Coronado State Monument

The Coronado Historic Site encompasses the ruins of Kuaua Pueblo, featuring recovered murals and artifacts that represent pre-colonial Native American civilization in the region.

Established in 1940, the site marks where Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado encountered the Tiwa-speaking Native Americans during his 1540 expedition searching for the Seven Cities of Gold.

The recovered kiva murals from Kuaua Pueblo stand as examples of pre-1541 Native American art, displaying the artistic traditions of the Tiwa-speaking communities.

The visitor center, designed by architect John Gaw Meem, offers guided tours of the reconstructed painted kiva at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with admission fees of $7 for adults.

The site contains multiple kivas built in round, square, and rectangular shapes, revealing the architectural evolution of the pueblo over three centuries of occupation.

Location: New Mexico

Inception: 1940

GPS coordinates: 35.32944,-106.55750

Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:39