This is slight detour from Aztec. It has some very interesting facts about the region and ancient peoples that resided there. There is a short walk through self tour. I recommend this place for a short day trip or a slight detour if you’re in the area.

Found this place by accident this summer while in the area. Well worth the stop to see a well preserved Pueblo. The main kiva has been reconstructed to really give the feel of going back in time. Wondering around the ruins was a great experience.

Free, Awesome, Must visit. Its easy to get overwhelmed with ruins in this part of the country but the rebuilt Kiva here is Amazing along with the other ruins that you can walk through and see them being actively restored. You can buy a trail guide or follow along on your phone. I used my phone but lost reception in the Pueblo. Its not huge, youll probably spend 30-45 minutes here. After visiting Mesa Verde and everything being closed, this was a highlight.

Beautiful place. Quite and peaceful. Amazing architecture from a thousand years ago! The history of this place is just outstanding. Its a self guided tour because of covid. Visitor center is closed also, but bathrooms are open.

This is a very interesting location, but small. You can visit the museum and the site itself in under two hours. Absolutely worth a visit, but not a full day experience. Gift shop is rather small, but has some fun finds. Highly recommend, but plan another event to go with your day in town as well.

Such a great surprise on our road trip to find this place! Had no idea it was there. An incredible amount of history for free with a great structure. Totally worth it stopping by.

Great pit stop with easy access to some incredible history. Easy day drive from Durango, Mesa Verde, or Albuquerque.

Wonderful experience. Guided tour with smart phones. Free to all. Rangers at a tent are very helpful. Everyone wearing masks and social distancing. We prefer this pueblo and we have visited several. Very few people there. We worth a trip! You can go inside all the kivas and housing.

Ruins of the first local civilization in area. Some bldgs as found, a few rebuilt to demonstrate their functionality. Easy walking, even with aging joints. Good for all ages, some seasonal events hosted. And free. Contribution accepted, if youve enjoyed the time spent.

This is a great place to take a short walk and see some very well preserved/recreated ruins. Theres a good amount to see in a small space. The trail is easy to follow. Its nice to find a place like this so close to civilization!

The perfect place to see ruins if your not going to chaco. Great place to begin before a trip to chaco. The replica great house was a fantastic was to see what the great houses looked like before going to chaco.

Just a little trail out of nowhere. Cool structures and landscape. Nice photos. Not the most exciting thing in the world but the place has a tranquil vibe and it was a cool thing to do 9 hours from home lol

A well preserved ruin that is over 800 years old. Definitely worth the visit!

We saw this on the map and decided to make a stop, so glad we did! You can get real close to the ruins and it’s simply remarkable. Make sure to use the QR code’s along the trail to listen to a trail guide!

Found this gem while passing through. Very neat place to visit with knowledgeable rangers. You can earn a jr ranger badge as well.

I learned a TON about the Puebloan peoples here. They have a contactless self guided audio tour you can access with your smartphone. The ruins themselves were very cool to see and walk through. There was also a volunteer there that answered our many questions.

Thankfully I am able to visit yearly. I love the spirit of the ruins.

Very cool educational place. Great guided audio tour available that you can play with your phone.

Good website, informative.Contains information about the site, culture, good pictures.Definitely enough to put it on my list to visit, and I think I will.I didnt know that this site existed, National Parks Services website is a good resource.

This was such an amazing part of history to actual get a chance to see up close. Park Rangers were very informative and helpful. This is a must see.

Awesome ...doesnt take long but you can see how people lived in the past ... Walk through building s etc. Also not a lot of other people here ...good for covid ... Well worth a stop

Im a local. I utilize their trail and picnic area often. The ruins are best seen in October, while the foliage changes color.

Great history here. Use the guide that is set up for mobile phones. It has about 19 stops with recordings.

We traveled along the border between Colorado and New Mexico visiting the history of our country that was overlooked as I was in school long ago. Our government has invested lots to preserve the ruins of the original residents of the United States. What a great opportunity to see first hand the ways of the original AMERICANS...

Great little stop if you are in the Farmington area. Free, 40 minute walk through Indian ruins. Very educational and interesting.

We love visiting this monument, and have visited multiple times. Small kids can visit, but will need supervision. They have a beautiful recreated kiva and many well displayed artifacts. Great for homeschool groups as well, but skip the stroller and go for a backpack. Nice picnic area, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a great half day outing!

Very pretty setting with great history, a nice place to enjoy a take out lunch and relax a little

Amazing place to visit. Bought a trail guide for $2 and followed along.

Friendly park rangers and well kept monument and facilities. Cool self-guided audio tour and was just long enough to keep my kids’ interest. Great place for families!

A great short walk. Aztecs were Pueblan, not actually Aztec. Fascinating, free walk.

One of the locations related to to Chaco site, just higher up in elevation and directly north, Aztec site and Chaco site had a lot of direct communication, so theres a lot of very important history here. Great explanations of each site, we were impressed by the kivas that we could walk through, as well as the well kept hallways through the buildings. Would definitely make a stop here. Its important to know the history that is here.

