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M exican Hat is a small town in southeastern Utah, United States. The town is surrounded by distinctive rock formations.  Mexican Hat got its name from an impressive rock formation - a large flat rock perched on a small base - that resembles a Sombrero.  The town is located on Highway 163 along the banks of San Juan River. You can see scattering of Navajo houses as you drive through 163 to Mexican Hat. Popular attractions like Monument Valley, Goosenecks State Park and the Valley of the Gods are within 25 miles of Mexican Hat. There are limited facilities available in the town including motels, restaurant and a gas station.  The famous Forrest Gump point is near to Mexican Hat on Highway 163.  Check out interesting travel videos on  Infinite Wanderlust YouTube Channel !

F our Corners Monument is the only place in the United States where four states intersect - Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. It’s located on the Navajo Indian Reservation. In addition to the four states, the Navajo Nation and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Reservation have boundaries at the monument. It is maintained by the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department. The site is near to the popular Monument Valley. The Four Corners Monument Visitor Center is open year-round. You can see vendor booths selling handmade Navajo jewelry and crafts. Navajo cultural demonstrations also takes place at the monument from time to time. There is an admission fee to enter the monument. Only cash is accepted. Be prepared with the exact change. Nearest ATM (and Gas station) is 5 miles away at Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. Also keep in mind that there is no water or electricity at the site. The monument is in a remote location in the Navajo reservation. Cortez, Colorado or Farmington, New Mexico would...