Coronado Historic Site is a renowned tourist destination located in Bernalillo, New Mexico. The site is named after Francisco Vzquez de Coronado, a famous Spanish explorer who was the first European to visit the area in 1540. The Coronado Historic Site features the remains of a Native American pueblo village that thrived in the fourteenth century. Visitors can explore the village ruins, view murals, browse artifacts, and learn about the history and culture of the Ancestral Pueblo people. The site also offers a gift shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs and books to commemorate their visit. The Coronado Historic Site is managed by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is a popular destination for history buffs and tourists interested in learning about the region's rich cultural heritage.
Amenities and More
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kids
Reviews
I would visit just for the views!
There is a small museum and a special exhibit showing murals that were removed from the ruins for conservation.
The actual ruins are barely noticeable, follow the path and read the description of what each area used to look like.
A very small gift shop that does not compare to any of the offerings in Albuquerque or Santa Fe.
I would say this is the perfect place for historians and archeologists interested in knowing about the excavations and remains.
Stopped to check it out and asked if they had a veteran discount. Both me and my buddy and I got a personal tour by Leroy. Amazing place and our guide Leroy was a great spirit guide! We got his number and will be calling him soon. Him and his wife make amazing jewelry and indigenous items. Great people there! Definitely stop here.
This site is very enjoyable to visit. They have a nice little museum and an area where they have preserved ancient murals. You can also watch a video and walk the grounds. There are a lot of ruins and a replica home.
It's pretty neat, but understand that it is a replica of what was found on the grounds, not the actual ruins. Other then the views, there really isn't all that much to see.
Huaua Pueblo Historic Site would be a better and more accurate name for this site. It's unknown what Coronado's involvement with this site is, but if he was here it was a battle and raid for food and forage in his 1540 expedition. The visitor center here has wonderful murals from a partially underground kiva, and on a tour you can go into the reconstructed kiva and see replica murals on the walls of it. The importance of the adjacent Rio Grande, and the Pueblo people's farming and lives here are presented and discussed on the tour
Went here on a whim and were very happy we did!! Quite the little treasure of history and past events! Nice museum distinctly covering Native American and then Spanish influence in the region. Fantastic collection of actual, preserved, several-hundred-year-old kiva murals. Awesome 100-year-old, restored kiva that has hand-painted murals created with similar techniques and materials as the originals. What really made this visit special though was our tour guide! She was very knowledgeable, respectful, interactive, and engaging - especially with my teenagers!! We all left very impressed with our impromptu visit!
I just wonder if it would discourage novice reviewers from reviewing if they felt they couldn't remember all the details of their hotel/restaurant or attraction experience. Or they might feel it is helpful having the guide for review. I suppose only the future development of TA will tell! I just wonder if it would discourage novice reviewers from reviewing if they felt they couldn't remember all the details of their hotel/restaurant or attraction experience. Or they might feel it is helpful having the guide for review. I suppose only the future development of TA will tell!
A beautiful state park, right next to the river, which is very wheelchair accessible. This was the only site that we toured that had painted murals, amazing for having been excavated, and transported to where they currently reside in the museum. Just know that no photography is allowed of the murals, given their sacred nature.
Location
485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004, United States
Hours
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Monday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday Close
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Wednesday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Thursday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Friday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Saturday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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