Your browser is not supported for this experience. We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Attractions on Tribal lands, especially those located along major highways, are usually intended for tourists but Tribal communities are home to living Native American cultures and people.
Call ahead to confirm event dates, as well as access to Tribal lands. There are times when Tribal leaders need to restrict access because of private ceremonies and other reasons. Although most Pueblos are open to the public during daylight hours, the homes are private. Like any village, the Pueblos are home to those who live there and should be respected as such. Some Pueblos may charge an entry fee.
Camping and fishing fees are charged where such facilities are available. Call ahead to find out if there are fees associated with visiting. Most Pueblos require a permit to photograph, sketch or paint on location. Some Pueblos prohibit photography at all times. Please check with the Tribal Office for the permitting process before entering the Pueblo.
Once a permit is obtained, always ask for permission before taking a photograph of a Tribal member. Tribes value traditions, customs and religion. Tribal dances are religious ceremonies, not public performances. It is a privilege to witness a ceremony.
Silence is mandatory during all dances and Pueblo ceremonies. Pueblo villages, including Kivas, ceremonial rooms, and cemeteries are sacred places and restricted for use by Pueblo members only. Many of the structures are hundreds of years old. Do not scale walls or climb on top of buildings. On feast days and other public observances, enter a Pueblo home as you would any other - by invitation only. It is courteous to accept an invitation to eat, but not to linger at the table, as your host will want to serve numerous guests throughout the day.
