New-Mexico Points of Interest

Exploring Quarai Interpretive Exhibit


The Exploring Quarai Interpretive Exhibit is a must-see attraction for visitors to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument in New Mexico. This exhibit provides an opportunity to explore the history of the Quarai pueblo and the cultural legacy of its inhabitants.

The Quarai pueblo was once a thriving community in the 1600s, but it was abandoned in the late 1670s. Today, visitors can view the ruins and learn about the daily lives of the people who lived there through the interactive exhibits at the Exploring Quarai Interpretive Exhibit.

One of the unique things visitors will see is a replica of a kiva, or ceremonial room, where the pueblo's residents would gather for religious and social events. The exhibit also features artifacts from the site, including pottery and tools, as well as informative displays about the pueblo's architecture and daily life.

Other reasons to visit the Exploring Quarai Interpretive Exhibit include the opportunity to learn about the history of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, which includes three separate pueblo ruins and a mission church. The exhibit is also an excellent starting point for hiking trails that lead visitors to explore the ruins of the Quarai and neighboring pueblos.

Overall, the Exploring Quarai Interpretive Exhibit is an excellent attraction for visitors to New Mexico who are interested in learning about the region's rich history and culture. Get driving directions.
EXPLORING QUARAI INTERPRETIVE EXHIBIT

Points of Interest
Location
1830 Church Interpretive Exhibit
Administration of Souls Interpretive Exhibit
Cross or Crown Interpretive Exhibit
Exploring Quarai Interpretive Exhibit
Famine and War Interpretive Exhibit
Las Misiones de los Pueblos de Salinas Interpretive Exhibit
Quarai Museum
Quarai Visitor Center
Seat of the Inquisition Interpretive Exhibit
Sister Birds Interpretive Exhibit
Square Kiva Interpretive Exhibit
Torreon Interpretive Exhibit
Village of Quarai Interpretive Exhibit
Wealth on the Hoof Interpretive Exhibit

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