Bandelier National Monument

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the village of Tyuonyi — A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa.Photo: NPS Photo/Sally King

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.

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News

Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions 2026-06-25
Due to increase fire risk, Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Pecos National Historical Park, and Fort Union National Monument are entering Stage II Fire Restrictions.

Photos

A view of Tyuonyi from a cavate along the Main Loop Trail in Frijoles Canyon.Photo: NPS Photo/Sally King

archeological sites in Frijoles Canyon — A view of Long House dwellings from the mesa top.Photo: NPS Photo/Sally King

a view of Frijoles Canyon from the rim — A view of Frijoles Canyon from the Frey TrailPhoto: NPS Photo/Sally King

a view of the Valles Caldera from Cerro Grande — A view of the Valles Caldera from Cerro Grande, the highest point in Bandelier.Photo: NPS Photo/Sally King

a view of the Rio Grande — A view of the Rio Grande, the lowest point in Bandelier, from the mesa above Frijoles CanyonPhoto: NPS Photo/Sally King

Bandelier visitor center in winterPhoto: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.