Coronado National Memorial - Hereford Landmark

Mission Coronado National Memorial commemorates and interprets the significance of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado’s expedition and the resulting cultural influences of 16th century Spanish colonial exploration in the Americas. The Memorial preserves... more on Nps.gov

Coronado National Memorial, near Sierra Vista, Arizona, commemorates the first organized expedition into the Southwest by conquistador Francisco Vásquez de Coronado. In a natural setting on the international border, the memorial confirms the ties that... more on En.wikipedia.org

A memorial park dedicated to its explorer, Coronado. There is auto touring, picnicking, hiking, bird watching, and a museum. Dogs are not allowed in buildings, in caves,... more on DogFriendly.com

The Coronado National Memorial features wonderful birdwatching opportunities and outstanding views of the valleys through which Coronado led his band of explorers centuries ago. East Montezuma Canyon Road bisects the memorial and leads... more on LLBean.com

From Hereford, AZ - Head west on E Hereford Rd toward San Pedro Trail, Turn left at S Palominas Rd, Turn right at AZ-92/E AZ-92, Turn left at S Coronado Memorial Dr, S Coronado Memorial Dr turns slightly right and becomes Coronado Rd/Montezuma Canyon Rd Continue to follow Montezuma Canyon Rd.

Park open year round from dawn to dusk. Visitor Center hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving Day and December 25th.

Admission : There are no entrance fees
Childrens Programs: The Junior Ranger program is designed for young visitors between the ages of 5 and 12. For more informations : http://www.nps.gov/coro/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm