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Bandelier National Monument

15 Entrance Rd, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544 USA

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“Ancient ruins and timeless beauty”

Explore the ancient wonders of Bandelier National Monument, a fascinating archaeological site nestled in the rugged canyons of New Mexico. Marvel at the well-preserved cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and cave dwellings that tell the story of the Ancestral Pueblo people who once thrived in this region. Hike the scenic trails, climb ladders to explore dwellings carved into the cliffs, and experience the serenity and mystery of this timeless landscape.

Mandatory Shuttle Buses Run May 17 to mid-October 2023. Access to much of Bandelier National Monument including the Frijoles Canyon Visitor Center, Pueblo Loop Trail, and Falls Trail is by shuttle bus only between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM daily. Outside those hours, visitors may drive directly down into Frijoles Canyon.

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Reviewed by
mrhesley

  • 1 Review
  • 5 Helpful
March 01, 2014
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We went here last year and it was very fun. You can climb into the caves and loads of neat stuff for kids. The walk was easy but you should pick a cool day to go on this trip.

5 people found this review helpful
  • Road Warrior
  • 78 Reviews
  • 183 Helpful
November 19, 2015
Rated 5.0

Another excellent National Park!! I love that you can climb into the cliff dwellings. Make sure you go all the way to the Alcove House - there is a series of ladders that takes you several hundred feet up out of the canyon for a really cool experience. They have been devastated a few times in recent years by flooding so the trail system is not what it used to be. Still worth it!

3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Bryce Shuck

  • 39 Reviews
  • 10 Helpful
May 30, 2021
Rated 5.0

Loved it! Great hike for all ages, the Alcove house is fun for kids 10+ and a very different type of experience with all those ladders. Really enjoyed hiking the canyon. Will be back

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Shannon Crawford

  • 7 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
October 12, 2020
Rated 4.0

Well worth the visit. Such a beautiful place with many walking trails. Some of the trail heads are hard to find and signing could definitely be better. Dogs are not allowed. But really enjoyed the visit.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Jackie Harris

  • 42 Reviews
  • 16 Helpful
August 09, 2019
Rated 5.0

Very nice park. So neat to be able to climb in the dwellings. Super nice rangers too.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
CoBfan1987

  • 9 Reviews
  • 6 Helpful
July 06, 2014
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The main Alcove House is nothing if you've been to mesa verde already but the other cliff dwellings are cool as you can climb up inside them and they are in a volcanic rock formation.

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  • 16 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
December 03, 2020
Rated 5.0

Soo much fun and interesting to see !!

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  • 5 Reviews
  • 9 Helpful
January 12, 2020
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Spectacular location and so cool to be able to climb into caves that were once living spaces for natives...cool glimpse into the past

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Reviewed by
breejewell

  • 4 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
October 01, 2019
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A really great trip to make if you’re in the Santa Fe area. You have to take a shuttle up there. There’s parking at the visitor center for cars as well as RV/trailers. The visitor center is going to be on the right side main road in town. Shuttle is there every half hour. $25 per vehicle which you pay when you get to the park.

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Martack

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June 02, 2019
Rated 4.0

Access to the visitor's center will be a challenge if hauling a camper.

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Bandelier National Monument

15 Entrance Rd
Los Alamos, New Mexico
87544 USA
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