Reviews of Pecos National Historical Park (Park)

Caleb Rothe

This is a great historical park. Some of the most helpful and courteous NPS staff we've had the privilege of interacting with. I highly recommend the 1.25 mile loop trail just off of the visitor center. It's very well done! Borrow a companion guide from the ranger in the visitor center to walk and learn/read as you go.

Thomas Cera

Pecos is a wonderful National Park property. It is special because one could learn about Native American history and Spanish history at the same time. It is an amazing story. There is a trail that leads around the main sites. There is also a shortcut so if your time is limited you could still see the main points of interest. The setting is beautiful. The trail is well maintained and peaceful. The rangers are very friendly and informative. The park is not far from Santa Fe so it is an easy addition to anyone's itinerary. Great spot!

Drake MacFarland

Located on old Route 66 (pre 1937) near Santa Fe New Mexico. The Pecos National Historic Park has been restored to a remarkably historic look and feel. As you walk through the ruins it is possible to imagine yourself actually being there many years ago in it's heyday. The drive on Route 66 to Pecos National Historic Park is part of the charm. A visit here makes a wonderful day trip.

michael black

If you like history and the West, you won't be disappointed. Large visitor center with all amenities. Great easy to handle trail around the site.

Dario Chavez

The Pecos National Historic Monument is most definitely worth a stop. It's not only free but very interesting if you enjoy history. For a small park there's quite a bit to see: kivas that you can enter, mission ruins, and beautiful views. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here.

Piedad Contreras

Very beautiful educational place. Lots of trails to explore.

Karin Nordlander

Lovely walk along a great trail. Dogs allowed. Interesting history.

Rita Smith

We were quite surprised at how fun and educational this experience was. Being able to enter underground dwellings was pretty awesome. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful. Being able to walk on a historical trail let's you realize some of the hardships pioneers may have had.

Valentin Estrella

Love nature ...beautiful place to visit.

Larry Swanson

Excellent park,great history here. Very knowledgeable staff. A great place to visit if you're historically minded

Mark Dunham

Posada at Pecos was beautiful and holy. Kudos to all the town folk and park staff!

Patrick Gregerson

Just 30 minutes from Santa Fe this small historical park provides an opportunity to learn about the early pueblos in the Sangre de Cristos mountains. You can enter kivas to experience what it was like to live in these enclosed structures first built in AD 1100. The remains of Mission Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Porciúncula de los Pecos is also preserved here.

Caleb Etheridge

Beautiful place to visit and a ton of interesting facts to see and learn about. Really lends perspective to how ingenious Native Americans were and just how well they were able to adapt to their surroundings and make the most of what the land provided. A little hard to find from I-25 so be on the lookout for signs if you want to visit.

Cassidy Villano

Very informative historical park. Very detailed museum space with historical timeline and background of the Pecos people, artifacts found on the site, and even art! We enjoyed our time here!

Evangeline Elmendorf Greene

Beautiful historical spiritual place!

John Poe

Beautiful I'd go back and spend more time there

DragonKing 3564

Really nice place to go if you are on vacation

christinemathers10

The park is very well maintained! It was dog friendly and free to park and walk around. I definitely recommend.

Cari Anderson

Great place all around!

Mr Xeno

You'll never experience the mountains the same way again. You'll be able to ponder how far and how deep and far reaching these people's are

Linda McAteer

Like all of our National Parks and historical sites, this is very much worth the trip.

simply sassy

Amazing and they haven't even finished all the excavations....i can't wait to see what new things they find in the future

Bryce Caster

Neat small National Park Service site that includes the ruins of a pueblo and Spanish church along a 1.25 mile path. The visitor center also has a wonderful museum on the history of the region. There is a lot of history here!

Gwen Sund

I liked this area, and I got some cool photos from it. But it's more of a walk than a real hike. The trail is paved and the grade on it is pretty chill. If you aren't much of a hiker it's one of the best spots to get near an old NM building, if you are into wandering the wilderness this isn't going to hold your attention for very long (but is still worth stopping by at least once).

Erin Bonesteel

Worth the stop. Take a walk around the ruins, and read about them with the field guide. There is no fee at this park.

