We started our day here hiking and exploring on a Tuesday morning by visiting Lomaki and Box Canyon, Citadel Pueblo, Wupatki Pueblo, and Wukoki Pueblo. Albeit very cold and incredibly windy, it was …Full review by MelissaWP
Apr 24, 2025
If you are touring Sunset Crater, you might as well also visit this neighboring park. There are at least 5 Pueblo dwellings within the park, but they are located several miles apart from each other s…Full review by ksufan88
Apr 13, 2025
Fantastic experience. Beyond beautiful and very educational. The colors are stunning, and the valley around the site is exquisite. This is a must do!Full review by Conley0305
Do you need a tour guide for this trip or can you do it on your own?
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It’s great to stop at the Visitor’s Center first. There are excellent interpretive displays that were redone just a couple of years ago. The information will help you learn about the area …
It’s great to stop at the Visitor’s Center first. There are excellent interpretive displays that were redone just a couple of years ago. The information will help you learn about the area and the people who lived there at the time these structures were built, as well as the history of the National monument. The main ruins are accessed through the Visitor’s Center. There are printed trail guides for a self guided experience. There are several sites to visit in the monument but my personal favorite is Wukoki. It has not been restored but you can still walk right up to it, around it and in some of the rooms. It does not get as many visitors. The most beautiful feature is a “patio” of stone with a spectacular view of the San Francisco Peaks. It is quite magical when you are there alone in the early morning or late afternoon. When there is a breeze, I almost feel like I can hear the whispers of the ancient ones, and I am not a very mystical person.
My partner is hoping to get many pictures in the area. He is hoping to get a few pictures of some cactus’s. Are there any in this area?
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Yeah, are you driving south to Phoenix? The climate changes drastically between the heights and plateaus of northern Arizona to mid/southern Arizona. Driving south of Flagstaff on 89, I …
Yeah, are you driving south to Phoenix? The climate changes drastically between the heights and plateaus of northern Arizona to mid/southern Arizona. Driving south of Flagstaff on 89, I feel like you start seeing cacti in Black Canyon City, AZ. From there south they start popping up all over.
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