Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project — Attraction in New Mexico

giving 5 stars because i’m sure this place is lovely, but i wasn’t able to actually go and wanted to leave some potentially helpful clarifying info to interested folks like me!

i didn’t / couldn’t visit in because, per the website (which i did not look at until i had arrived and couldn’t find the location), the tours are guided only by the folks that manage the preserve. tours need to be pre-booked in advance.

it is $200 for a private tour (2 hrs), open and accepting reservations for fridays and saturdays which can be booked on their website linked on google maps. HOWEVER, if you are native american and/or with a NM school group, the guided tour is free BUT still needs to be...

This place is filled with cozy homes and dirt roads surrounded by empty lots. The land seems to thrive with plant life. Especially along fences. The roads are well maintained. This place is usually quiet do to its spread out buildings and small homes. But a charming little place. Looks aren't everything and you may think otherwise then what I stated above but trust me, this is a peaceful, nice, and cozy place. Also as a bonus, this place can have e very beautiful sunsets that can leave you staring at...

Great people doing great work. Highly recommended. Whether you're visiting and want a tour of some of the best preserved rock art or considering making a donation to support the documentation and preservation of this unique place, the staff and volunteers at MPPP...