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- Valles Caldera
National Preserve - Was created over 1.4 million years
ago. This is one of the largest calderas in the world. (14 miles
across)
Redondo Peak - Is the highest peak in Sandoval Country
(11,254 feet elevation)
Bandelier National Monument - Contains 32,737 acres of
scenic wilderness, natural beauty, striking land formation,
abundant wildlife and astonishing prehistoric Indian
ruins.
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Jemez State Monument - Exhibits ruins from the 1300 A.D.
Towa Pueblo of Guisewa (place of the boiling water) and 17th
century Spanish Mission of San Jose de los Jemez.
Battleship Rock - This is a sheer cliff that rises above
the river like a pointed battleship prow.
Soda Dam - A geological phenomenon, is a natural hot
spring deposit of treating rock that formed over thousands of years
from carbonated waters issuing from a fault zone.
Gilman Tunnels - These are two impressive old railroad
tunnels that were blasted out of solid rock in the 1800's for
logging trains to bring timber down from the high country. The
Guadalupe River thunders through this majestic gorge.
Jemez Pueblo - This is a single puebloan village of
Walatown in which 3000+ tribal members reside. Occupied since the
16th century, it is the last remaining pueblo to speak of the Towa
dialect. Many of its artists are world-renowned and offer something
for all collectors. The visitor center (505) 834-7735 offers
interpretive tours that can include dance performances, artist
demonstrations and traditional feast.
Zia Pueblo - This is perhaps
best known for its ancient sun symbol, hailed as an emblem of
friendship. Potters from this Keresan Village have a well-deserved
reputation for excellence and are known for the red-on-white
pottery. Some of Zia's painters are nationally recognized for their
watercolors and oils. Zia's Cultural Center (505) 867-3304 serves
as and outlet for tribally produced arts and
crafts.
Give the La Cueva Lodge a call today
and plan your next relaxing vacation.
(866) 831-6080
or Toll-Free
(866) 312-0102 |
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