Coronado National Memorial

National Park Service, Arizona.

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and hundreds of Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They encountered rich traditions and brought new technologies. The resulting collision and combination of cultures reverberates today.

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From the city of Sierra Vista continue south on Hwy 92 about 20 miles and turn right onto S. Coronado Memorial Drive. Follow Coronado Memorial Drive (it will turn into E Montezuma Canyon Rd) 5 miles to the Visitor Center.

Additional Information

  • Coronado National Memorial Map
  • Coronado National Memorial Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • View from the cave trailView from the Coronado Cave trail.
  • View from the cave trailView from the Coronado Cave trail.
  • Wintery Montezuma CanyonAlthough located in an arid and warm climate, the Madrean Sky Islands typically receive several snow storms every winter.
  • Sunset From Montezuma PassSunsets from Montezuma Pass provide a beautiful opportunity to gaze out into the Sky Islands.
  • Coronado National Monument
  • Pink-throated morning glories in the grasslandsEach year the pink-throated morning glories bloom during monsoon season in the grasslands
  • Wildflowers and Montezuma PeakA field of wildflowers blooms in the grasslands, one of the many life zones in the park
  • View from Montezuma Pass at sunsetViews stretch along mountain ridges and beyond the US/Mexico border from Montezuma Pass,
  • Cave formations of Coronado CaveCoronado Cave is a large limestone cavern with cave formations such as stalactites and stalagmites
  • Vermillion FlycatcherA great diversity of birds are found in and near Coronado National Memorial

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