Visited on a Saturday in late July. We arrived about 10:00 and had no problem getting a parking space. It was a warm day so we started out on the main trail right after we arrived . If it's a warm day take some water with you. We did and others along the way commented they wished they had. There... more

If visiting in the summer, go early to avoid the heat. This attraction is a good distance off the main highway, so give yourself plenty of time for driving. My kids really enjoyed climbing up and down the ladders and exploring the cliff dwellings. more

My family loved this place....wish we would have had more time to spend exploring more of the park. Beautiful drive from Santa Fe to the park and even more beautiful once you arrive. Frijoles Canyon is incredible. We took main trail to view the ruins and cliff dwellings. Lots of climbing on paved trails but it was no problem for... more

This was my second time to Bandelier, this time with an elven year old child. I was concerned that my nephew may not like the site, but he loved climbing up to the Alcove House and into the Kivas. The paved pathway makes this an easy walk and the trip to the upper falls is worth the hike. more

Archaeology always interests me, so this was a wonderful day trip. Plus, the geology is as interesting as the ruins. We went in early June, so we had no problem with parking. We enjoyed a bit more serendipity when we had a personal tour of the main loop with one of the park's rangers who gave a wonderful presentation on... more

What a great day trip from Santa Fe. Costs $12 to enter the park. We went on the main trail and then the trail to Alcove House. The main trail takes about 45 minutes, nice scenic walk. The walk to the Alcove House is awesome, you have to walk up ladders. You should keep in mind this is best for... more

We arrived by 8:00 a.m. and the parking lot was nearly empty. By the time we left three hours later, you couldn't find a parking place. Bandelier National Monument is a national park with hiking trails, visitor center, shop and snack bar. Hiking the main loop trail is what most visitors seem to do and you can watch archeologists hard... more

Bandelier is a great day trip from Santa Fe, and well worth the 1 hr. drive. New to the the Southwest, it was great to see some of the scenery on the way out and experience the landscape and history at the park. We took the leisurely main loop hiking trail, easy for most people. I would highly recommend a... more

We had to opportunity to visit the Santa Fe area. I must admit that we were a bit underwhelmed by our first visit to the area. Bandelier is one the sites worth visiting if you're in the area. Perhaps 1,000 years ago it housed ancient tribe of Native Americans. Named after Swiss Antropologist Adolph Bandilier of Switzerland. Once you past... more