Bandelier National Monument

A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa.
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. 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.
Map showing location of park.
A parking lot with a brown sign that reads "Bandelier National Monument Shuttle Service."
Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service to Begin on May 19, 2025
Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on May 19, 2025. This replaces the earlier announced date of May 14.
Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service Begins on May 14, 2025
Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on May 14, 2025.
the village of Tyuonyi
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
Tyuonyi from a cavate
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
archeological sites in Frijoles Canyon
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
a view of Frijoles Canyon from the rim
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
a view of the Valles Caldera from Cerro Grande
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
a view of the Rio Grande
Photo by NPS Photo/Sally King
visitor center in winter
Photo by NPS Photo