Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance
A field of wildflowers blooms in the grasslands, one of the many life zones in the park NPS Photo / D. Bly

Coronado National Memorial

National Historic Site · Arizona · National Park Service

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They encountered rich traditions and brought new technologies. The resulting collision and combination of cultures reverberates today.

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Phone
5203665515
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

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What's here

Highlights: Explorers and Expeditions · Monuments and Memorials · Animals · Birds · Caves, Caverns and Karst · Geology · Scenic Views · Watersheds

Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Biking · Road Biking · Caving · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Hiking · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A brilliant red bird in a tree
    NPS Photo
  • Two cavers inspect a series of calcite cave formations
    NPS Photo
  • Sun setting over the San Rafael Valley with a cane cholla in the foreground.
    NPS Volunteer Ron Stewart
  • Pink morning glories with mountain and grasslands
    NPS Photo / D. Bly

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12