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Indian CanyonsvsTahquitz Canyon
Indian Canyons and Tahquitz Canyon are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Indian Canyons is the choice of most professionals compared to Tahquitz Canyon. Indian Canyons is ranked #5 in Palm Springs with positive reviews from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
Indian Canyons
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Atlas Obscura Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Fodor's "The Indian Canyons are the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente, part of the Cahuilla people." Full review
Afar Magazine "Indian Canyons is a beautiful park and well worth a visit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "These canyons were once the home to the forerunners of the Agua Caliente Cahuilla Native Americans." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"All three canyons offer hiking trails with breathtaking desert scenery, but other activities are also available." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This beautiful and culturally sensitive area in the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation offers native wildlife, plants, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, streams, and a seasonal 60-foot waterfall"
Palm Springs Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Native home to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Indian Canyons offers three different canyons to explore"
Tahquitz Canyon Fodor's Afar Magazine
Time Out U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
500 West Mesquite, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Fodor's "On ranger-led tours of this secluded canyon on the Agua Caliente Reservation you can view a spectacular 60-foot waterfall, rock art, ancient irrigation systems, and native wildlife and plants. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Looking for a nice hike, maybe a waterfall, in Palm Springs? Check out the Tahquitz Canyon Trail! " Full review
Time Out "Flowing water? In the middle of the desert? Indeed, this two-mile loop leads to a 50-foot waterfall tucked into Tahquitz Canyon." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"For stunning scenery and a look at Native American history and culture, check out the Agua Caliente tribe's Tahquitz Canyon." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation. Along the way, hikers can spot native flora and fauna, and at the end, they'll be greeted by a 60-foot waterfall."
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