Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
Tyuonyi
A view of Tyuonyi and the cliff dwelling in Frijoles Canyon from the mesa.
View from a Cavate
A view of Tyuonyi from a cavate along the Main Loop Trail in Frijoles Canyon.
Long House
A view of Long House dwellings from the mesa top.
Frijoles Canyon
A view of Frijoles Canyon from the Frey Trail
Cerro Grande
A view of the Valles Caldera from Cerro Grande, the highest point in Bandelier.
The Rio Grande
A view of the Rio Grande, the lowest point in Bandelier, from the mesa above Frijoles Canyon
Visitor Center
Bandelier visitor center in winter
