The rugged terrain of Arizona is home to a collection of spectacular canyons that dominate the landscapes. Unaweep Canyon cuts through the Colorado Plateau with its sandstone and granite rock. Yet the king canyon here is the world-famous Grand Canyon, one of the deepest and longest canyons in the world. This creates the ideal natural playground for some quality climbing.
Country code
+1
Currency
US dollar
Language
English, with Spanish also spoken
Best time to visit
Visit during the months between April and September for ideal rock climbing conditions
What's the weather like?
The higher elevated regions of Arizona receive a cooler climate with mild and dry summers
The US state of Arizona lies in the southeast and is the sixth largest in the country by area. It is neighbored to the west with California, the northwest with Nevada, to the north with Utah, the northeast with Colorado, to the east with New Mexico, and shares a border with Mexico to the south. The rugged region is home to mountain ranges, plateaus, deep canyons and thick forests
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