Known as the soul of the Southwest, a ten minute drive from Arroyo Seco, Taos is a well known century-old art colony. Surrounded by thriving villages, galleries, museums, shops, churches and artist studios, Taos is the center of legendary pueblo art. A visitor's guide to northern New Mexico includes over 55 cultural and recreational activities updated each calendar quarter. To rejuvenate, visitors have a wide selection of mountain spa treatments. Blending into the environment is Northern New Mexico's Taos Pueblo Village. Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American Community that is both a World Heritage site by UNESCO, and a National Historic Landmark. Ecological preservation and sustainability themes link private homes with pueblos, spas, retreat centers and schools. Multi-colored mesas connect trade fairs, cowboy poetry gatherings, sacred art, studio tours and seasonal celebrations.