General information about the National Monument
The National Monument protects the sites of several thousand prehistoric sites including a few Anasazi pueblos.
Number of visitors
Best time to visit: Spring, summer and fall.
Our visits:
So far 1 visits: February 2016
Entrance fees and opening hours
- 25$/car valid for 7 days - also valid for Sunset Crater NM
- Covered by the Anual Pass*
- Open 24h all year round.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
Wupatki NM
Description: There are well over 2000 prehistoric sites in the Wupatki NM area. Among others, huge pueblos of the Anasazi have been found. In the 12th century, up to 100 people lived in the largest of the pueblos. Several thousand people probably lived in the surrounding area.
You can hike a few smaller trails during your visit and visit the sites and pueblos.
Our rating: Just like the neighboring Sunset Crater Volcano NM, this National Monument is small but nice. The two can be combined very well for a visit. We also liked the Wupatki NM and can recommend it.
