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Monument Valley

The West of every movie you have ever seen

Maya Collins1 min read
Straight two-lane highway leading toward red desert buttes
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The West of every movie you have ever seen. Everything we learned on the ground: when to go, what it costs, and the stories from our time there.

Straight two-lane highway leading toward red desert buttes

Destination guide · United States

Monument Valley

The West of every movie you have ever seen

Local time
Weather now
Best time to visit
April to May, September to October
Daily budget
Moderate
Visa for US citizens
Not needed (home country)
Language
English, Navajo
Currency
US dollar (USD)
Time zone
America/Denver

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Maya Collins

Former Denver schoolteacher, now three years into a slow trip around the world. I write honest guides, real budgets and the stories in between.