Views and landmarksFreeTlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village
Galleries, fountains and shaded courtyards in a Mexican village style.
Photo: Mfield, Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Palatki Heritage Site
Ancient Sinagua cliff dwellings and rock art, visited on a short ranger-led walk.
- Booking
- Timed reservation on Recreation.gov
- Pass
- Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful
- Road
- Rough gravel. Drive slowly
Palatki holds cliff dwellings and rock art left by the Sinagua people, plus older pictographs. Visits are managed by the Forest Service, and Visit Sedona advises booking a timed slot in advance on Recreation.gov.
Parking needs a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful pass. The site is reached by rough gravel roads, which passenger cars can manage if driven slowly. It closes when temperatures pass 100°F or roads are impassable.
Tips
- Book a few days ahead in spring and autumn.
- Call ahead after rain to check the road.
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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