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Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They encountered rich traditions and brought new technologies. The resulting collision and combination of cultures reverberates today.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/coro/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=31.3672&b_tl_lng=-110.289&b_br_lat=31.3336&b_br_lng=-110.2241","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Coronado%20National%20Memorial","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/coro/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82C959-1DD8-B71B-0B596D5EE36DB6CD.jpg","title":"Wildflowers and Montezuma Peak","alt":"Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance","caption":"A field of wildflowers blooms in the grasslands, one of the many life zones in the park","credit":"NPS Photo / D. Bly","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82D04F-1DD8-B71B-0B9FBF53061B965D.jpg","title":"Vermillion Flycatcher","alt":"A brilliant red bird in a tree","caption":"A great diversity of birds are found in and near Coronado National Memorial","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82CD4B-1DD8-B71B-0B037994F2511C4E.jpg","title":"Cave formations of Coronado Cave","alt":"Two cavers inspect a series of calcite cave formations","caption":"Coronado Cave is a large limestone cavern with cave formations such as stalactites and stalagmites","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/9B813633-B68C-12BC-A17CF03DB139E49D.jpg","title":"Sunset From Montezuma Pass","alt":"Sun setting over the San Rafael Valley with a cane cholla in the foreground.","caption":"Sunsets from Montezuma Pass provide a beautiful opportunity to gaze out into the Sky Islands.","credit":"NPS Volunteer Ron Stewart","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C82C83A-1DD8-B71B-0BC5B0F96C3B3450.jpg","title":"Pink-throated morning glories in the grasslands","alt":"Pink morning glories with mountain and grasslands","caption":"Each year the pink-throated morning glories bloom during monsoon season in the grasslands","credit":"NPS Photo / D. Bly","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Biking","Road Biking","Caving","Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Explorers and Expeditions","Monuments and Memorials","Animals","Birds","Caves, Caverns and Karst","Geology","Scenic Views","Watersheds"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Park","description":"Coronado National Memorial is a day use park. The trails, picnic area, waysides, and Montezuma Pass overlook are open each day from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"From the city of Sierra Vista continue south on Hwy 92 about 20 miles and turn right onto S. Coronado Memorial Drive. Follow Coronado Memorial Drive (it will turn into E Montezuma Canyon Rd) 5 miles to the Visitor Center.","weatherInfo":"Though the park shares a border with our southern neighbors, the elevation and the mountain ecosystem keep Coronado National Memorial relatively cool in the summer, and winter can bring snow. Summers are warm, with daytime temps in the 90s F (32-37 C) and low humidity in May, June, and July. The summer rainy season (monsoon) is between late June and early September. Monsoon thunderstorms can cause flash floods. Winter temps can fall below freezing at night, with highs 40-60 F (4-15 C).","contacts":{"phone":"5203665515","email":"coro_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center","description":"The visitor center includes in-depth exhibits on the Coronado Expedition of 1540-1542, as well as thorough information about the natural history of the park. There are hands-on displays of 16th century clothing and armor for visitors to try on, and interactive exhibits in English and Spanish. A 14-foot picture window provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to view and photograph the flora and fauna in a relaxed atmosphere.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/coro/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm","lat":31.34625,"lon":-110.25373}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"san-pedro-riparian-national-conservation-area","km":33},{"slug":"las-cienegas-national-conservation-area","km":56},{"slug":"tumacacori-national-historical-park","km":79},{"slug":"leslie-canyon-national-wildlife-refuge","km":79},{"slug":"san-bernardino-national-wildlife-refuge","km":95},{"slug":"coronado-national-forest","km":105}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=coro"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Yaqui Ridge Trail Closure","text":"Due to nearby construction and blasting, the 1-mile Yaqui Ridge Trail is closed starting April 13, 2026 until further notice to ensure visitor safety. The closure begins at the junction with Joe’s Canyon Trail, and access beyond this point is not permitted. This affects access to the southern terminus of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.","url":null,"updated":"2026-05-18 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-2143E2D7-AF79-46AE-8D99-7408A060A7F5"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Be Aware of Illegal Traffic","text":"Smuggling and/or illegal entry is common in this area due to the proximity of the international border. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and do not travel alone in remote areas.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/coro/planyourvisit/safety.htm","updated":"2023-02-08 11:01:39.0","id":"nps-D79DD645-C7A5-4AE4-8031-32326721B145"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/coronado-national-memorial/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/coronado-national-memorial.geojson"}