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Puye Cliff Dwellings
- Hospitality
- Los Alamos, NM
About this business
Experience one of northern New Mexico’s most awe-inspiring cultural attractions featuring cliff & cave dwellings, early Pueblo architecture, an original Harvey House and a stunning panorama of the valley. Spend time with us, and be touched by the spirit of a special place between the earth and sky.
Location details
NM 30 and NM 5 (Santa Clara Canyon Rd.), Santa Clara Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, NM, 87544, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | Closed | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
We had an amazing time! The Cliffs are tour guided only, and ran us about $25 per person. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining. We enjoyed learning so many intimate details and history about this beautiful place. The van takes you up and we chose to hike down, but if you prefer they can give you a van ride back down. I also noticed some 1 star reviews due to them being closed at 4. If you arrive shortly before 4 and they close at 4 why would you think there's enough time for you to be given the tou... read more
The tour was so amazing! Our tour guide Ernest/Ernesto was truly wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. His humorous yet insightful tour was one for the record books! My dad and I took the long way down the cliff slide and it was well worth the extra walking and learning even more about the area.
Look at it 7 mi off of the main road a beautiful drive brings you to this very significant and educational cultural site. You can only go into the cliff dwellings with a paid guide. However there is an excellent small museum and great gift shop at the entrance for free. You can very much feel how proud they are of this site that has had visitors coming since 1905. Unfortunately there were a few people who were quite loud and I encourage all visitors to be respectful.
Excellent tour, one of the highlights of our trip! So much history and very interactive. Both the tour guide and bus driver were friendly and funny. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We went up via bus and down via hiking and using the ladder. So much history at a fair price. I wish there were more t shirts and local items in the gift shop for sale. Highly recommend a visit here!
Tour was fascinating and fun. Took ~1 hr to tour the remains of the Puye settlement atop the mesa, then descend the cliffs via ladders and carved staircases. Many petroglyphs to see on the cliffs and nearby rocks, and pieces of beautiful pottery were scattered everywhere (don’t remove anything!). I felt honored and grateful to have the opportunity to learn about this people who enjoyed such a rich culture in this beautiful, ever-changing landscape.
Frequently asked questions about Puye Cliff Dwellings
How is Puye Cliff Dwellings rated?
Puye Cliff Dwellings has a 4.8 star rating with 487 reviews.
When is Puye Cliff Dwellings open?
Puye Cliff Dwellings is closed now. It will open at 8:00 a.m.