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Fire Restrictions in effect for Coronado National Memorial
Due to increased fire danger in southern Arizona, Coronado National Memorial will implement fire restrictions beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2013. More »
Visitor Center
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Coronado Visitor Center Open All Year 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Phone 520-366-5515 Closures Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Buses and RVs should park in the picnic area. Exhibits As a Memorial, there are few tangible artifacts or relics of Coronado's expedition within the park. Cultural interpretation is based on appropriate displays such as paintings depicting the expedition, authentic armor and weaponry, crafts, and interpretive text explaining the importance of the Spanish impact on the cultures of the region. There is a nine-minute video on the history of the expedition, as well as, a hands-on display of 16th century clothing and armor for visitors to try on. Photographs of birds and native wildlife adorn the walls at the rear of the visitor center. A 14-foot picture window provides visitors with a wonderful opportunity to view and photograph the flora and fauna in a relaxed atmosphere. Available Facilities Interpretive books, guides, and maps are available through the Western National Parks Association bookstore in the visitor center. |
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Did You Know?
The Coati (Chulo in Spanish) is a member of the same family as the raccoon. Rare in the U.S., coatis can be found at Coronado National Memorial in southeastern Arizona. The coati is one of the few communal carnivores in the United States.