"Bandelier National Monument" Bandelier National Monument by lareina

Bandelier National Monument Travel Guide: 80 reviews and 177 photos

Cacti and caves - Bandelier National Monument

While in New Mexico, I was based in Santa Fe and I wish that I would have visited Bandelier sooner because this amazing site was only a short drive away.

Bandelier is an excellent archeological site of the dwellings of the ancient Puebloan people. It was established in 1916 and named after Adolph F.A. Bandelier, a pioneer in the research and archeology of the area and ancient Puebloans. The park covers 32,737 acres and there are 70 miles of trails and over 1200 sites.

I enjoyed the park so much because I could actually climb the ladders into the cave rooms and the ceremonial cave. When the sun came out, it was apparent why the Puebloans inhabited the south-facing canyon wall instead of the shady, cool wall by the stream.

Last visit to Bandelier National Monument: Mar 2004
Intro Updated May 6, 2004
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Almost there! - Bandelier National Monument

Ceremonial Cave Things to Do (4)

The Ceremonial Cave is further from the Visitor Center than the other dwellings, but a visit is well worth the extra... more travel advice

Petroglyphs on the cliff dwellings - Bandelier National Monument

Petroglyphs & Pictographs Things to Do (4)

As you explore the cliff dwellings you will notice many petroglyphs and pictographs on the canyon wall. The carved... more travel advice

Ladders allow accessibility to the cave rooms - Bandelier National Monument

Cliff Dwellings Things to Do (4)

Along the sunny, south-facing canyon wall are many remains of cliff dwellings. Now the carved out caves are all that... more travel advice

View of Tyuonyi from cave - Bandelier National Monument

Tyuonyi Pueblo Ruins Things to Do (4)

Tyuonyi is an excavated village located near the Visitor's Center on the Tyuonyi Loop Trail. The village used to consist... more travel advice

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goodfish Nov 7, 2005 at 8:19 AM

We loved Bandelier! Thanks for your great pix - now I can't wait to go back! Ahhhhh - I can smell those Ponderosa Pines.....
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frankcanfly May 10, 2004 at 6:14 PM

Great information and photos for the visitor...... brings back good memories of my visit here.