Mesa Verde National Park
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4,400 Pueblo Indian sites have been recorded in this UNESCO-listed archaeological park.

Overview of Mesa Verde National Park

4,400 Pueblo Indian sites have been recorded in this UNESCO-listed archaeological park.

  • Tourist interest: (recommended).
  • In English: Mesa Verde National Park.
  • Features:
  • Annual visitors: 583,500 (2016).
  • Area: 211 km².
  • Altitude:

History of Mesa Verde

What to see and do

Climate and weather

Practical information

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  • Local time: Heure : Mesa Verde National Park
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Transportation

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Dining

Nearby

Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the site:

Canyons of the Ancients, Colorado, États-Unis
Canyons of the Ancients
This is the largest archaeological site in North America, with over 6,000 recorded Native American structures.
Cortez
The town is just a large settlement whose main interest is serving as a base for Mesa Verde and other nearby parks.
Durango, Colorado, États-Unis
Durango
A small town in the southwest best known for its steam train that runs the Durango-Silverton line through stunning landscapes. Mesa Verde National Park is also nearby.
Four Corners, États-Unis
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.
San Juan Skyway, Colorado, États-Unis
San Juan Skyway
This is a scenic route of about 400 kilometers in southwestern Colorado.

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