Coronado Historic Site
Kuaua Pueblo
Kuaua Pueblo beside the Rio Grande, where you can enter a reconstructed underground ceremonial chamber to see ancient murals.
Located in the town of Bernalillo, this site preserves Kuaua Pueblo, founded around 1325, and the Coronado expedition of Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado camped nearby in 1540. The highlight is the reconstructed square underground ceremonial chamber (kiva), whose walls display replicas of the ancient Indigenous murals; the originals are shown in the visitor center. The site overlooks the Rio Grande and the Sandia Mountains and is about a 30-minute drive from the city center.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 08:30–17:00; closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
- Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
- Sandia Peak Tramway
- Sandia Crest
- Elena Gallegos Open Space
- Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
- Sawmill Market