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Puye Cliff Dwellings
- Hospitality
- Los Alamos, NM
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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 to decide due to time constraints between going to Puye Cliff Dwellings or Petroglyphs National Monument. We made the right choice if you like guided tours by someone native to the land and a more intense hike. Just check the schedule and roads before going out there. We saw petroglyphs at Puye Cliffs and learned about the history and current uses of the land. Highly, highly recommend.
Visiting the Puye Cliff Dwellings is an absolute must if you are in northern New Mexico. Walking through the stunning multi-storied cavates carved into the volcanic rock and taking in the panoramic, 360-degree views from the top of the mesa is completely awe-inspiring. What makes this site truly unique and powerful is that it is owned and operated by the Santa Clara Pueblo, meaning the guided tours are led by direct descendants of the people who lived here. The storytelling and cultural context they provide add an invaluable... read more
Absolutely worth the trip to go see. Simon our tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful as to making sure we knew exactly how to walk the natural paths.
Visiting Puye was absolutely incredible. The guides are so kind and informative, you definitely come away with from your visit more informed and with a deeper understanding of the Pueblo life at the site. While open until 4pm, note the last tour of the day leaves the visitors center roughly around 2pm. I can’t wait to visit again during another season.
Had an excellent guide. This was a highly educational tour, with a guide who clearly had a deep understanding of the local history and environment.
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Puye Cliff Dwellings has a 4.6 star rating with 621 reviews.
When is Puye Cliff Dwellings open?
Puye Cliff Dwellings is closed now. It will open on Thursday at 8:00 a.m.