San Francisco de Asís is an adobe National Historic Landmark, completed in the early 1800's. It is an active church which includes the outlying “Capillas” of Nuestra Senora del Carmen in Llano Quemado, San Isidro in Los Cordovas, and Nuestra Senora de San Juan de Los Lagos in Talpa.

 
Constructed of mud and straw sun-dried adobe bricks, this church still stands as one of the few original buildings in Taos. San Francisco de Asís is a living testament to the strong faith and sincere devotion of Hispanic Catholic generations who have managed to carry their religious traditions forward to the present day.
 
This earthen temple of God has twin bell towers, an arched portal entrance, hand-hewn “vigas” (ceiling beams), hand-carved corbels, and a choir loft. In addition, there are eight imported oil paintings set within a hand-carved/hand-painted reredos (Altar Screen).
 
We urge all visitors to view the incredible “Mystery Painting.”

Showings of the “Mystery Painting” are done on the hour to preserve it from overexposure. However, the showings are limited to 3 people and require a reservation due to Covid. Also, while masks are no longer mandated by the CDC, due to lack of air circulation and duration of the viewing, we ask that visitors respectfully continue to wear a face-covering while visiting the shrine. 

Visitors can make reservations and other such inquiries in the Gift Shop.

Viewing Times:

Monday-Friday 
9:30, 10:30, 11:30, Lunch, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 
 
Saturday-Sunday 
9:30, 10:30, 11:30, Lunch, 1:30, 2:30
 
If you wish to donate, please visit our donation page. Thank you! 

Thank You for Visiting!