Montezuma's Castle Original Layout

Montezuma Castle National Monument

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(2.7K) · Monument in Camp Verde, United States
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Feb 14, 2025
Talking with the volunteer docent made this entire visit worthwhile. The actual ruins were a bit of a disappointment, especially compared to Mesa Verde.Full review by MeriAnneG
Jan 30, 2025
This third of a mile easy walk takes one past the cliff dwellings of the Sinagua. Signs give pertinent information, and there's a small gift shop where one can pick up a souvenir if desired. It's a q…Full review by JKorW
Jan 13, 2025
Neat little stop on our way from Phoenix to Sedona. Highly recommended. Nice smooth path for strollers and wheelchairsFull review by javkiewo2000
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, located near Camp Verde, Arizona, in the Southwestern United States, features well-preserved cliff-dw…
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Among the country’s foremost National Monuments, the Montezuma Castle National Monument boasts rich history and heritage. C…
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Montezuma Castle is actually one of the United State's first National Monuments. This five story 50 room cliff dwelling is one of the best preser…
theoutbound.com
Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and u…
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Located:Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Area:859.27 acres (347.73 ha)
Visitors:390,151 (in 2018)

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Can we see the Montezuma well also in a self guided tour of the castle?
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They are at two different locations, but yes both are self guided
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Good afternoon. is the trail to the castle and back easy for someone who is wheelchair bound?
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The path is paved with asphalt. It is mostly flat. We had someone with us who was using a cane and she had no issues.
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This looks interesting. Do you just see the outside and you can’t go in? Thank you
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No, you can't go inside the cliff dwelling.
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Question for photographers. What is the best time of day to photograph Montezuma Castle? Would prefer it not be in …
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Question for photographers. What is the best time of day to photograph Montezuma Castle? Would prefer it not be in shade and not noon day sun.
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I was there in the mid to late afternoon and thought it was perfect.
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can i drive close to the cliff dwelling and view it as my wife cannot walk far
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I don't think so. It is viewable from the parking area, but not a lot. It can be a very short walk to look up close.
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