adams.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Taos, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Harwood Museum of Art, 3.7 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Ranchos de Taos
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Taos, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Harwood Museum of Art

    Art of the Taos Society and Agnes Martin's octagonal gallery.

    Sight · 3.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn

    'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.

    Drinks · 4.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Michael's Kitchen

    Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.

    Food · 4.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Orlando's New Mexican Cafe

    Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.

    Food · 5.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Millicent Rogers Museum

    Native American and Hispanic art collection in a hacienda-style house.

    Sight · 6.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Taos Pueblo

    Multi-story adobe village lived in for over 1,000 years; a UNESCO site.

    Sight · 6.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

San Francisco de Asís Mission Church is a stop on our Northern New Mexico High Desert route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Taos

2 more curated sights in Taos. See the full Taos guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Taos run from 40°F in December to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For San Francisco de Asís Mission Church itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Taos from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Taos weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
60 St Francis Plaza, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557, USA
Coordinates
36.35845, -105.60838
Destination
Taos, New Mexico

San Francisco de Asís Mission Church: quick answers

How much time do you need at San Francisco de Asís Mission Church?

Plan on about 30 minutes at San Francisco de Asís Mission Church. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco de Asís Mission Church?

Our pick: Late afternoon.

Is San Francisco de Asís Mission Church free?

Yes, we list San Francisco de Asís Mission Church as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is San Francisco de Asís Mission Church?

San Francisco de Asís Mission Church is at 60 St Francis Plaza, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include San Francisco de Asís Mission Church?

San Francisco de Asís Mission Church appears on Northern New Mexico High Desert, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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