Pueblo del Arroyo — Attraction in New Mexico

My visit to Pueblo del Arroyo at Chaco Canyon was quite insightful. It was early morning and among the first visitors of the site, and I noticed a few people diligently working, carefully cleaning parts of the site. It's clear a lot of effort goes into preserving these incredible structures.

One of the most striking features at Pueblo del Arroyo was the prevalence of T-shaped doorways. These unique openings were quite distinctive and seemed to be a recurring architectural element throughout the ruins.

Pueblo del Arroyo, built between AD 1025 and 1075, is position near Fajada Butte and its proximity to Pueblo Bonito which is located approximately 300 meters due east of the site, though it was constructed later. It may have functioned as a multi-story great house and later served as a large kiva complex. Its location within Chaco Canyon suggests it played a significant role in the ancient Chacoan community, possibly as a ceremonial center or an extension of the larger...

It's almost all dirt roads to get there so be wary of that, but I made it in my Honda Civic with no issues. Ruins are otherwise easy to get to. You can hike through some but remember it's not a playground. Dress for...

You need an off road vehicle to reach the Pueblo but is definitely worth the drive! These are some of the best ruins on the flats inside the park. Not a long walk and you get an up and close view of these...