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Bandelier National Monument

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15 Entrance Rd

Los Alamos, NM 87544

+1 (505) 672-3861

https://www.nps.gov

Bandelier National Monument is 50 square miles of the Pajarito Plateau, on the slopes of the Jemez Volcanic field in the Jemez Mountains. Over 70% of the Monument is Wilderness, with over 1 mile elevation change, from about 5000' along the Rio Grande to over 10,000' at the rim of the Valles Caldera, providing for a wide range of life zones and wildlife habitat. There are only 3 miles of road, but over 70 miles of hiking trails. The Monument, founded in 1916, protects Ancestral Pueblo archeological sites, a beautiful landscape, and the country's largest Civilian Conservation Corps National Landmark District.

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5.0215 reviews

Katie R.

12/5/2025

Came to Bandelier while spending a weekend in Santa Fe. I had never heard of this park/National Monument before, so I was very glad it was recommended to us. The park is pretty expansive and has...

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Vaidehi C.

12/1/2025

One of the most beautiful national monuments in USA showing the life of the ancestral Pueblo Dwellings and is one of the extensive archaeological sites. The types of dwellings include the Kivas,...

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Maria S.

9/14/2025

So glad we stopped! Best choice in NM. So cool to be able to walk and go into the cliff dwellings, it really does not take very long. I highly recommend the café. It is maybe the best food we had...

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Carol P.

12/14/2025

Beautiful place to take a hike. We had a few patch's of snow and that made it even more beautiful. The ranger in the visitor center was very welcoming and helpful.

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Jamie S.

3/21/2025

You can't really check in here because there is no cell signal! But if you are in New Mexico, this national park is WELL worth the stop. We paid the $25 online for a pass since we don't have the...

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