Whitney M

Beautiful park with well maintained trails. My husband I enjoyed our time here. It is a quiet and beautiful place.

Michelle Pargas

Beautiful place to visit

Ms. Berna

Ranger Eric was awesome, and the guided tour so really informative! Getting there was super easy and the musuem and gift shop are two thumbs up!

John Hall

Easy and picturesque trail through that site.

Michael Sloan

Beautiful scenic drive

Charles Honaker

A very nice updated facility with some nice historical treasures to view. Take a minute and check it out. Camping is close and absolutely stunning views with great fishing , hiking for all skill levels.

Mike Murphy

Great historical significence...enjoyed introductory film...staff was super friendly...the site itself was remarkable.

Randy Herrin

Great place to stop and stretch your legs and learn the history of the original inhabitants of New Mexico. This is a National Historic Monument administered by the Park Service. A very well presented Monument.

Artie Martinez

This is a great place to go see if you visit Pecos New Mexico

James B

Fascinating history.

Neil Valentine

Well presented visitor center with displays explaining the full history of the area and settlements. A short video also explains it in detail. The trail was partly closed when we visited, but what we could see was excellent. Up close in the ruins and a real feel of what went on. Very pleased we visited.

Nicolas Van Tomme

Not that much to see. A few ruins but have been to much better once.

Kip

You must see this beautiful place. Nice to hike and the scenery is amazing!

Robert Hetland

Outstanding stop for the family. Rangers were great. Museum told the story well. Kids loved climbing in the underground Indian house (15' ceilings). In and out under an hour.

Liberty Corriz

Very fun and educational for the kids as well

Gary Cort

An absolute gem of a park. Visitor center has a very nice display which dovetails perfectly with your walk thru the ruins. The location makes it obvious why it was inhabited for such a long period. The Jr Ranger program is well designed and engaging. There are civil war battlefields that are nearby that are also part of the park.

Kiefer Thomas

Pecos is a wonderful hidden, little gem in the National Park System. It's seldom visited, well run, clean and pristine. The history is amazing and well documented by way of placards, signs and inside information. The gift store has some great gifts and merchandise as well. I'll be back!

Maria Gentile

Great place to visit. Rich history. There is an annual Peace Day when the native Pecos Pueblos return to honor their ancestors. They have a procession that comes from St. Anthony's church to the park. They hold mass in the old church then have dancing, drumming and lunch. It's a great ceremony!

David Lewis

Free. Which was surprising. Well worth the side trip. Simple, but fascinating.

Christine Wilson

The walk was beautiful, at least today it wasn't too hot. I could take my dog on the trail. We both enjoyed the leisurely stroll. There are some hills, but the park provides benches if you get tired. I would do it again

Warren Keating

A fabulous historic site with a beautiful pueblo structure that you can explore, just make sure to be careful to follow the proper etiquette when approaching the site. The rules are not obvious.

M. N.

Warning! Google maps GPS can send you to the wrong place!! But don't give up, ask around in a gas station if this happens to you. The GPS took me to a gas station, but they were quick to direct me. I visited from another state, this place is definitely a ways out. The information provided in the visitor center was very informative and we'll put together. The ruins are a good walk out, take comfortable shoes and depending on the weather maybe a sweater (it started to rain for us). It's definitely worth the drive! You can enter an old food storage area, I had a great time here!!! The history here is very important to the development of the united States

Lava Valdez

Beautiful ruins in my local area.

Luela Roberts

Very enjoyable. My first visit, but not the last.

Steve M

Free, did I say free, well yes I did. Great interpretation center. Nice maintained walk. Very enjoyable

Sean Green

Very interesting and cool place to visit!

Terry Randall

Such a beautiful place. To ride a bike through here is absolutely fantastic

David Swanson

Just go! Get up there get a meal on the road side cafe in a 400 year old building! Viva Pecos!

Angelo Dominguez

nice pice of history

David Sin

Great historical hidden gem.

Jacquelyn Shendo

That's my home my Great great grandma is from that we Jemez Pueblo celebration on August 2nd

Michael Montano

Nice place a bit pricey good salection

Verna Hutchinson

History is alive here.

Paul Brooks

I love a good historical tale of humans trying to work out their differences....

