

Since before its establishment as a National Monument in 1906, Montezuma Castle has drawn curious visitors from all over the world.
MONTEZUMA CASTLE WINDOWS
Continue through the towns of McGuireville and Rimrock, following the signs for 4 miles to the entrance to the Well. I had been to Arizona 30 years ago, and had traveled from Phoenix to Sedona, but never even came close to stopping by and visiting the Montezuma Castle. Montezuma Castle National Monument, located near Camp Verde, Arizona, in the Southwestern United States, features well-preserved cliff-dwellings. Gaze once again, as the Sinagua did 700 years ago, through the windows of Montezuma Castle in this virtual tour.

Montezuma Well: Follow I-17 to exit 293 (north of the exit for Montezuma Castle).

Drive east (through two traffic circles) for approximately 1/2 mile to the blinking red light. Located in Casa Verde, Arizona, Montezuma Castle National Monument and the adjacent Montezuma Well is a popular and easily-accessible stop for those. Montezuma Castle: Follow I-17 to exit 289 (90 minutes north of Phoenix, 45 minutes south of Flagstaff). This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape. Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture.
