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55+ Monument Valley Captions, Quotes, Puns and Jokes for Instagram (+ Hashtags)

There are plenty of stunning sights in Monument Valley, but one of my absolute favorite experiences was capturing that iconic shot at the Forrest Gump point.

I wasn’t sure how to describe its beauty, so I created a collection of Monument Valley captions for Instagram that you can find below.

BEST PLACES TO STAY in MONUMENT VALLEY:
Goulding’s Lodge (I stayed here in Monument Valley)
The View Hotel (perfect place to stay inside Navajo land)
Mexican Hat (30 minutes drive (20mi/32km) from Monument Valley)
Kayenta (around 40 minutes drive (25mi/40km) from Monument Valley)

TOP EXPERIENCES in and around MONUMENT VALLEY:
Monument Valley tour (A MUST DO!)
Monument Valley at sunrise (don’t miss it! It’s gorgeous)
Monument Valley on horseback (explore it like Navajo people)
Monument Valley scenic tour (get the best off!)
Monument Valley at sunset (colors are just insane!)

Looking for the best way to GET TO MONUMENT VALLEY:
• Check out the best Rental car deals


Inside you can find your favorite caption for Monument Valley. I have also included quotes for Monument Valley and puns.

These are meant to match the stunning red rock formations, buttes, and mesas-filled desert landscape, right on the border between Utah and Arizona.


Whether you’re visiting Monument Valley on a day trip from Kayenta, or spending a night here. This Navajo land wonder is a must-see on any Southwest road trip.

For easy access, find your ideal photo description using the caption generator and pair it with Monument Valley hashtag.

Now, choose the perfect Monument Valley caption for your Instagram photos.

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Monument Valley Captions


Best Monument Valley captions for Instagram and Monument Valley quotes. Perfect to describe this Forrest gump movie location on the border between Utah and Arizona.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

● Find a wide variety of Monument Valley captions for Instagram, to describe this fascinating orange-red desert landscape on the Arizona-Utah border.

● Captions for Monument Valley are suitable for various type of Instagram post, from stories to reels, for photos and videos. 

● The captions encourage Instagram engagement. Puns are meant to increase like count and riddles to increase comments under different posts.


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Best Monument Valley Instagram captions

⚬ Inspiring.

⚬ Amber all around.

⚬ Epic views for miles.

⚬ Beauty of the Wild West.

⚬ I can’t believe we’re here.

⚬ Follow me to the Monument Valley.

⚬ Exploring the heart of the Navajo Nation.

⚬ Feeling like a tiny ant in a giant rock garden.

⚬ I never knew a rock could be so breathtaking.

⚬ Just another day pretending I’m in an old Western movie.

⚬ Where even Forrest Gump had to stop and admire the view.

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One word Monument Valley Instagram caption

⚬ Epic

⚬ Vast

⚬ Burnt

⚬ Iconic

⚬ Sacred

⚬ Majestic

⚬ Timeless

⚬ Panoramic

⚬ Mesmerizing

⚬ Breathtaking

⚬ Unforgettable

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Short Captions for Monument Valley

⚬ Adventure.

⚬ It’s Magical!

⚬ The epic West.

⚬ Desert serenity.

⚬ Red rock wonders.

⚬ Land of the Navajo.

⚬ I just felt like running.

⚬ Nature’s masterpiece.

⚬ Picture perfect scenery.

⚬ This place is unforgettable.

⚬ Red rocks and endless skies.

⚬ Colors of Monument Valley are insane.

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Cute Instagram captions for Monument Valley

⚬ View is 10/10.

⚬ Desert dreaming.

⚬ Every rock tells a story.

⚬ Once upon a time in Utah.

⚬ Where Forest Gump stopped running.

⚬ Chasing the sunset in Monument Valley.

⚬ Seeing things from a different perspective.

⚬ Where Arizona meets Utah, magic happens.

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See all available places to stay in Monument Valley to book online.


Funny Monument Valley captions

⚬ Erosion masterpiece.

⚬ Desert hair, don’t care.

⚬ Sunsets here hit differently here.

⚬ From Arizona’s cacti to Utah’s red rocks.

⚬ This is not a mirage, this is Monument Valley.

⚬ It’s hard not to feel small in the grandeur of Monument Valley.

⚬ When you realize the rock formations are more photogenic than you.

⚬ If Forrest Gump can run across America, I can at least walk to this view.


Inspirational Monument Valley Instagram captions

⚬ Embrace the journey.

⚬ What a wonder to see.

⚬ Where time stands still.

⚬ A place where time stands still.

⚬ My heart belongs to the desert.

⚬ A landscape straight out of a dream.

⚬ Every corner holds a new surprise.

