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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. |
Really enjoyed this tour, take the van to the top with a guide, he did a great job of giving history, current knowledge and trips for the area. The best is when he told us to always check the ant beds, the ants can bring up tiny bits of turquoise. The ruins were amazing, lots of carvings everywhere.
Wow. And that about sums it up. Cliff dwellings have always fascinated me. But going to the Puye dwellings in NM and receiving a tour with Simon really hammered home the way of life and structural genius it took to build homes along the cliffs. Half a millenia later, we still found pottery shards and other remnants left by these peoples. And If you're physically capable, take the stone stairs and 40' ladder down from the top. A timid 8 year old (brave) young lady did and she relished in her accomplishment. And as a native he... read more
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.
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