Coronado National Memorial

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The Coronado Expedition

"To commemorate permanently the explorations of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado...would be of great value in advancing the relationship of the United States and Mexico upon a friendly basis of cultural understanding." It would "stress the history and problems of the two countries and would encourage cooperation for the advancement of their common interest."
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		What to do? Visiting the museum; hiking; bird watching; picnicking, spelunking more...

		Park Mission & Significance 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 and interprets the natural and human history of the area for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. more...

		Flood Damage See photographs of flood damage that occurred in the park more...

Write to

4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road
Hereford, AZ 00000

Phone

Visitor Information
(520) 366-5515

Fax

(520) 366-5705

Climate

Summers are hot, with daytime temperatures in the 90s F (32-37 C) and low humidity in June and July. Winter temperatures often fall below freezing at night, with highs 40-60 F (4-15 C) in December and January. The summer rainy season is between late June and early September.
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Coronado National Memorial

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