Site preserving the archaeological remains of the 16th-century Native American Gíusewa Pueblo and the 17th-century Spanish colonial mission
General Information
Closed Monday, Tuesday, and major holidays (New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Children 16 and under: Free
Free admission for New Mexico residents first Sunday of each month
Free for seniors (60+) on Wednesdays
How to Get There
From Albuquerque (59 mi): Take US-550 N toward San Ysidro, then turn onto NM-4 and follow it through Jemez Springs until reaching the historic site just north of town along the scenic canyon route.
Overview
Jemez Historic Site (formerly Jemez State Monument) on NM 4 in Jemez Springs preserves Giusewa Pueblo, a 15th-century village of about 200 rooms, and the ruins of the San José de los Jemez mission church, built in 1621-22 with massive stone walls. Spanish explorers described the pueblo in 1581. A self-guided trail and a museum tell the story of the Jemez people (Walatowa) and the Spanish mission.
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