This place is a hidden gem. You get to see up close and personal a civilization nearly 1000 years old. They let you walk through the ruins so the experience is really wonderful and unique.

Great place to learn some history! Unfortunately the culture center is closed due to Covid-19.

It was a nice scenic drive to the Aztec Ruins. Once you arrive, youll see clean covered picnic tables with clean grills. They were wonderful to relax and eat at. Go inside the visitors Center and youll meet these wonderful and knowledgable Park Rangers that will give you all the info youll need to understand the history of what your looking at. Make sure too bring sun protection and water.It was an amazing experience that i think everyone can enjoy and should.

Not the most exciting because it looks similar to many others but interesting all the same

Amazing learning experience and very quick. We visited during Covid-19 and we opted to purchase the self guided tour book ($2.00) and it was will worth it.

Worth it to stop about an hour & take the self guided tour. They have 18 stops with pre-recorded info about each area that you can access from scanning the QR code with your phone.

Nice ruins but the visitors center is closed

Incredible, so well preserved and maintained. A little diamond in the rough. Lived in Aztec for a few years and knew about it but never went until now. Missed out, this place has great history and tours. Highly recommended.

This is a tribute to our Pueblo ancestors. It is very sacred and has been well preserved. Presenting the historic as well as the religious side of these ancestors. One of the few places that is truly as described. A must see experience. If you miss this one youll be sorry.

Awesome part of American History period beautiful ruins and well taken care of period I just wish they had more money to do more excavations.

The only down point was the building was not open. But the grounds and the ruins were amazing!!

Staying at a motel in Cortez, CO to see Mesa Verde and this Monument was advertised in the main office. Totally worth the 49 mile drive! Very cool to walk around the old Pueblo. Please note the name “Aztec” is inaccurate just as much as the name “Indian” is. The ancestral Pueblo people lived here.

Awesome buildings! Lost of History of old societies.

Its ran by the National Park Service.. best thing about this is its not crowded you can actually walk through the ruins please be respectful and its free,! they also have a cute gift store where I got a couple postcards and some organic stone ground chocolate .... after going to Mesa Verde driving all the way up the mountain just to get distant views this was pretty awesome!!! a little known gem....

Los of great info about the inhabitants and their village. Very well preserved structures.

Great family spot. Doesnt take too long to visit and had a nice picnic area as well.

Very interesting site. The park rangers hand out printed guides. The tour is self-guided. All ruins can be accessed. We did not pay any entrance fees. Plan at least two hours for a visit. Visit can be combined with Salmon Ruins near Bloomfield, NM.

We came here the day after going to mesa verde. After having to pay $35 and being unable to see anything up close or touch anything due to multiple day waiting list it was really pleasant to be given ultimate freedom to fully appreciate the beauty of those before us. The rangers were all very kind and knowledgable and Im glad that this is something that I can say Ive done. I definitely recommend this for anybody whos interested in history

This is a great National Monument. Easy to get to, and close to a town... Aztec. Parking is free, as is admission to the ruins. They have a great gift shop where you can buy postcards and other kinds of souvenirs. What you do is walk around a nice paved trail, where you can actually go through the restored Kiva and Dwelling Places. Its only about a half of mile walk, and they have a beautiful Museum and interpretive Center in the building. The history of the people and area is very well presented by friendly staff.

Everything is so beautiful and the staff is so welcoming..

One of the most underrated ruins in the United States. Well preserved, quiet, and a lot to look at. Though overshadowed by Mesa Verde and Chaco Culture, these are great ruins in their own right.

I drove well over an hour out of my way after Mesa Verde and theres not much to it. I could have made better use of my time and gone to Chimney Rock instead. You can see this place in under 30 minutes.

Free piece of Native American history and audio tour is free as well! Would recommend to anyone coming through this area

Its an interesting replica of ruins. Not all that exciting, but does have a nice informational tour that you can do yourself with your phone.

Such a cool place. Was driving by and so glad we stopped in! The staff was friendly and helped us find things to do in the area as well. I’d love to go back someday - maybe one of the coolest and most well preserved sites like this that you are able to walk around and be a part of!

Great little monument to stop and spend an hour or so at. Well run by passionate people and a great experience being able to walk through and touch the Pueblos.

Cool place. Only info needed to know is that the doorways get low and the sun can get hot.

Amazing place. This incredible architecture aligned perfectly with all the correctly astronomical markers.The sad story is the builders of these magnificent structures were Puebloans... not Aztecs. The mistake just continues to be propagated because apparently it was misnamed by the Spanish invaders long ago and now there is no will in Congress to change the error. A must see.

An excellent site well preserved with a nice information center. Well laid out with helpful staff and great displays. These ruins seem to be a different variety than others in the area. Well worth a stop.

Great piece of Americas history here, I look forward to further revelations about the people who built this amazing place.

It was recommended to me to visit this historic site on my way home. It was easy to get to and moving around the site was easy.It wasnt difficult to see how the people occupied the site almost a thousand years ago.Rangers were friendly and informative. The informational area and video were also informative and brought together the migration of the Pueblo peoples from Chaco Canyon to Mesa Verde.

