Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki
A group of ancient Puebloan village ruins built of red sandstone. The main site once had more than a hundred rooms and a ball court.
Wupatki lies on the desert grassland north of Sunset Crater. After a volcanic eruption in the 12th century, the fertile volcanic ash attracted ancient Puebloan peoples to settle here. The main site, Wupatki Pueblo, has about one hundred rooms, a circular gathering place, and a ball court. Next to it is a natural wind cave that seems to 'breathe.' Along the loop road, visitors can also see several other ruins, including Wukoki, Citadel, and Lomaki. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Sunset Crater, and one entrance ticket covers both monuments.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset; visitor center approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
- Grand Falls of the Little Colorado
- Lockett Meadow
- Humphreys Peak
- Mount Elden
- Arizona Snowbowl
- Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Buffalo Park