Good to know
- Tickets
- The monument charges an entry fee per vehicle, covered by the America the Beautiful pass. It also covers Sunset Crater Volcano. Check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- Half a day to see the main pueblos, or a full day with Sunset Crater.
- Best time
- Spring and fall. Summer is hot at the lower elevations.
- Getting there
- Flagstaff is about 45 minutes away. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is about 50 minutes away; Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 3 hours by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Wupatki National Monument questions
Can you see Wupatki and Sunset Crater in one day?
Yes, a 34-mile loop road links them, and one entrance pass covers both monuments.
Which pueblo at Wupatki is best?
Wupatki Pueblo, behind the visitor center, is the largest. Wukoki is a favorite for photos.
Who lived at Wupatki?
Ancestors of today's Hopi, Zuni and other Pueblo peoples lived here. For many Native communities these sites remain places of their ancestors.
