# Snaketown, United States: what it is and when to go

> Snaketown is an archaeological site of the Hohokam people, southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in United States (Mesa, Arizona), at 358 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/snaketown/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Archaeological site of the Hohokam people, southeast of Phoenix, Arizona · History
- **Where:** United States
- **Elevation:** 358 m
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 608 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 33.18311, -111.91958

## What it is and where

Snaketown is an archaeological site of the Hohokam people, southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in United States (Mesa, Arizona), at 358 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Mesa, Arizona](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mesa/), where this site lists 35 more places to see, 32 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 33.18311, -111.91958; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 608 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=33.183107%2C-111.919584)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.183107%2C-111.919584)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Snaketown is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 02 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 49 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 45 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 50 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 11 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 59 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 14 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 09 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 49 |

In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Hohokam Pima National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hohokam-pima-national-monument/): Ancient Hohokam village within the Gila River Indian Community · 652 m
- [Pima Butte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pima-butte/): Mountain in Arizona, United States of America · 10 km
- [Arizona Railway Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arizona-railway-museum/): Museum in Maricopa County, Arizona · 12 km
- [Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mesquite-groves-aquatic-center/): With kids · 15 km
- [Goldwater Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/goldwater-brewing-co/): Brewery · 16 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Snaketown?

It is an archaeological site of the Hohokam people, southeast of Phoenix, Arizona in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Snaketown?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 49.

### How do you get to Snaketown?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 608 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.183107%2C-111.919584) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Hohokam Pima National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hohokam-pima-national-monument/), [Pima Butte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pima-butte/), [Arizona Railway Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arizona-railway-museum/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/150932314), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7547219), CC0. More about Snaketown on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snaketown). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

