Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Come to Aztec Ruins National Monument and cross ancient passageways to a distant time. West Ruin, a center of ancestral Pueblo society that once housed over 500 masonry rooms, Original timbers still holding up masonry roofs, fingerprints of ancient workers in the stucco walls, and the echo of ritual drums in the reconstructed "Great Kiva" are just some of the magical highlights of Aztec Ruins. Come, relax, and imagine yourself in the past.

At A Glance

In The Park

Superintendent: Dennis Carruth
Phone Number: 505-334-6174x30
Entrance Fees: Individual Pass (valid for seven days): $5; Children 15 years-old and younger: Free

Sights: West Ruin; Aztec Ruins; Animas River; Chaco Canyon;

Important Dates

By The Numbers

Acres: 317.80
Annual Visitation: 40,779 (2006)

Location

Latitude / Longitude :
36.831340 / -108.000690 (map it)
State: NM
Nearby Big City: Aztec, NM
Gateway Communities: Aztec, NM; Flora Vista, NM; Farmington, NM; Durango, NM; Bloomfield, NM; Kirtland, NM; Blanco, NM; Fruitland, NM
Nearby Airports: Four Corners Regional (FMN); Durango-La Plata County (DRO)

Green Features

Has Recycling? : Yes
Has Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes

Park Photos

Aztec Ruins : Aztec Ruins
Aztec Ruins
Alex Neauville
Aztec Ruins : Aztec Ruins 2
Aztec Ruins 2
Alex Neauville
Aztec Ruins : Indian Ruins Underground
Indian Ruins Underground
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In Detail

Activities & Programs Traveling Trunks Traveling replica trunks can be checked out for use in your classroom. They include numerous replica artifacts, the Hisatsinom video, and a teacher's guide. The teacher's guide inclu ... read more.

Experience More! Nearby Attractions National Park Areas: Chaco Culture National Historical Park 65mi Mesa Verde National Park 85mi Hovenweep National Monument 111mi Canyon De Chelly National Monument 166mi Hubbell ... read more.

Geology Nature & Science Natural Resources at Aztec Ruins National Monument People have long made their living in the Animas River valley of northwest New Mexico. Aztec Ruins National Monument, bounded on t ... read more.

History People Ancestral Pueblo People at Aztec Ruins Early settlers mistakenly thought that people from the Aztec Empire in Mexico created these striking buildings. They named the site “Aztec,” a misnome ... read more.

In A Nutshell Frequently Asked Questions Orientation: Q: What is the entrance fee? A: Entrance is $5.00. Children fifteen and under free. All current "Golden" "National Park" and "America the Beautiful" passes to ... read more.

Just For Kids Childrens Writing Workshop Children's Art and Writing at Aztec Ruins Teachers of grades 3-5 in San Juan County, New Mexico, may apply to participate in Aztec Ruins National Monument Children's Writin ... read more.

Lodging & Dining Lodging Step Back Inn 103 W Aztec Blvd Aztec, NM 87410 (505)334-1200 1-800-334-1255 Enchanted Lodge Motel 1800 W Aztec Blvd Aztec, NM 87410 (505)334-6143 Miss Gail's Inn 300 South Main Aztec, NM 8741 ... read more.

Natural World Birds Birds of Aztec Ruins National Monument The riparian and pinon-juniper woodland areas, along with patches of once-cultivated grassy fields, orchards, and desert scrub all provide diverse habita ... read more.

Planning Your Visit Permits For information on obtaining a special use permit please call Terry Nichol ... read more.

Preservation Volunteer Aztec Ruins Seeking Volunteers Have you ever wanted to work in a National Park or Monument? Interested in meeting people from around the world? Background: Aztec Ruins National Monument pre ... read more.

Things To Do Things To Do Self-Guided Trail: Aztec Ruins provides visitors an intimate opportunity to explore the ancient Puebloan "great house" known as West Ruin. A self-guided 1/2 mile walk winds through room ... read more.

First Time Visit

I've only been to a few National Parks and I just wanted to comment on how friendly everyone was there. Even the guys and gals that were out digging in holes at the ruins.

I was there on October 1, 2008 and everyone was AWESOME!!!
I was visiting family in the Ignacio area and they thought it would be something fun and educational to do. I LOVED IT!!!
I lived in Arizona for a few years and this was quite different to look at.

THANK YOU for making me feel so welcomed and I will definitely recommend the site to all of my friends.