Monuments

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.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
3/4 mile north off NM-516
Phone
505-334-6174
Website
www.aztecnm.com
Map
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While You're in Aztec

More Things to Do

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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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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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Alien Run / Aztec Trails

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Aztec Arches

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

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes