Jemez Historic Site
Gíusewa
Fee required
Parking available
The ruins of an ancient village and Spanish mission, once home to the Indigenous Jemez people, known for its annual 'Lights of Gisewa' event.

📜 700-year-old village ruins and San José de los Jémez church.
🔍 National Historic Landmark, once a multistory village with 1,000 rooms.

Why Go

💡 Experience 'Lights of Gisewa' with glowing farolitos in winter
🚶 Wander ancient walls, learn history of Jemez people
🏞️ Beautiful high desert scenery and natural hot springs
🏛️ See the massive stone walls of the San José de los Jémez Mission

Why Avoid

🤫 Site can be deserted outside of special events
🚫 Photography forbidden within the sacred kiva

Tips

🅿️ Parking available onsite, offsite with shuttles during 'Lights of Gisewa'
🗓️ 'Lights of Gisewa' event takes place in mid-December
♿ Interpretive trail is 1,400-foot

Cost

💰 Adults $7, children 16 and under free. NM residents free first Sunday/every Wednesday (60+).

Hours

🕒 Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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