Las Posadas El Salto, above the town of Arroyo Seco, 8 mi To TSV, 8 m to Taos.

Greeting Travelers, After ten straight years of hosting fellow travelers like me, I still adhere to the same philosophy that I started out with. That is, if possible give your guests the same kind of local treatment that I have come to expect when I am on an adventure in this country or any other country. As a veteran world traveller I know that just a few good inside locals tips on where to go and what to do in a new place makes a world of a difference in the quality of the overall traveling experience, compared to going to a new place and not meeting the property owner for example and figuring things out on your own. I have been a sports guide for just about every activity around Taos and northern NM. So from fly fishing to mountain biking to skiing the secret steep powder stashes in the Taos ski valley, I am happy to point my guests in the right direction always. It always comes back to me as a big thank you from them. That quality of being a good Samaritan by helping travelers out a little more than whats expected to me makes all my vacation renting experiences totally worth the effort that I put into them. Its all about meeting some new friends from different places that teach each other about some of the more fun things to do in this great country, Happy vacationing, Jamie B. Las Posadas El Salto

Thanks, It goes to show that October and November are classic for those wonderful warm Indian Summer days that we locals just love before the snow really arrives.

With 15 + years of guiding people in Northern New Mexico with so many different activities and sports. I still love showing guests and friends the many secrets and special spots, be it the World Series of Fly fishing in the Fall or steep hidden north facing chutes in West Basin at Taos Ski Valley still choked with deep cold beautiful powder weeks after a big storm. I would expect the same if I was in your special part of the world you call paradise. I promise I wont tell a soul though. (joke) Yes, definitely we are tucked away about a thousand feet higher than town of Taos in the forest, but still have incredible 360 degree views. Strangely enough, we are warmer in the winter due to what is called a Temperature Inversion layer. In winter the frigid cold air from the 13,000 ft peaks around Taos sinks down through the valleys and rests in town of Taos, while the warmer air rises above and keeps it down there. This is why Albuquerque and Santa Fe have what is called no burn nights in Winter with wood stoves. Also its another reason not to rent or buy land in cold and sunshaded valleys near tall mountains. Inversely, Las Posadas El Salto is 10 to15 degrees cooler than the town of Taos in the Summer. That translates into a 90 + degree day in town at 7,000 ft and about a high of 75 to 80 at the property. Thats really a big deal when the USA just recorded its hottest year ever in 2012. As we have mentioned in the past it takes anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes depending on weather and town traffic to get to the south side of town. We live in a valley thats almost 30 miles across. Thats why we use Blueberry Hill road as our bypass to get around the plaza traffic. Mostly we do a big shop in town and then if we want to eat out, we eat at the wonderful restaurant selection from Hwy 150 North through Arroyo Seco and on up into the Taos Ski valley. Safe Travels everyone! Jamie B. & Jenna Allen

We are delighted to hear that your stay at Las Posadas El Salto was relaxing, rejuvenating and alot of fun. We enjoy offering our beautiful vacation rental house with a great host who wants his guests to have all the local knowledge they need to make a super getaway. We are also so glad that you took in the magic of the house and area of El Salto. We think its the best Taos has to offer for so many reasons. We know our fellow travellers have alot of choices in and around Taos NM. We believe all they need to do is watch our beautifully shot video tour of the house and its private forested surroundings and read our reviews from past guests and they can picture themselves in one of the best family getaways in Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall in Northern NM. We hear over and over again that when guests arrive and relax at the house that they feel the weight of hectic life schedules and stress and demands lifted. This is one of the most peaceful and quiet settings in Taos. Most properties here have the noise of some road/highway or other city type sounds. At Las Posadas El Salto all you hear is the wind singing through the tall pines and snow falling on cedars in winter. As far as the Pine moths go. They are part of the natural forest life cycle here in the Rockies as well as most of the interior west. After snowy wet winters their hatch can be quite prolific as was the case this June. It lasts about 1 to 2 weeks, so thats why we keep the doors closed at night as much as possible during the hatch as they love seeking out the outdoor lights. They are completely harmless unlike mosquitos which we dont have at this elevation of 8300 feet. Happy vacationing everyone and thank you guests for all the good times and great memories. We very much appreciate your choice of staying at Las Posadas El Salto. All the best, The Las Posadas El Salto Team

What a magical, snowy, perfect Thanksgiving holiday we had in Taos New Mexico. I think this is the best place to host your family and friends for any holiday of the year. It is so quiet, private and custom in quality of furnishings and amenities. I sure do enjoy having all of my extended family come and spend a week at the property. Happy New Year everyone, Jamie Baldonado

The summer of 2021 has been a magical one for sure. A big thanks goes out to all the wonderful travelers who stuck with their plans in 2020, to come and enjoy staying at one of the best family mountain retreats in the southern Rockies.. Las Posadas El Salto is still the best kept vacation rental secret in Taos. Stay safe out there everyone! Cheers, Jamie B