These National Parks are just beautiful and words just dont do them justice. Mine at least. If you havent been, please take the time to enjoy.Aztec Ruins was one of my fovorite, in the details of the 1200 year old structures, original wood roofs, was my favorite.A very nice walking path with a vistor guide book explaining some 14 or so stops along the path

A lot of interesting history...so well preserved.

If your driving nearby, it is absolutely worth the stop. You can expect the self guided tour to take 30 minutes, but really fun to see and hear the history.

So unreal that the ruins are in such great shape for 1000 years. Learned a lot. Good to stop.

Great stop when you are traveling through the area. The first time I stopped off here was because I needed a break on a road trip and I was looking for an interesting place to stop and get some exercise. It worked out perfect but I have been back since then just to spend more time walking around the ruins. You can get a free guide to use from the visitor center and then go explore on your own. There is a large indoor section you can walk through with all the original ceilings. Clean bathrooms at the visitor center, friendly staff, right off the main highway and a picnic area. Very nice!

Lovely, nice and cool in the winter. Stay on paths your in a sacred place.

This place is awesome and a large ruin. You can easily spend 2-3 hours exploring and photographing this site. You can explore several underground locations but you have to be short or dont mind crawling through the short doors at 3.5 to 4 height.

Very interesting place to learn about Native history and culture

Very nice and helpful employees. The ruins were nice but the trail is the most exciting part. Its very beautiful

So very interesting. I love that you can actually walk within the ruins. They are not roped off like other places. Very helpful, enthusiastic staff. Another thing I loved was the reconstructed Great Kiva. Amazing to experience how it felt to be in one as opposed to just seeing photos.

Rangers were knowledgeable, trail is easy to walk, the monument is a great site to learn about history of the land

Great place and friendly staff

These ruins are part of the national park service. They are easy to get to with no hike or climb involved.There is also the junior ranger program here so if you have kids ask them about it.

Very nice and historic place

Great place with tons of information and amazing views. I couldnt believe it was free! The ruins were well kept and it was very neat to walk through the 900 year old original buildings. The museum was very nice and cool after the hot sun out side. There was a short free film with information about the site and local native Americans views on the meaning and history of the site. Im so glad we stopped and I would highly recommend the chocolate Mexicano in the gift shop

If you have a chance its a sight worth seeing! Kids went through twice they thought it was so neat.

There is something special about this place. I went when it was cold a while back, but I still think about how cool it was, so I am leaving a review. We were passing through New Mexico, and my parents suggested that we stop by this park, since I am interested in ancient peoples of the Americas. I had no idea there were Aztec ruins in New Mexico, and the whole experience really put things into perspective. The park rangers and the other curators are super friendly and full of info. I learned a lot and enjoyed the walk. I really reccomend visiting, its interesting and if you like visiting ancient sites, then I HIGHLY reccomend it. I also learned a lot about the people of the Chaco culture, who are still here today.

Nicely presented reconstruction of the kiva. The e-tour was good in spite of difficult reception on my phone. The walking tour was well done as were the museum displays indoors. All around great spot.

Easy, free, and informative place for kids, and really everyone, to learn about the history of this area. You get to literally walk inside the ruins and get a sense of what it would have been like to live at that time. Super friendly staff and nice picnic area (wish we had brought our lunch).

Very short but nice exhibit for people who enjoy ancestral history about the 4 corner tribes and ancient building architecture

Great. Intetesting.

One of the most beautiful sites I have seen and felt an automatic kinship. Adored this place and the helpful staff. My Hopi ancestors were felt and I appreciated a place like this is kept as well as it has for the age. Loved.

They actually allow you to go inside the kids had a blast!

Great stop in Aztec! You can walk through a couple of the buildings.

Really fascinating place to see...amazing thick walls and tiny windows and doors...everything made of small stones and mortar...well organized for the current Covid issue...would come back to see again...

They only a request donation, and this place would be worth the price of admission at $15 or more. Information is thorough and freely offered. And the ruins are well preserved and amazingly presented, not to mention expansive. Loved this monument!

I love this place it was so worth the drive! Everything was incredible and interesting!

This is a really fantastic Pueblo that includes a restored great Kiva and numerous other buildings. The Ruins are right by the parking lot, through the Visiters Center, so it is very accessable. There is also a nice picnic area right by with many shaded tables. Be sure to pay the $2 to buy the guidebook.

Had a good time learn some new things

Really cool place! Im glad my boyfriend brought me here because I probably would have missed out on my own. We were there on a cold December day, but you can go into the ruins which provide shelter from the winds. The children there seemed interested too!

Park ranger greets you in a tent, unfortunately the visitor center was closed bathrooms open though!

Loved the experience. History and spiritual significance just takes one out of today.

Beautiful place to come learn about the land near the Four Corners and its peoples.

The ruins are amazing. The service was excelent

You have to stop here to see for yourself!

Small, but culturally and historically important. Worth the trip.

It was misnamed years ago and it stuck. It was very interesting. I learned a lot. There are yellow jackets on the bridge so be careful. I got stung.

Friendly people and nature at its best