Aztec Ruins National Monument

12th-century Ancestral Pueblo ruins, walking trail, reconstructed great kiva. Visitor center, exhibits, daily historical video, self-guided tours, interpretive talks Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Getting There & Details

Address
3/4 mile north off NM-516
Phone
505-334-6174
Website
www.aztecnm.com
Map
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More Things to Do

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Alien Run / Aztec Trails

Mountain Bike trail. 30 scenic miles near alleged Aztec UFO crash site.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Animas River Bridge

Cap Walls Park. Picnicking, playground, walking trail, covered pavilion

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Aztec Arches

Stunning sandstone formations surround Aztec. Arches include Anasazi, Arch, Peephole, Octopus, Pillar, Alien and more.

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

4×4 Rock Climbing

Cap Walls Park. Picnicking, playground, walking trail

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