Timeline
06:33
Arrive at Hacienda de los Martinez before the crowds. The self-guided tour opens at 10:00, but arriving early lets you soak in the quiet courtyards and period furnishings while the golden light begins to hit the exterior walls. The sun sets toward the WSW, meaning the morning light will illuminate the front façade beautifully.
07:18
Step outside as the sun crests. The early January sunrise is at 07:13. Use this moment to capture the warm glow on the historic adobe structure before the tour groups arrive.
07:43
Walk to World Cup Coffee for a post-sunrise caffeine fix. It is open from 07:00, so you will make it just in time. Grab a coffee or a light breakfast item to keep you warm as the high desert morning air cools down.
07:58
Return to Hacienda de los Martinez to complete the tour now that it is fully open. Explore the weaving room, the blacksmith shop, and the religious art collections. The morning light inside the rooms will be soft and inviting.
Local tip
Hacienda de los Martinez opens at 10:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 12:00 on Sundays. If you visit on a Sunday, you will need to adjust your timing to arrive after noon. The coffee shop opens at 07:00 daily, so it is a reliable early stop.
Check before you go
- Hacienda de los Martinez hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00.
- World Cup Coffee hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00.
- Check if the hacienda is open on your specific day of the week.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Taos (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).