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Where it is and what to see in the Valley of the Gods (Utah)

Valley of the Gods in Utah in the western United States
Valley of the Gods in Utah in the western United States
All the information to see and visit the landscapes of the Valley of the Gods near Monument Valley in northern Utah in the western United States

In your trip along the west coast of the United States touring its national parks, there is another area of Utah where you can find scenery natural similar to the spectacular desert landscapes of the Momunent Valley.

But you can consider where is the Valley of the Gods in Utah and how you can visit this natural place.

These scenery you can see them in one panoramic route known as Valley of the Gods, which is located 48 kilometers north of the famous park of the Navajo Indians, southern utah.

How to visit the landscape of the Valley of the Gods in Utah

For visit the Valley of the Gods, a desert area with free access, if you arrive from the south from Arizona, you have to pass the Monument Valley and reach the town of Mexican Hat.

El Valley of the Gods You will find it in the area located between the 163 route that goes up through the northeast to the national parks of canyonlands y Arches, and the 261 route, which goes north.

Both from one route and from the other you can take the FR 242, a dirt road 27 kilometers long and free of charge that will take you through places so similar to those of the Monument Valley.

When plan your trip, we advise you to take adequate travel insurance that I can avoid complications in case of an incident, and book accommodation in advance according to your preferences, as well as the rental car and also the excursions and activities What would you like to do?

There you can see the spectacular rock platforms as well as pinnacles, all the result of millions of years of erosion.

Those who have had the opportunity to visit the Valley of the Gods, in Utah, highlight its beauty similar to that of the Monument Valley, which can be enjoyed practically in solitude, given the low influx of tourists.

How to get to the Valley of the Gods

El Valley of the Gods It is located about an hour's drive northwest of Monument Valley.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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