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Tigua Indian Reservation and Pueblo

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Located in the suburb of Ysleta, 14 miles e. via I-10 to exit 32 (Zaragosa Rd.), then 2.5 miles s. to Alamenda, then 1 block east.

The Tiguas (TEE-wahs), a Puelbo tribe, were relocated from New Mexico during the Puelbo revolt in 1680. The tribe completed the Ysleta mission, one of the oldest in North America, under Spanish direction in 1682.

The present structure incorporates original foundations and some of the original adobe walls. Adjacent is the pueblo , with an arts and crafts center, a kiva or council chamber, bread ovens and a dance area. Food is available.

Location: 122 South Old Pueblo Rd., El Paso Texas 79907 Telephone 915-859-3916 Toll Free: 915-859-7913

Other History nearby:
(El Paso) Border Patrol Museum
(El Paso) Chamizal National Memorial
(El Paso) Chamizal National Memorial
(El Paso) Concordia Cemetery
(El Paso) El Paso Holocaust Museum
(El Paso) Fort Bliss

02/21 Coming to The El Paso area