Julian Docherty

Pecos was wonderful!! We were basically the only ones exploring here. The history is incredible and the sights are the same! There was a lot of information and things to see including being able to enter the preserved homes the Indians lived in. If you go you will love it!! And its free!!!

Drew Dittmer

This is a fascinating Park detailing a very interesting and arguably overlooked period of North American history. The community of Pecos is an impressively old place that has been more or less continuously occupied much longer than some of the more famous historic sites on the USA's east coast.

Vanya Karouna

I loved it here! It started to snow when we were there! The place is wide opened for you to walk around!

Rick Reeser

Interesting hidden NM. Nice trail, video.

David CoughenourDavidC

Great history, helpful staff

Bruce Bradford

Fascinating historical place, worth your time and small detour. Well-preserved kivas and lots of great ruins. The museum in the welcome center has outstanding historical pieces and dioramas. The walk through the old pueblo ruins is easy and only a mile or so.

Raja Sankaran

Beautiful scenic location

Chris Cordes

This is a great place. They have so many programs/tours and things going on for a smaller park. They have a lot of programs and volunteers and do a great job with everything. The site is very easy to access and walk around. Highly recommend the Battlefield Tour, since it is really the only way to access the battlefield due to preservation issues. A gem of a place outside of Santa Fe.

James Stein

Always visit the National Parks. This is where the true wealth of our nation is preserved. Great visitor center here and lots of interesting artifacts. Hey, a little walk will do you good.

Tina Baca

IT'S HAS BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINOUS AREAS ! INCREDIBLE

Joe Works

Nice museum and walking trail sites

Hideaki Kawachi

Wonderful ruine.

Rick Wilminko

This is a must see. Great staff and gift shop. Dogs are allowed on the trail. Watch for snakes in the summer months.

Kevin Wagner

Great National Park. Usually not a crowd. Lots of local history.

George Smithson

Staff knowledgeable and helpful.

Kevin Condit

I loved walking the civil war battlefield. I learned a lot of New Mexico history and the civil war

Eugene Hernandez

Great OutDoor Adventure, The Historical Significance is Tremendous!

Charles Jacobson

Very well-preserved place for someone who loves history very nice place to visit

Dr. Dave Quam

Pecos NHP had Pueblo ruins and part of a Spanish Mission. This is a great place to learn early American history.

James Torrence

This little gem is tucked away in a beautiful valley where few people stop to see. If you are interested in our Native American history then this is well worth the visit. Great visitor Information center and be sure to watch the historical video before doing the one mile walk around the Pueblos.

Rho M.

This is a FEE FREE NATIONAL PARK but donations appreciated. Peaceful, beautiful views, and a combination of histories over thousands of years including original Indian tribes in the area, Spaniards in the 1500s & 1600s, and white man in the 1820s. First watch the 12-min film before hiking the @1 1/4- mile loop. There were 4 churches built on the same spot in the park and remnants of 2 of them survive to this day. The Civil War historical site here is @6-7 miles away. You need to obtain a code from park ranger to access gate there. This and a location in Arizona are the 2 most western locations of Confederate and Union soldiers encountering each other. We did not have time to go here on our day trip but wish we had. Ranger Nate knows his history. And we love being able to climb and hike and crawl around some ruins (even recreations) like some of these.

Alma Guenther

Great and a beautiful day. Park office ha a sheet with information at each marker. Friendly staff.

John Lamb

A free national historical park that has a nice and short hike to the ruins. We did run across a rattlesnake though so pay attention to your surroundings.

Erica Manfre

Loved it got to see a lot of wild life

Marilyn Berkshire

Awesome. Trail is gravel. Staff is friendly. Beautiful views!!

Tian Zhang

If you have time to pass by, it is good place to learn some history.

Krystina Isaac

Easy trail, great access to archaeological site. Long and interesting history with great multicultural representations and perspectives.

Bsmmdp -

Awesome history and preserved building. Nice hike too.

Jamie Dunn

A really cool part of the land of enchantment

Se Potter

We have been here several times. Be sure and watch the movie before you walk the trail to the ruins. Great store also.

Hank Marks

This is a pretty good place to go. The Rangers are really nice and love to share anything about the place. It has a short trail and a museum. There’s also a small gift shop.

