Coronado National Memorial

Each year the pink-throated morning glories bloom during monsoon season in the grasslands
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and hundreds of Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They encountered rich traditions and brought new technologies. The resulting collision and combination of cultures reverberates today.
Map showing location of park.
Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance
Photo by NPS Photo / D. Bly
A brilliant red bird in a tree
Photo by NPS Photo
Two cavers inspect a series of calcite cave formations
Photo by NPS Photo
Sun setting over the San Rafael Valley with a cane cholla in the foreground.
Photo by NPS Volunteer Ron Stewart
Pink morning glories with mountain and grasslands
Photo by NPS Photo / D. Bly
Rocky trail along a hillside with a tall stock of a blooming yucca.
Photo by NPS