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Also known as: Green Table Mountain
Mesa Verde National Park is a globally renowned UNESCO World Heritage site located in Montezuma County, protecting some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in North America. Established by Congress in 1906, the park encompasses over 52,000 acres of rugged sandstone alcoves and steep mesas, safeguarding thousands of ancient archaeological treasures, including magnificent subterranean ceremonial kivas and massive cliff-side villages built over 800 years ago.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Take a ranger-guided climbing tour into the massive Cliff Palace, explore the multi-story tunnels of Balcony House, drive the scenic Mesa Top Loop Road to view ancient architectural evolutions, and view exquisite native artifacts at the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum.
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