Forrest Simpson

A very nice park with very informative and friendly Rangers highly recommend it

Maria-Edna Bon

A must experience for every visitor of our sacred national parks. Do it soon before Trump sells the land to oil drillers.

Rebecca Rougeau

A lovely walk through history. Be sure to pick up a trail guide at the visitor's center.

KOthus Art

Great place easy walk. You get a chance to go down a ladder to the chamber that was made hundreds of years ago. The signage was really amazing!

Stefan Waldvogel

Small but interesting.

Gaye Pack

The total experience at Pecos National Historical Park was far above our expectations. The site and the museum are possibly the best maintained of all national park facilities that we have visited in our 60+ years of traveling. The staff was friendly and helpful. The site is clean and very well marked with historical significance. Totally amazing historical site that we knew nothing about – from the Pueblo ruins to a civil war battlefield and working ranch facilities. Don’t miss it!

Christie Staffa

Ranger Eric was so full of information and we really enjoyed ourselves!

Lars Ulrik Wacher Hansen

As a local, I love all the special events and ranger led special hikes.

Daniel Eckstein

Easy drive with a beautiful view

Kevin Maben

Great visitors center with a well out together and informative museum. Trail was amazing with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. The ruins are beautiful. Will return soon

Adrian Raabe

So beautiful and educational! I loved learning about the Cicuye Native Americans. The walk is the perfect distance to get a tour of how they lived. Thank you for protecting one of our endangered species - our state & national parks!

Jacquelyn Dahlke

Really learn while you are there. It is SO worth-it, to take a hike with a Ranger and learn about the history and culture.

Luke Frerichs

It's an interesting place to go with a pleasant walk among old Pueblo and church ruins. The trail guide and signage give a good overview of Spanish-native relations and history. Unless you are leaving from Santa Re, it's a bit of a long drive for what is actually there. Beautiful setting, though.

Fabian C de Vaca

Went to look for a home to rent nice Individual with great property to live on. Beautiful place as always.

Wayne Chavarillo

Nice place to see.

b tee

Good history of the site. Not much to view except the ruined building from the past

Roy Pitrucha Hall

Amazing place to visit and very close to Santa Fe and reasonably close to Albuquerque. The hike around is very easy around the pueblo and the old church. Tons of history there. Great little muesem that explains the places importance as well. Tips! Call ahead, see about tours. They do a lot of them throughout the park. Bring the dogs. Its a dog friendly park. Bring water and sunscreen it gets hot. And definitely bring the kids. Its a perfect park for the smaller ones.

Rose and Mike Farmer

If you are into historic Pueblo Indian sites, this is worth a stop when passing by. Free to visit. Gift shop. And friendly staff to answer questions. Mile or so walk through the ruins.

Robert Burns

Excellent learning experience. Make sure to get one of the loaner maps before going on the trail, lots more info. With a 9 & 12 yo, we probably spent about 2h there

Terje Kili

Very interesting history, nice place.

Jim

We visited the park and enjoyed it. There is a nice casual walk around the ruins. Not a lot to see like some of the other sites in NM but interesting. The staff were exceptional and very helpful.

A A

A little hot unbrala needed

Carol Douglas

Stunning painting as a blizzard blew in

Daniel Novak

Visit our parks!

eric rivera

It was good but there's so much more to experience in New Mexico for a instead of just us National Park there's so much other parks to visit and lakes and fishing creeks and ski Valley's you name it

Debbie Hansis

We enjoyed walking around to the different sites. The ranger in the Visitors Center gave us a booklet describing each point of interest. We will definitely be back to hike the Civil War trail.

Thomas Franich

This may be the finest National Monument Visitor's center in the nation. The site itself is a must-visit for anyone passing through. See the ruins of ancient American Indian Pueblos and Spanish colonial living quarters and church. The church would rival any modern church in scale if it were still whole. Learn about the history of the area and all the people who lived here. Be sure to get your Junior Ranger booklet so you can earn a badge!

Pat Bragg

Loved it! Very historical without being stuffy. We did our own unguided tour so we could do it slowly. We spoke to a park ranger about some questions we had And he was very informative . Best part of our vaca.

David Gonzales

Great if you love history

Eric Jonas

Great free place to take the family. Awesome history.

