Tiwa pueblo of Kuaua (“evergreen”) on the Rio Grande west of Bernalillo—settled ~AD 1325, occupied when Coronado’s 1540 entrada entered the valley. Reconstructed painted kiva (guided tours), John Gaw Meem visitor center with original recovered murals, and bosque-edge picnic grounds with Sandia views along El Camino Real corridor.
Field facts
| Region | Sandoval County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.3302, -106.5571 |
| Pueblo | Kuaua (Tiwa) |
| Occupation | ~AD 1325–16th century |
| Access | US 550 / Kuaua Road from I-25 Exit 242 |
| Fee | $7 adults (NM Historic Sites) |
| Managing agency | New Mexico Historic Sites / DCA |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaJemez Canyon Dam7.3 km away
- CampgroundLAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE17 km away
- CampgroundNINE MILE PICNIC SITE17.7 km away
- CampgroundCAPULIN SPRING PICNIC SITE17.9 km away
- CampgroundBALSAM GLADE PICNIC SITE18.8 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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