Views and landmarksFreeTlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village
Galleries, fountains and shaded courtyards in a Mexican village style.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Montezuma Castle National Monument
A five-story cliff dwelling built into a limestone cliff above Beaver Creek.
- Fee
- $10 per adult 16+, valid 7 days with Tuzigoot
- Kids
- 15 and under free
- Also nearby
- Montezuma Well (free)
Montezuma Castle is a National Park Service site near Camp Verde, south of Sedona. A short, flat, paved loop leads to views of the cliff dwelling. You can't go inside.
The NPS lists a standard pass of $10 per adult (16 and older), valid for 7 days at both Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. Children 15 and under are free, and Montezuma Well has no entrance fee.
Tips
- Combine with Montezuma Well and Tuzigoot for a half-day history loop.
Sources
Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.
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