Aztec Ruins National Monument
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
The hallowed remains of a 900-year old Ancestral Pueblo great house, preserving exceptionally advanced Chacoan structures.

📜 Ancient Ancestral Pueblo site, part of Chaco Culture World Heritage Site.
🔍 Features a Great House with over 400 rooms and a reconstructed Great Kiva.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore exceptionally preserved Chacoan architecture
🚶 Self-guided tours through ancient passageways
🌟 Witness archaeoastronomical alignments
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ranger-led talks and cultural demonstrations in summer

Why Avoid

🚫 Site is sacred, requires respect; refrain from touching fragile structures

Tips

☀️ Ranger programs and special tours offered during summer months
🗓️ Check event calendar for solstice observations and other programs

Cost

💰 Free admission

Hours

🕒 Park daily 7 a.m.

  • 5 p.m., Visitor Center 9 a.m.
  • 5 p.m.
    Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day

🅿️ Parking

RV/Camper and bus parking available

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available

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