Historic
Cochise County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
National Park Service memorial on the southeast flank of the Huachuca Mountains at the U.S.–Mexico border, commemorating Francisco Vásquez de Coronado’s 1540 entrada into the Southwest. Montezuma Pass overlook opens south into Sonora; short trails and Coronado Cave (self-guided limestone cave) sit on the memorial’s expanded lands.
| Region | Cochise County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 31.3483, -110.2717 |
| Era | 1540 Coronado expedition; memorial established 1952 |
| Manager | National Park Service |
| Access | Paved / gravel mountain road to Montezuma Pass |
| Highlight | Montezuma Pass border overlook + Coronado Cave |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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