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

Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Aztec Arches

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

4×4 Rock Climbing

Cap Walls Park. Picnicking, playground, walking trail

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes