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    Coronado State Monument

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    Kevin P.

    Been driving by here for a bit since I moved out to Bernalillo area and this was a great experience. The welcome center has displays and a lot of great reading of the history of what they have found on site. My son and I walked the whole area outside and read the displays they have put by each display. Great area for covered picnics areas alone the Rio Grande to take in the beauty of the site. The staff we encountered were super friendly and knowledgeable. We followed the trail out as far as you can go and down a few earth made stairs is a sitting area with big trees covering the area so it was a nice resting point after walking the whole area. A great place to take in for all who live here and are traveling through.

    Map of pueblos and languages.
    Sarah A.

    What an interesting site to learn more about the Pueblo people who lived and live in this area. It is a very special place to visit. The docent did a wonderful job bringing what is known about the people and place to life. Talking about the different excavations, what the different rooms would be used for and showing us what was in the kiva paintings. Interesting to learn that 2 groups of Pueblo people claim the area as an ancestral home-that they speak similar but different languages. It was also quite an honor to get to see both the WPA paintings inside the Kiva and the originals in the museum. Worth the stop and docent tour.

    Irina V.

    It is not everyday we visit a archeological site and even less often that we visit the first archeological site to be open to the public in modern times. Coronado Historic Site is a place where you can view Puebloan architecture. Here you can find the ruins built by the Kuaua Pueblo. They have buried a large amount of the ruins so that they don't decay. There are replicas which you can enter if you go on a tour. The tour was very informative and ends in a mural room. One of the kivas here had the inner walls covered with murals which have been preserved and located in a building nearby. You'll learn so much history on the tour here. There are also locals selling jewelry outside. They have a few spread-out picnic tables. The view is so stunning. Don't forget to bring your own lunch with you.

    Brian S.

    Great state museum. Just a few minutes from I-25 and would be great for a stop over to stretch your legs and take a break. We went on a Saturday and they had a junior ranger program for the younger ones. Complete some tasks and they get a cool patch! This is a historic site and much of what you see is reconstructed. The structures are here, they are just buried. There is a nice sidewalk that meanders through the site so hardcore hiking shoes are not required. This site is handicap accessible with the exception of the keva. You must physically be able to climb a ladder to access this but its it's worth it. There are plenty of picnic tables throughout the property so maybe pack a few sandwiches. I found a really nice spot on the primitive trail right by the river... (not handicap accessible) and shoes would be a good idea. So overall I would spend a solid hour there at least. The ranger tour was informative and Michael did a great job answering questions and guiding us through the site. Adults are $5 each but there are specials from time to time for seniors or NM residents.

    Sarah R.

    My daughter had a school project to learn more about Bernalillo (15 miles outside of Albuquerque). Her research brought us here and we are so happy it did. What an amazing historical treasure right in our back yard. We were lucky enough to go on a guide tour into a ceremonial kiva (there are only 4 or so in the whole country that non native people can enter). The ruins have been filled in for preservation, however you can still feel the bustling community that used to exist here, prior to Coronado. In addition to the Kiva there is an art exhibit featuring some of the original paintings from the Kiva. The current Kiva has historically recreated mural (painted with yucca paint brushes, turkey egg white, and natural pigments). In addition there is a video viewing room, gift shop, and interactive museum.

    Jess M.

    Nice historical/archeological site with museum and trails. Discover how the native peoples of the area lived and see their homes.

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    Rebecca R.

    This is a little gem of a museum/state park A recent article in the New Mexico magazine spurred our interest Easy drive from ABQ but definitely join a tour. The docent ,Glenn, was super informative. The only way to see to recently restored Kiva is with a guide. The museum has some if the original frescos. They are crumbling but amazing to see such history in my backyard The grounds have breath taking views and you might actually learn a little native history

    Sonya E.

    Didn't know about this place...pleasantly surprised. Learned about the ancient Pueblan Indians who inhabited this land. Stop by if you get a chance...beautiful scenery as well.

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    This place is fantastic. The tours are informative while still being very respectful of the history and the people of this area.

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