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Bandelier National Monument Description
45mi/72km WNW of Santa Fe, in the volcanic Jemez Mountains, is the wild and romantic Frijoles Canyon, whose principal feature of interest is the Bandelier National Monument. This area, once occupied by Pueblo Indians, was explored by the Swiss-American anthropologist A. F. Bandelier (1840-1914). Between the 13th and 16th centuries the Indians had hewn cave dwellings and cult sites (kivas) out of the easily workable tufa and built multi-story dwellings, known as talus, against the rock faces. A short distance to the northwest are remains of the pueblo of Tynony, with some 400 rooms and three kivas. In the surrounding area, in country which is difficult of access, are remains of other Indian dwellings and cult sites.
Hobbies & Activities category: Western hemisphere native art, artifacts;  Archeological exhibit, museum;  Archeological site or ruin;  National park
Address
Bandelier National Monument
HC 1, Box 1, Suite 15
Los Alamos, NM 87544-0001
United States
Phone 1 (505) 672-0343 / 3861
Fax 1 (505) 672-9607
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Vehicle plus all occupants$12.00
Adult$6.00
Tips
Visitor center closes at 4:30 in winter, 5:30 in spring and fall.
No vehicles allowed in monument.
There is sometimes a long wait for parking.
Pets not allowed on trails and must be on leash at all times where allowed.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
Typical Visit
3 hours
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