About this city
Also known as: The Heart of the West
Monument Valley is a globally iconic, unincorporated tribal region spanning the border of northern Arizona and southern Utah, situated deep within the Navajo Nation. Formally known as Oljato-Monument Valley, this majestic landscape is world-renowned for its colossal sandstone buttes that tower up to 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Serving as a defining, timeless cinematic visual symbol of the American West, it remains a sacred homeland to the Navajo people. The community revolves around preserving indigenous culture and providing a gateway to unmatched scenic touring and geological wonder.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Drive the breathtaking 17-mile scenic dirt loop trail past the iconic East and West Mitten Buttes. Photograph the sunset from the famous John Ford's Point overlook. Hire an authorized Navajo guide for a horseback or jeep tour into restricted backcountry canyon arches. Browse authentic Navajo silver jewelry and handmade rugs at the tribal visitor center.
