EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Bandelier National Monument

Canyon dwellings & volcanic landscapes
New Mexico
Scenic header: A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa. · NPS Photo/Sally King · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Canyon dwellings & volcanic landscapes

Tuff cliffs, masonry rooms and forested canyons reveal generations of Ancestral Pueblo life. Choose a comfortable canyon walk or a longer trail according to your group’s interests.

the village of Tyuonyi
A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa.
NPS Photo/Sally King · Photo credits
Tyuonyi from a cavate
A view of Tyuonyi from a cavate along the Main Loop Trail in Frijoles Canyon.
NPS Photo/Sally King · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Main Pueblo Loop Trail
  • 02Frijoles Canyon
  • 03Visitor-center exhibits

Before you go

Check current shuttle requirements and trail conditions. Ladder sections are optional experiences with different physical demands.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.