Coronado National Memorial

This memorial commemorates the expedition by conquistador Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, and has several scenic hiking trails of different levels of difficulty. Coronado Peak offers great views into Mexico, and is accessible via a short trail from the graded dirt road of Montezuma Pass.

Address: S Coronado Memorial Dr
Getting there: off of South Highway 92
Hours: 8AM-4PM (Visitor Center)
Price: Free
Website: nps.gov (opens in a new tab)

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