Just outside of the city in Bernalillo, Coronado offers a look at the remains of early pueblo life including a restored kiva. Named after Francisco Vásquez de Coronado who stumbled onto the area while looking for the cities of gold, it should have been name instead after the people who lived there and whose earthen ruins sit alongside the Rio Grande. Kuaua, a Tiwa word for "evergreen," was first settled around AD 1300.

In addition to an exhibit area, restored kiva, restrooms, and covered picnic areas, Coronado offers the splendid view of the Sandias across the Rio Grande. There’s short and easy to negotiate hiking trails, and a path down to the river.

Open 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays.

Admission Prices: $3. A combination ticket, good for admission to both Jémez and Coronado State Monuments is available for $5. Sunday admission for New Mexico residents with ID is free. Wednesday admission is free to New Mexico Seniors with ID. Children 16 and under are always admitted free. For more information visit NMMonuments.org

Directions: Bernalillo, NM. On State Highway 550/44 1.7 miles west of I-25 Exit 242 to Kuaua Road.

Coronado State Monument Just outside of the city in Bernalillo, Coronado offers a look at the remains of early pueblo life including a restored kiva. Named after Francisco Vásquez de Coronado who stumbled onto the area while looking for the cities of gold, it should have been name instead after the people who lived there and whose earthen ruins sit alongside the Rio Grande. Kuaua, a Tiwa word for "evergreen," was first settled around AD 1300. In addition to an exhibit area, restored kiva, restrooms, and covered picnic areas, Coronado offers the splendid view of the Sandias across the Rio Grande. There’s short and easy to negotiate hiking trails, and a path down to the river. Open 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday through Monday. Closed Tuesdays. Admission Prices: $3. A combination ticket, good for admission to both Jémez and Coronado State Monuments is available for $5. Sunday admission for New Mexico residents with ID is free. Wednesday admission is free to New Mexico Seniors with ID. Children 16 and under are always admitted free. For more information visit NMMonuments.org Directions: Bernalillo, NM. On State Highway 550/44 1.7 miles west of I-25 Exit 242 to Kuaua Road. © 2009
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