This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, farmlands, and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, …
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May 18, 2025
car toured the overlooks on the right side of the canyon, needed more time to meet our tour. but could return to spend more time taking in the views.Full review by Tim M
May 17, 2025
The view from the top of the canyon is beautiful but you must take the tour of the canyon floor for the up close views of the ruins! Amazing!Full review by Alex T
Mar 31, 2025
You can see the historic sites of the inhabitants who lived in this majestic area, building stone buildings and living in a relatively austere place. However, look beyond the stone - as the building…Full review by bobwG8226JF
We are visiting Canyon de Chelly at the end of May and trying to decide if we should drive the Rim ourselves of if it is worth doing the Canyon Floor tour. Thanks!
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The rangers will start conducting hikes after Memorial Day.
I've read from destination experts' and other travelers' postings that one should never drive after dark on dark AZ roads b/c of preponderance of critters large and small. Does this apply to the road(s) between the canyon and Chinle? (I have the same question re road(s) betw. Monument Valley and Kayenta or Mexican Hat, will post same Q there.) I ask b/c really want to see night sky and wonder if staying in the canyon is the only safe way to do so. Thanks very much!
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We almost hit a dog on the north road of Canyon de Chelly. We drove up into monument valley and down to the Grand Canyon. Whenever we’d see houses nearby, we’d take extra care …
We almost hit a dog on the north road of Canyon de Chelly. We drove up into monument valley and down to the Grand Canyon. Whenever we’d see houses nearby, we’d take extra care in looking for animals.
Canyon de Chelly is just outside Chinle, Az. There’s not much there when it comes to places to stay and eat. We stayed at the Best Western which was inexpensive, and clean. We ate …
Canyon de Chelly is just outside Chinle, Az. There’s not much there when it comes to places to stay and eat. We stayed at the Best Western which was inexpensive, and clean. We ate dinner at the restaurant in front of the hotel. Check one of the rental websites like Home Away for a b&b, but you probably won’t find one.
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