Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos
Glorieta Pass became a cultural crossroads through which hunters and gatherers, traders, colonizers, explorers, immigrants, soldiers, ranchers, and tourists passed. Walk the trails and imagine Pecos through the centuries: the bustling sounds of the trade fairs between the people of Pecos Pueblo and the Plains peoples, the clang of swords and Spanish armor, the rumble of thousands of wagons traveling the Santa Fe Trail, the gnawing hunger in your stomach after drought killed your crops, and the burst of artillery shells at Glorieta Pass. Welcome to Pecos National Historical Park, where the past is present.

1 NM-63
Pecos, NM 87552
United States

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Pecos National Historical Park is a place where history, culture, and stunning landscapes converge. Located in northern New Mexico, this site preserves the remaining structures of Pecos Pueblo, a thriving Indigenous community that stood at the crossroads of trade and cultural exchange. Visitors can explore remnants of the pueblo, a 17th-century Spanish mission, and Civil War battlefields, all set against the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Whether you're walking ancient paths or learning about the region's deep history, Pecos offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant stories of the American Southwest.

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7 days in New Mexico's landscapes

Travel through time on this seven-day road trip through northern New Mexico’s stunning landscapes and cultural heritage sites.

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Hike the Ancestral Sites Trail

This 1.25-mile loop takes you through the pueblo ruins and the mission church with interpretive signs along the way.

Visit the Civil War battlefield

Take a self-guided tour of the Glorieta Pass Battlefield, a key site in the Western campaign of the Civil War

Join a ranger-led tour

Learn more about the history of the Pueblo and Spanish influence with a guided walk through the park.

Explore nearby Santa Fe

Located just 25 miles away, Santa Fe offers additional historical and cultural experiences to complement your visit.

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Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

May 14 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...

Guided Tour: Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour

May 14 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House . This tour requires limited walking , but extended...

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

May 15 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

May 15 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...

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