PICURIS PUEBLO 7-HOUR TOUR
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Picuris Pueblo
The Pueblo of Picuris is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
in Northern New Mexico. Tour the 900-year old prehistoric pueblo
ruins of Pot Creek, the ancestral home of Picuris Pueblo. Tour the
Pueblo as it exists today, visiting their buffalo herd and the historical
church.
Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Tiwa taco meal for lunch at Picuris Pueblo.
The menu will include homemade fry bread with red chili and beans,
dessert and Indian tea or lemonade.
Pottery Demonstration
Watch a Micaceous pottery demonstration. This type of pottery is
recognized for its sparkling, bronze-like finish. These unique pots
are used for cooking and are said to enhance the flavor of food.
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SANTA FE 6-HOUR TOUR
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Tour the Palace of the Governors
Built in 1610, this is the oldest public building and the oldest
capital in the United States. Originally the seat of Spanish government
in New Mexico, it is now a history and culture museum.
Loretto Chapel
Visit the Loretto Chapel built for The Sisters of Loretto. See the
world-famous miraculous staircase, constructed with no nails or
visible support.
Native American Artists
Handmade items including pottery, jewelry, weaving and much more
are sold under the portal at the Palace of the Governors. Also,
have fun exploring the shops and galleries on the Santa Fe Plaza;
they carry both traditional and contemporary Indian art.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants around the Plaza.
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SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO / BANDELIER 7-HOUR TOUR
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San Ildefonso Pueblo
While visiting the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, you will see the central
plaza area of the Pueblo looking as it has for several hundred years.
The Pueblo is famous for its black-on-black style pottery once created
by Maria Martinez. Explore the Pueblo museum to see her work and
see a step-by-step pottery exhibit. Visit artisan studios and galleries.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch in the town of Los Alamos.
Bandelier National Monument
Travel back in time when Pueblo ancestors occupied the Bandelier
area for nearly 500 years. The modern Pueblo people have oral traditions
that link them to the past of Bandelier. According to the Pueblo
people of San Ildefonso, they believe that they are the descendants
of those who left Bandelier in the 1500s.
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TAOS PUEBLO 7-HOUR TOUR
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Taos Pueblo
An ancient Indian Pueblo known as “The Place of the Red Willows”
has stood unchanged for centuries and welcomes visitors to share
the timeless beauty of their centuries old home.
Taos Pueblo is a National Historic Landmark, listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and a World Heritage Site.
Visit the town of Taos
Have fun shopping and visiting galleries, many of which are located
in historic buildings.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch on the Taos plaza.
River-Rafting
Enjoy a half-day thrilling ride through class three rapids of the
lower Rio Grande River, while surrounding yourself with the scenic
beauty of New Mexico.
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NAMBÉ FALLS and SANTA CLARA PUEBLO 6-HOUR TOUR
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Nambé Falls
Take a fifteen-minute hike along the shaded trail filled with cottonwood
trees. The trail leads you to three of the most spectacular waterfalls
in the southwest.
Santa Clara Pueblo
Enjoy visiting pueblo shops and galleries. Santa Clara Pueblo is
known for its polished black and red pottery. Watch a pottery demonstration
by a local Santa Clara potter. Have fun making your own pottery.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch in the town of Española.
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