Considered one of the most captivating scenic byways in the US, the High Road to Taos transports you to a bygone era with Old Spanish missions, eclectic artist enclaves, and ancient living cultures that inspires one to explore both its colorful culture and history. The road snakes through the mystical northern badlands of the New Mexico, while being shadowed by the majestic Jemez Mountain. The numerous scenic overlooks along the route gives beautiful panoramic vistas of the rocky outcrops, canyons, and distant mountains. The small towns and villages that line this route are so uniquely New Mexican and each has its own intriguing story, history, and art. The route is a must see and visit. We started our journey from Española driving north towards the northern scrub-lands toward Chimayo. Chimayo is a small town known for
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