Sightseeing
History BuffAztec Ruins National Monument
FreeWalk a half-mile trail through an ancestral Pueblo great house and step inside a restored Great Kiva.
SightseeingHistory BuffLocal Gem
Aztec
Aztec is a sightseeing stop in Aztec, NM, part of the San Juan Mountains guide. Cost: free.
110 N Ash Ave · Aztec, NM
Why you should go…
Aztec, New Mexico is a small city that markets itself as a base for exploring the Four Corners region, home to Aztec Ruins National Monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with free entrance, and the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village. The area is also known for San Juan River fly fishing, mountain biking trails such as Alien Run, and hiking to natural rock arches. The City of Aztec runs the Aztec Visitor Center in its historic downtown.
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What's around here?
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