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Montezuma Castle National Monument


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Camp Verde
Traveler Description: This stone castle built into a shallow cave on a cliff was once a six-story dwelling with 45 rooms.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Historic site, Other
Activities: Birdwatching, Group tours/walking tour
Address: 1620 W. Finnie Flats Road Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Tel: 520-567-3322

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A must see
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5 of 5 stars
SenoraStrib   57 contributions
Orlando, FL
Nov 23, 2009

What a beautiful place. It's a quick stop but worth the time. more

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2 of 5 stars
PULAOKHAO   32 contributions
ARLINGTON
Sep 13, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

the ruins are high in a cliff and since 1951 visitors are not allowed to go to the ruins so you just stand about seventy five feet below and stare at the ruins, which are not much to look at after a few minutes; everything is outdoors so go when weather is nice else it can be extremely hot and... more

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3 of 5 stars
jkungfu   19 contributions
Massachusetts
Aug 4, 2009

Montezuma's Castle is an interesting quick stop that should be a part of any Sedona itinerary. more

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5 of 5 stars
pourgirl   7 contributions
CA
Jan 23, 2009

Definitely make time for Montezuma's Castle if you are in the Sedona area. Fascinating ruins from a distinctive culture. more

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5 of 5 stars
MNwanderers   12 contributions
Minneapolis
Jan 3, 2009

This is a quick loop around the "castle". The park is very educational and easy to access, right off I-17 between Sedona and Phoenix. A must see. more

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4 of 5 stars
orangekitty   67 contributions
USA
Nov 22, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We have a senior pass so no need to pay the entry fee (which is $5/person -- ouch!). Hence, we have nothing to complain about but had we paid the fee the review would be very different. Montezuma's castle is nice to look at but that's all you can do. The picture you see of it posted here is no... more

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5 of 5 stars
jessika14   44 contributions
Boston, Massachusetts
Nov 20, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

During my recent business trip to Arizona, I had a free day. A free day opens up a whole can of possibilities. What to do? What to see? I decided a trip to Sedona was the way to go. It was a mere 2 hours from my hotel, and well, is a top tourist destination in AZ. I normally don't... more

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5 of 5 stars
ABE50   1 contribution
baltimore Md.
Nov 5, 2008

Its been a year since we visited montezumas castle, I never heard of it until then. I was mesmerized by the site and some how puzzled by the whys of its existence, you leave with a lot of questions that only speculation can answer. you become intrigued by the way these early indians existed and how they went about daily... more

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4 of 5 stars
KLM1   170 contributions
Kitchener, Canada
Oct 9, 2008

We visited Montezuma Well first, and then Montezuma Castle. I found the castle to be absolutely fascinating. We paid the $5 adminission fee, and it was totally worth it. It's a short paved trail to the main castle, and a little further to castle A. There was a news program there filming one of the park guides giving the history... more

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5 of 5 stars
JayJayBee   86 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Sep 3, 2008

We hoped to stop at Montezuma Castle on our drive from Phoenix to Sedona, but found that it closed at 6 pm—and they closed the gates even earlier than that. What a bummer! But we came back the next day for a more leisurely activity after a day of hiking in Sedona—it’s a 30-mile trip one-way. It costs $6 per... more

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Montezuma Castle National Monument Address

1620 W. Finnie Flats Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Tel: 520-567-3322