Wupatki National Monument
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Wupatki National Monument in Arizona features stunning, well-preserved red rock pueblo ruins and serves as a historic center of trade and culture.

📜 Ancient Native American ruins in northern Arizona, a national monument since 1924. Preserves over 40,000 acres of prehistoric villages and cultural heritage.
🔍 A bustling center of trade and culture for indigenous peoples from 500 CE.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore well-preserved Native American pueblo architecture
🏜️ Enjoy scenic desert vistas and Painted Desert views
🚶 Walk multiple trails to discover ancient pueblo structures
📚 Learn about indigenous history and trade
🌅 Catch beautiful sunsets over the old ruins

Why Avoid

⚠️ Visitor Center closed Tuesdays-Thursdays from November to March
📸 Crowds on weekends can make photography difficult

Tips

📸 Weekdays are recommended for fewer crowds and better photographs.
🌅 Visit around sunset for stunning views.
🚗 Combine your visit with Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument via a scenic loop drive.

Cost

💰 Passes available for purchase

Hours

🕒 Roads and trails open 24/7, year-round. Visitor Center open daily 9 AM–4:30 PM, with seasonal closures (e.g., Nov-Mar closed Tue-Thu).

🅿️ Parking Auto, Bus, and RV parking available.

🚻 Toilets Accessible restrooms with baby changing station available.

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