Mesa Verde National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting the cultural heritage of Ancestral Pueblo communities, with mesa-top sites, cliff dwellings, scenic roads, hiking, visitor facilities and ranger-led experiences. Some cliff-dwelling tours require tickets and seasonal roads or facilities can change.
Gateway: Cortez and Mancos
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Hovenweep preserves six prehistoric village sites known for multistory towers and remarkable masonry in the Four Corners region. Colorado access is associated with the Cortez area, while the monument spans Colorado and Utah.
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A largely unexcavated Ancestral Pueblo site in Montezuma Valley. It offers a very different experience from developed parks: there is no visitor center at the monument, so NPS directions and current access guidance are especially important.
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Official access and visitor guidance →
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