Pecos National Historical Park
Address:
Santa Fe, NM 87535
Phone:
(505) 757-7200
NileGuide Expert tip:
Bring a sun hat and water in warm weather.
Description:
Less than 40-miles from Santa Fe, Pecos National Historical Park preserves over 12,000 years of rich cultural history including Pecos Pueblo and Spanish mission ruins, the ruts of the Santa Fe Trail, the Forked Lighting Ranch and the Civil War Battle of Glorieta.Visitors are able to climb down into a reconstructed kiva, or underground ceremonial chamber of the Native Americans. Please do so with respect.
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