Hawikku VIllage
Archaeological Adventure Site
Tour information
Step back in time on an interpreted visit to this ancestral village, one of the fabled "Cities of Cibola" and in 1540, the place of "first contact" between Europeans and Native peoples in the Southwest. The site was extensively excavated from 1917 to 1923 by archaeologist Federick Hodge and is a featured exhibit at our local A:shiwi A:wan Museum & Heritage Center.
This walking/hiking tour is available year-round, weather permitting, and lasts approximately 2.5-3 hours. Guests will walk about 100 yards through moderate terrain.
PLEASE BE AWARE SNAKES, MOUNTAIN LIONS, AND OTHER WILDLIFE
Terrain: Moderate
Availability: January - December
Weather Permitting
Duration: Approximately 2.5-3 hours
Length: One (1) mile
Closed-toe shoes recommended
What to Bring:
- Bottled Water
- Hat/Visor
- Sunscreen
- Walking Stick
- Light snack
Meeting Point:
Zuni Visitor's Center
1239 NM-53, Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-7238
Heading photo & Gallary photos courtesy of: Lynn Bowannie