UNESCO World Heritage center of Ancestral Puebloan great-house architecture (c. 850–1250 CE) in a remote high-desert canyon. Pueblo Bonito alone holds ~800 rooms and multiple great kivas; a self-guided canyon loop links Chetro Ketl, Pueblo del Arroyo, and other planned multi-story complexes with documented astronomical alignments and long-distance turquoise/cacao trade.
Field facts
| Region | San Juan County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.0607, -107.9617 |
| Era | 850–1250 CE |
| Landmark | Pueblo Bonito great house |
| Designation | UNESCO World Heritage / NPS |
| Access | Dirt CR-7950 from US-550 |
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Nearby amenities
- Rec areaChaco Culture National Historical Park2.4 km away
- CampgroundGALLO CAMPGROUND3.7 km away
- Rec areaAh-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness12 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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