📜 This ancient cliff dwelling, comprising five stories and 20 rooms, was built by the indigenous Sinagua people in a natural cave. Protected as a national monument since 1906. 🔍 It was mistakenly named after Montezuma by early settlers, not built by Aztecs. # Why Go 🏛️ Remarkably intact structure, nearly a thousand years old. 🦅 Observe massive swallows nests and beehives, showcasing the ecosystem. 📜 Protected by the Antiquities Act of 1906, an extraordinary historical site. 🚶 Easy 1/3 mile loop walk on a mostly shaded path. # Why Avoid 🚫 Visitors no longer permitted inside to preserve the soft limestone structure. # Tips 💧 Bring a bottle of water, as it can be dusty. # Cost 💰 $10 fee per person, valid for both Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments. # Hours 🕒 Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. # ℹ️ Information Small information center and store at the site.