Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to visit, with no entry fee. The City of Albuquerque charges a small parking fee at Boca Negra Canyon.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours to visit two petroglyph areas.
- Best time
- October to April. Summer is hot with no shade, so go early in the morning.
- Getting there
- The monument is on Albuquerque's west side. Albuquerque International Sunport is about 25 minutes away by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Petroglyph National Monument questions
Where is the best place to see petroglyphs in Albuquerque?
Boca Negra Canyon has the most carvings on short paved trails. Piedras Marcadas and Rinconada Canyon offer quieter, longer walks.
Are dogs allowed at Petroglyph National Monument?
Leashed dogs are allowed at Rinconada and Piedras Marcadas, but not at Boca Negra Canyon.
How old are the petroglyphs?
Most were carved about 400 to 700 years ago.
