NEW MEXICO POINTS of INTEREST
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Bandelier National MonumentBandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country as well as evidence of a human presence here going back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.The Main Loop provides a 1-1/2 mile loop from the Visitor Center along Tyuonyi pueblo, Talus Houses cliff dwellings, and Long House cliff dwellings. Other hikes include a nature trail to Alcove House and Upper Falls. Bandelier National Monument is located approx. 185 miles south-southeast of Aztec. Get Directions and Map from Google For More Information: National Park Service Web Site Bandelier Main Loop Guide Wikipedia History of Bandelier National Monument |
