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Cliff Palace is one of the largest and most in-tact cliff dwellings not only in Mesa Verde National Park, but in the world. At its height, archaeologists believe it once held over 150 rooms, and was home to approximately one hundred people. By comparison, most of the other cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde had only about 1-5 rooms. This unique slice of history is a sight to behold, and visitors to Mesa Verde National Park who want to get a closer look can stop by the Mesa Verde Research and Visitor Center on their way into the park to obtain tickets for a one-hour guided tour inside the Cliff Palace.

Cliff Palace Loop, Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330, Phone: 970-529-4465

Cliff Palace
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