Planning a trip to Taos, New Mexico? With its stunning desert landscapes, rich Native American and Spanish heritage, thriving art scene, and breathtaking mountain views, Taos is a magical Southwest destination. But like many hidden gems, first-time visitors often make mistakes that can impact their experience. In this video, we cover the most common tourist mistakes in Taos—and how to avoid them. Whether you're heading to Taos Pueblo, exploring the High Road to Taos, or skiing in the winter, this guide will help you travel smarter and connect more deeply with the local culture and history. ✅ What you’ll learn in this video: What not to do when visiting Taos Pueblo (and how to be respectful) Why altitude sickness surprises many visitors Mistakes tourists make when driving the scenic High Road or Enchanted Circle Why planning ahead for food and lodging is essential Tips for visiting local galleries, markets, and historic churches What tourists often miss about local culture and Indigenous traditions 🛖 Scam Alert? Taos is generally safe and welcoming, but we also cover a few minor tourist traps to avoid—like overpriced shops near major attractions and unlicensed “guides.” 🎨🌄 Whether you're an art lover, nature enthusiast, history buff, or simply road tripping through the Southwest, this video gives you the real advice you need to make the most of your time in Taos. #TaosNewMexico #SouthwestTravel #TaosTips #VisitTaos #NewMexicoTravel #TaosPueblo #HighRoadToTaos #TravelMistakes #USAroadtrip #SouthwestUSA Filmed in Taos, New Mexico Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFr3sz2t3bDp6Cux08B93KQ/join #travel Copyright Mark Wolters 2025 Grab some Wolters World travel gear http://www.woltersworld.store Help Us Keep Make More Honest Travel Videos: https://www.patreon.com/woltersworld Hey There Fellow Travelers! Thank you for watching our honest travel vlogs from all over this wonderful world. If you would like to get in contact with us please follow us & send us a message via our social media channels below. Also, if you like our travel videos please feel free to share them with other fellow travelers. You can find us all over the internet: Travel Advice & Destinations: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworld Food Travel Videos: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldeats Travel Tips: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldshorts Business Education: https://www.youtube.com/professorwolters Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woltersworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woltersworld Jocelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynwoltersworld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woltersworld Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/woltersworld Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolters-world-travel-culture/