With over 100 years of colorful history, La Fonda de Taos is a spectacular hotel offering elegant lodging in the midst of breathtaking adobe architecture. Just outside of the town of Taos lies another spectacular architectural marvel that was created on quite a different scale but is equally if not more breathtaking.
Over millions of years, the mighty Rio Grande has carved its way through the colorful basalt flows of the Taos Volcanic Plateau to form the Rio Grande Gorge. At over 600 feet deep at certain points, the gorge is as impressive as it is imposing. While the most spectacular views can be found atop the gorge and the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the best way to truly experience its grandeur is to venture down into the gorge and navigate your way downriver through the white-water rapids.
Typically, the best time to raft the river is mid-March to the end of September so be sure to reserve your trip in advance. Native Sons Adventures is conveniently located in Taos, just a few miles from the hotel:
Native Sons Adventures
1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
(800) 753-7559 ~ (575) 758-9342
[Directions from La Fonda de Taos]
Cottam's Ski & Outdoor
207-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
800.322.8267 ~ 505.758.2822
[Directions from La Fonda de Taos]
Big River Rafts
Box 16 -D Pilar Route
Embudo, NM 87531
800.748.3746 ~ 505.758.9711 ~ Fax: 505.751.7248
[Directions from La Fonda de Taos]
Far Flung Adventures
P.O. Box 707
El Prado, NM 87529
800-359-2627 ~ 505-758-2628 ~ Fax: 505-776-1443
And when your rafting adventure is over come back and relax in one of the luxurious rooms or suites of La Fonda de Taos and enjoy chef Joseph Wrede’s award-winning cuisine at Joseph’s Table.
