{"id":872372,"date":"2023-03-13T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=872372"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:13:51","slug":"indigenous-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/indigenous-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"The indigenous experiences that make our Southwest USA tour so memorable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indigenous travel allows you to witness ancient traditions, get insights into cultures, and bring history to life in the most remarkable way. The Southwest USA is one of the most incredible regions to experience indigenous travel and as part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/southwest-native-trails?optionId=1567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southwest Native Trails<\/a> tour, you\u2019ll get firsthand insights into the local indigenous cultures. From meeting Local Navajo Specialists for a private drive through Monument Valley to sharing a traditional meal with elders at a Nambe Village, this is one of our most enriching trips yet. Read on to discover the memorable indigenous experiences you\u2019ll have on our Southwest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States<\/a> tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>EXPERIENCE IT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/southwest-native-trails?optionId=1567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southwest Native Trails<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>TRAVEL INSPIRATION: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/destinations\/north-and-central-america\/us-national-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US National Parks<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-journey-through-the-monument-valley-navajo-tribal-park\"><strong>Journey through the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Co2h3L5uAmO\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its vast red landscapes dotted with giant mesas, buttes and cliffs, Monument Valley is an icon of the American West. We\u2019ll journey through the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, set across the Utah and Arizona border. You\u2019ll meet a Navajo Local Specialist for a private guided adventure in Monument Valley. As part of this <a href=\"https:\/\/ttc.com\/mtm-experiences\/\">MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae<\/a>&nbsp; experience, we\u2019ll take all-terrain vehicles along the backroads unavailable to the public. As we cruise through the awe-inspiring scenery, you&#8217;ll learn about the history and culture of the Din\u00e9 (Navajo people) from your guide. We\u2019ll also visit an authentic hogan, the traditional dwelling of the Din\u00e9, and see a traditional underground summer home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/navajo-tribal-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover the indigenous history of Navajo Tribal Park<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-emigdio-ballon-at-the-tesuque-pueblo-community-farm\"><strong>Meet Emigdio Ballon at the Tesuque Pueblo Community Farm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During this fascinating MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experience, you\u2019ll meet Emigdio Ballon. He\u2019s the agricultural director at the Tesuque Pueblo Community Farm, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As you wander through the farm, you\u2019ll learn about this indigenous community and their mission to achieve food sovereignty. The community preserves heirloom seeds and grows its own food. It\u2019s an eye-opening lesson in sustainability and indigenous culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-the-history-of-the-navajo-nation-at-canyon-de-chelly\"><strong>Learn the history of the Navajo Nation at Canyon de Chelly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ClcSnj0y_5J\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a glimpse into the history with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae experience at the Canyon de Chelly Visitor Center in Arizona. You&#8217;ll then see all that history come to life with a certified Navajo Local Specialist. We\u2019ll board 6X6 vehicles and drive to the bottom of Canyon De Chelly, home to the Navajo Nation for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/cach\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over 5,000 years<\/a>. We\u2019ll explore the spectacular scenery and learn how Navajo people continue to live in the canyons today. Marvel at the sandstone canyons and ancient petroglyphs, pictographs and cave dwellings. You&#8217;ll even see pueblo ruins dating back to 350 to 1300 A.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you peer over the edge of the White House overlook you\u2019ll see the masterful Ancient Puebloan construction built into the sandstone cliff. You\u2019ll also see nature defy gravity at Spider Rock, a 200-metre-high sandstone spire. Learn about the legend of the Spider Woman who lives in the soaring spire. This is one of our most unforgettable indigenous experiences yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/national-parks-and-native-trails-of-the-dakotas?optionId=2142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Parks and Native Trails of the Dakotas<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-taos\"><strong>Discover Taos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CjoX0pJOuDY\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into the gorgeous city of Taos, starting in the Taos Historic District. This artist enclave is home to dozens of galleries, shops, restaurants and 21 Historic Landmarks including the Taos Plaza. You\u2019ll also join Local Specialists to explore the UNESCO-listed <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/492\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taos Pueblo<\/a>, also a National Historic Landmark. Meet some of the 150-odd locals who still live in the Pueblo, and learn about these impressive multi-storey adobe structures, built around 1,000 years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-prehistoric-settlements-in-southwest-colorado\"><strong>See prehistoric settlements in Southwest Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CZGE2BfslOI\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncover the best of prehistoric history as we travel through southwest Colorado. We\u2019ll first visit the prehistoric settlement at Hovenweep National Monument. Next, we\u2019ll journey through the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. You&#8217;ll have time to visit the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center, one of the leading archaeological museums in Colorado. Later, we\u2019ll explore the iconic Mesa Verde National Park and see the remarkable Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites and structures, including Spruce Tree House, the third-largest cliff dwelling in the national park. We\u2019ll also stop by the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, where you\u2019ll learn about ancient Puebloan architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trip-native-american-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The one-of-a-kind trip that celebrates Native American history<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-chaco-canyon-with-a-local-specialist\"><strong>Explore Chaco Canyon<\/strong> with a Local Specialist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvPmtEXgPCP\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Journey through New Mexico to the magnificent Chaco Culture National Historical Park for one of our special indigenous experiences. You\u2019ll join your Local Specialist to head inside the park and explores its ancient treasures. Visit Pueblo Bonito and learn why it\u2019s an important \u201cGreat House\u201d in indigenous culture and marvel at the beauty of Chaco Canyon. As part of this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae&nbsp; Experience, you\u2019ll enjoy a refreshing picnic lunch with your Local Specialist, with the striking backdrop of the historical park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enjoy-a-traditional-meal-at-a-nambe-village\"><strong>Enjoy a traditional meal at a Nambe Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During our time in Santa Fe, we\u2019ll visit a Nambe Village set at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along the Rio Grande River. While there you\u2019ll enjoy a traditional feast day meal prepared by the village elders. As you savour traditional stews and desserts, you\u2019ll learn more about Nambe culture and the active indigenous community here.&nbsp;This is sure to be one of the most memorable indigenous experiences on the whole trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-au\/tours\/colourful-trails-of-the-southwest?optionId=1114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colourful Trails of the Southwest<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-the-centuries-old-stories-of-the-ancestral-puebloan-peoples\"><strong>Discover the centuries-old stories of the Ancestral Puebloan peoples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Co8sazvM1xG\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we head to Albuquerque in New Mexico, we\u2019ll visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/petr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petroglyph National Monument<\/a> where you\u2019ll see ancient stone carvings etched by Ancestral Puebloan peoples. 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