Co-managed by the National Park Service and the Navajo Nation, Canyon de Chelly is often bypassed in favor of the Grand Canyon (which is located 250 miles west) and nearby Monument Valley. Here, you'll find vantage points from the rim overlook Navajo farms, Ancestral Pueblo ruins, and sacred rock formations. Pro tip: Find a Navajo guide to see petroglyphs and more ruins from the canyon’s interior.
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Co-managed by the National Park Service and the Navajo Nation, Canyon de Chelly is often bypassed in favor of the Grand Canyon (which is located 250 miles west) and nearby Monument Valley. Here, you'll find vantage points from the rim overlook Navajo farms, Ancestral Pueblo ruins, and sacred rock formations. Pro tip: Find a Navajo guide to see petroglyphs and more ruins from the canyon’s interior.