Many of the pueblos listed in the Coronado journals have changed their names or moved to new locations, and some have disappeared entirely. Many pueblos visited by the expedition lie south of Albuquerque, including several inhabited by descendents of the ancient Tewa. To the north, Pecos National Historical Park preserves the ruins of Cicuye pueblo, which was visited by Coronado. In Albuquerque, the soft red walls of the Indian Pueblo Culture Center mimic a pueblo surrounding a plaza. It stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding modern city.
Displays help a newcomer understand the similarities and differences among pueblos.
On weekends, colorfully costumed performers demonstrate native dances. The center's shops sell some of the finest American Indian art, and the restaurant serves native foods and hamburgers. Archaeologists believe Coronado besieged the ancient Kuaua pueblo, partially rebuilt at the Coronado State Memorial near Bernalillo, in the winter of 1540 - 1541. The gently curved walls of the pueblo, once 1,200 rooms, hint at a once-important trade center on the banks of the Rio Grande. As the Spanish left Kuaua, new rumors drew them to the east.