Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park offers famous red sandstone buttes and desert landscapes once iconic from Western movies. Visitors experience guided drives and Navajo culture.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Colorado Plateau |
| Subregion | Northwest Plateau |
| Country | USA |
| State | Arizona |
| County | San Juan County |
| District | Navajo Nation |
| City | Kayenta |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 36.9984 |
| Longitude | -110.0987 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMonument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is the quintessential Southwest landscape: towering red sandstone buttes, expansive desert plains, and clear blue skies. Located on the Navajo Nation near Kayenta and Escalante, the park spans roughly 30 km² and sits at approximately 1,500-1,800 meters elevation. Its most photographed formation—_The Mittens_—is a symbol of regional identity and cinema history. Visitors typically arrive for guided drives, as private vehicle access is limited, or join overnight stays and tours that include cultural storytelling by Navajo hosts. The park is also an entry point for regional hiking, photography, and learning about Navajo language and traditions—bring a camera, respect local rules, and prepare for high desert conditions.
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