Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Park Service, Arizona.

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape.

Nearby Activities

  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Montezuma Castle: Follow I-17 to exit 289 (90 minutes north of Phoenix, 45 minutes south of Flagstaff). Drive east (through two traffic circles) for approximately 1/2 mile to the blinking red light. Turn left onto Montezuma Castle Road. Montezuma Well: Follow I-17 to exit 293 (north of the exit for Montezuma Castle). Continue through the towns of McGuireville and Rimrock, following the signs for 4 miles to the entrance to the Well.

Additional Information

  • Montezuma Castle National Monument Official Website
  • Montezuma Castle National Monument Map

Photo Gallery

  • Montezuma CastleLooking up at Montezuma Castle
  • Storage Room at Montezuma CastleThe Sinagua used space efficiently - here a storage room sits in a short cliff space below the main Castle.
  • Window in Montezuma CastleVisitors to Montezuma Castle usually only get to see the dwelling from the outside. This view shows what the Sinagua might have seen.
  • Montezuma Castle in the CliffMontezuma Castle was built in an alcove about 90 feet up a cliff. This protects the dwelling from flooding.
  • Montezuma WellMontezuma Well provided a stable source of water to the Sinagua.
  • Montezuma Well OverlookFrom the overlook, visitors can view some of the dwellings alongside Montezuma Well.

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