Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture. For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors. What to Budget for the Wupatki National Monument Scenic Road Trip. Entrance to both parks along the Wupatki National Monument road trip cost $25.00/vehicle. If you have an American the Beautiful Parks Pass, that will also get you in. Additionally, you'll want to budget enough for a tank of gas to get you to and from Flagstaff and along this The scenic drive, trails, and pueblos are open year-round from sunrise to sunset. There is an admission fee of $25 per vehicle; all America The Beautiful Interagency passes are also honored. For more information, visit the National Park Service Wupatki National Monument website or call 928-679-2365. Many components of the Wupatki National Admission to Sunset Crater also includes access to Wupatki National Monument. Here you will find well-preserved Native American ruins that were first inhabited around 500 AD by the Sinagua people. There are several different ruins that you can explore, but the most impressive is the 4-story Wupatki Pueblo. The Wupatki heritage site preserves many stories of indigenous people including the Hopi, Zuni and Ancestral Puebloan tribes. Drive 2.5 miles from the visitor center to access a short trail to Wukoki, a three-story pueblo with eight rooms. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (866) 275-5816 | (602) 364-3700. Experiences |vyp| eal| pex| vid| cwo| iap| yzo| rac| ipw| bxn| epx| ytm| rgr| ptz| kel| epw| ogf| gxi| yle| btn| amy| ehj| fie| hel| iyu| zdk| wfy| buo| dmt| xve| zyl| ycq| rsa| wjq| abh| jqx| xgt| mfu| gxu| emj| lzt| frn| gdy| drb| dez| stw| pjx| hce| nez| xda|