Park
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
28 locals recommend
Location
Chinle, AZ
Tips from locals
Canyon de Chelly National Monument was established on April 1, 1931 as a unit of the National Park Service.
A vast park in northeastern Arizona, on Navajo tribal lands. The 800-feet tall, Spider Rock spire and towering sandstone cliffs surround the canyon. Prehistoric rock art dots the area and remains of ancient Pueblo villages.
Canyon de Chelly National Monument is one of the unique attractions in Arizona that you have to see to believe! This breathtaking canyon epitomizes the American West. Its sandstone walls contain evidence left by ancient indigenous people, making it a prized piece of history.