Canyon de Chelly

Overview of Canyon de Chelly

Located in the heart of a Navajo reservation, it is one of the most beautiful canyons in the region, with cliffs reaching up to 300 metres high.

Key facts

• Type de lieu: canyon.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★★ (recommended).

• Caractéristiques:

• Fréquentation annuelle: 828,500 visitors (2014).

• Longueur: 40 kilometres.

• Profondeur: up to 300 m.

• Altitude:

Canyon environment

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do

Climate and weather

Practical information

• Localisation:

• Distances:

• Site internet: www.nps.gov

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Sleep

Eat

Nearby

Also worth seeing within a 100–150 km radius of the area:

Chaco Canyon ★★
A collection of 3,600 sites belonging to the Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) culture, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Four Corners ★
This is the meeting point of the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. A monument marks the spot, which has become a tourist attraction despite its remoteness.

Navajo National Monument ★★
Located in Navajo Nation, this site features Native American cliff dwellings dating back to the 13th century.

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