Janomemann1

Beautiful place. Maybe a few more signs?

PATTY TRUMP

Bunch of liberals stay away. They hate dogs and trump

Mike Mcmillie

So much interesting history in one small place. We got on the ranger tour and it was a champ as no one else showed. There loss. Nice gift shop as well with some great titles on the Pueblo Revolt. Just another wonderful National Park experience.

Ben Gray Hawk

Very be6scenery I really enjoyed the drive !!

XC 87505

Not only is this monument beautiful, the history of this place comes alive. Consider what it must have been like traveling by horse and wagon. How many gallons of water per day do you need for your horses? You would need to travel near streams etc. why do settlements like this become populated? Natural defenses and fortifications are important. No worries about about bandits or anything like that. There’s ticked off native populations and Pueblo revolts to. Oh yeah, the civil war... recommend you expand this visit to see the place where the battle for glorieta pass happened and the role of fort union in stopping the confederate expansion.

chad palardy

Awesome! Our guide and budding park ranger Christina was inspiring! A very spiritual place!

KillzoneZombie

I worked here from June to August doing a YCC program. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I want to thank you guys for the fun experience you guys have given me. I would recommend this park to anyone coming to Pecos. Take care Merrick N. McGuire

Elvis Flores

Gotta visit if your into history

P B

Always good to visit at least once, it's ok, but there's nothing to see. You seen one and you seen them all. Plenty of locations in New Mexico look just like this. Go up in the mountains, it's much better.

Zuyeali Amwa

Interesting place and history. Nice hike

Elizabeth K

Great experience. Rich and sorted history to reflect upon. Ruins were amazing.

Teresa Pijoan

Beautiful Vista, lovely park ranger. Great hike!

Eric Schuyler

Fantastic! Stumbled on this by accident. Couldn't believe the professional job National Parks did here. Only wish the site had been preserved earlier. Invest an hour or so and enjoy!

Fred Rathjen

Beautiful place to visit any time of the year, rich in history and beautiful scenery .

E.C.G.

Really good carne adovada

John Keith Hohm

Nice 2km walk to see lots of the pueblo.

Karin Ward

Interesting history and spectacular views

Dana Standifer

Such a lovely historical place!

Michael Gerhold

Truely unique experience well maintained friendly rangers

anthony debiase

Coolest historic site Ive visited.

Ruth Bly

Really enjoyed the walk and they had displays the day we went, very interesting.

Sum Mos

Free to visit. Very cool and educational. The past really comes alive there. As you walk along the trail and see the remains of what was once a booming and lively Pueblo you almost feel as though you've stepped back in time. And to top it all off, the views are amazing. It's great for people of ages.

Kaelin Griffin

Such a gorgeous and magical place. The trail is pretty flat, and not too long. So it's great for kids too. We will definitely be going back here.

Marrisa Stark

Crazy cool experience. You can really absorb history and culture visiting here. Very kid friendly and kind staff! Even if you aren’t a history buff, you will enjoy this! Beautiful experience.

Peter Sunday

It was relaxing

Theresa Piatt

To see this history, wow, beautiful, and educational. Loved it.

Willard Eastman

Our collective histories are what make this country great. Providing past and present context for whom we are and can be. Get out learn something new, if you haven't been take the opportunity

Walter Stoermer

Fun way to spend an afternoon. Lots of history and culture.

tai palomino

Amazing place to see lost history!! They aren't done excavating so im excited to go back in a few yrs and see what new things are found

Matthias Rainer

great hiking paths. visitor center has a water bottle refill station with cold water.

LINDA SNIDER

Friendly rangers! Excellent movie @ bidotoe center. Great walking paths to see ruins.

Andrew Kazensky

Calm, peaceful

Vincent D

Great trail through America's Western history.

Kurt Bielby

The ruins are great.

Duane Carlson

Interesting place to visit. Well worth our time.

Emily Taylor

This park is a great intro into New Mexico’s scenery. The trail is quick but it has no shade. Great historical trail!

Spiraltiger Woman

You can tent up here, have your RV, or go to see the pools on the south trail. The ranger let me in just to look. Didn't have time to hike.... yet. The pools are full after monsoons.... hint hint.