Coronado National Memorial - National Park Directory

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

A great diversity of birds are found in and near Coronado National Memorial

Two cavers inspect a series of calcite cave formations

Coronado Cave is a large limestone cavern with cave formations such as stalactites and stalagmites

Sun setting over the San Rafael Valley with a cane cholla in the foreground.

Sunsets from Montezuma Pass provide a beautiful opportunity to gaze out into the Sky Islands.

Pink morning glories with mountain and grasslands

Each year the pink-throated morning glories bloom during monsoon season in the grasslands

Rocky trail along a hillside with a tall stock of a blooming yucca.

View from the Coronado Cave trail.

Photos: National Park Service

About Coronado National Memorial

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.

Quick Facts

State Arizona

Designation National Memorial

State Code AZ

Weather Though the park shares a border with our southern neighbors, the elevation and the mountain ecosystem keep Coronado National Memorial relatively cool in the summer, and winter can bring snow.…

Location & Map

Coronado National Memorial is located in Arizona.

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Operating Hours

Coronado National Memorial is a day use park. The trails, picnic area, waysides, and Montezuma Pass overlook are open each day from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset.

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Getting There

From the city of Sierra Vista continue south on Hwy 92 about 20 miles and turn right onto S. Coronado Memorial Drive. Follow Coronado Memorial Drive (it will turn into E Montezuma Canyon Rd) 5 miles to the Visitor Center.

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Contact & Address

Address 4101 E Montezuma Canyon Road, Hereford, AZ, 85615

Phone 5203665515

Email coro_interpretation@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

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

Things To Do

Visit Coronado Visitor Center

Explore the exhibits about the Coronado Expedition, the legacy of Spanish and Native American cultures in the region, and the…

Birding at Coronado

Birds abound at Coronado National Memorial. Certain varieties are migratory, while others can be seen throughout the year.

Visit Coronado Cave

Visit a wild cave within the Memorial. A great place to get out of the heat in the summer and…

Visitor Centers

Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center

The visitor center includes in-depth exhibits on the Coronado Expedition of 1540-1542, as well as thorough information about the natural history of the park. There…

Hours: The visitor center is open every day (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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