Chimayó
centuries of weaving tradition and its namesake red chile
Chimayó is one of the places Roamward flags on the The High Road to Taos because it gives the drive its texture: centuries of weaving tradition and its namesake red chile. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The High Road to Taos runs Santa Fe → Taos, NM. Mountain villages, adobe churches, and aspen gold.
Nearby route stops
- El Santuario de Chimayó — an 1810s pilgrimage church, the “Lourdes of America,” and its holy dirt (High Road to Taos)
- Truchas — a mesa-top artists’ village below 13,000-ft Truchas Peak (High Road to Taos)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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