
Bandelier National Monument spans 33,000 acres on the Pajarito Plateau and features well-preserved cliff dwellings carved into soft volcanic tuff by the Ancestral Pueblo people over 750 years ago. Visitors hike through Frijoles Canyon to explore ancient pueblos, petroglyphs, kivas, and cavates while experiencing stunning scenery of canyons, mesas, and creeks.
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