Explore Montezuma's Castle National Monument
Yavapai County, AZ
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Explore one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America rich in cultural and natural history.
Montezuma Castle is actually one of the United State's first National Monuments. This five story 50 room cliff dwelling is one of the best preserved in all of North America. There is a short interpretive walk along the cliff in which one can see the many remnants of the previous inhabitants.
The Sinagua People inhabited this region over 600 years ago and it is thought that they lived along Beaver Creek in these dwellings for over 400 years.
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Kenna Young
4/28/2023
Quick Trip
But worth it!
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Crystal Sibson
8/10/2020
Impressive Cliff Dwelling
The Cliff Dwelling is remarkably well preserved and quite impressive. The walk through the park in very educational and family friendly. The ...
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Laura Hill
8/10/2020
Must see, if you’re in the area
I’ve been here twice, once with school and once with my family. It’s an impressive example of cliff dwellings, but I think it’s ...
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Lucas Bremer
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7/14/2020
Fun fact
This is not where montezuma lived. 😂
This is a beautiful park though and I enjoyed not only the ruins, but the path along the river.
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Joseph Gulizia
12/10/2018
Well Preserved
The ruins are really well preserved! It can get busy so try to go on a weekday or early. There is a lot of ...
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Leah C.
10/1/2017
Amazing
The dwelling is so well preserved you can just imagine what it was like to live there. Shaded pathways were especially appreciated.
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Rebecca Lynn
1/26/2017
Never Seen Anything Like This!
The cliff dwellings are very well preserved! I've never seen anything like this!
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