⚬ Where the colors of Arizona and Utah blend seamlessly.

⚬ Driving through Monument Valley is a definition of a scenic route.

⚬ Between Arizona’s deserts and Utah’s canyons lies Monument Valley.

Ready for an adventure?
Book a sunrise or sunset tour to see the changing colors of buttes in Monument Valley.


Dreamy Instagram captions for Monument Valley

⚬ Capturing moments.

⚬ Nature really is majestic.

⚬ Embrace the wild beauty.

⚬ Where the horizon never ends.

⚬ Epic landscapes, timeless moments.

⚬ A land where dreams and reality blur.

⚬ Where legends and landscapes unite.

⚬ A tribute to Navajo heritage and beauty.

⚬ Dreaming under the vast skies of Monument Valley.

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Monument Valley quotes for Instagram

⚬ “Nature is the art of God.” – Dante Alighieri

⚬ “So this is where God put the West.” – John Wayne

⚬ “A desert is a place without expectation.” – Nadine Gordimer

⚬ “A majestic blend of earth, sky, and spirit.” – Anja Ilar

⚬ “Roads are a record of those who have gone before.” – Rebeca Solni

⚬ “It’s very hard to go to Monument Valley and not think of John Ford’s films.” – Janusz Kaminski

⚬ “In the vastness of Monument Valley, find the echoes of ancient legends.” – Anja Ilar

⚬ “In the vastness of Monument Valley, find the echoes of ancient legends.” – Anja Ilar

⚬ “I had run for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours. … I’m pretty tired, I think I’ll go home now.”- Forrest Gump

⚬ “In the desert you become a discoverer. You discover your soul, which had been submerged in vain pursuits, which had been lost in the coils and toils of modern life.” – Ameen Rihani


Funny Monument Valley puns for Instagram

Butte-ful.

⚬ Geology rocks.

⚬ I’ll never desert you.

⚬ This view really rocks!

⚬ A rock-solid adventure.

Utah-ally incredible place!

⚬ Monument Valley is be-utah-ful.

⚬ I like big Buttes, and I cannot lie.

⚬ A-maze-d by these natural formations!

⚬ This place is all ab-butte the views!

⚬ I’m butte-erly in love with Monument Valley.

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Riddles & Jokes for Monument Valley captions

Hilarious Monument Valley jokes for Instagram captions

⚬ Why did the rock formation go to school? To get a little boulder education!

⚬ What do you call a lazy rock in Monument Valley? A bed-rock!

⚬ What do you call a fake stone in Monument Valley? A sham-rock!

⚬ What do you call a dog that hikes in Monument Valley? A rockweiler!

⚬ Why did the photographer go to Monument Valley? To get a “rock”-solid picture!

⚬ Why was the rock in Monument Valley always calm? It knew how to keep its sediment!

⚬ Why don’t rocks in Monument Valley ever get lost? Because they always know the terrain!

⚬ Why don’t tourists ever get bored in Monument Valley? Because it’s a land of endless “butte”-y!

⚬ Why did Forrest Gump love visiting Monument Valley? Because he could run for miles and miles and still not see it all!

⚬ What did Forrest Gump say when he reached Monument Valley? Life is like a box of rocks, you never know which one will leave you in awe.

Ready for an adventure?
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Riddles for Monument Valley captions

⚬ Between Arizona’s heat and Utah’s sand,
I stand majestic, a desert wonderland.
Red rocks and buttes, beneath the sky so high,
In which valley do I lie?
Answer: Monument Valley

⚬ Red cliffs and mesas, stretching wide,
Where Arizona and Utah’s borders collide.
Tourists marvel at my grand display,
What am I, in the desert’s sway?
Answer: Monument Valley

⚬ I stand tall, with a flat top crown,
in Monument Valley, where I’m renowned.
A solitary peak, rugged and grand,
What am I, in this desert land?
Answer: Butte

⚬ I rise from the desert floor,
not a mountain, but so much more.
With steep sides and a tabletop view,
in Monument Valley, where do I debut?
Answer: Butte

⚬ I’m shaped by wind and time’s embrace,
in Arizona and Utah, find my place.
A geological wonder, sharp and high,
what am I, beneath the desert sky?
Answer: Butte

⚬ In the land where red rocks rise,
my people’s spirit flies.
Guardians of Monument Valley’s heart,
who are we, from the start?
Answer: Navajo

⚬ Ancient stories on the wind,
in Monument Valley, where they’re pinned.
My culture deep, my heritage strong,
in this sacred land, where do I belong?
Answer: Navajo

⚬ On the edge of Arizona and Utah, where rocks reach high,
a point named after a man who ran under the sky.
Visitors stop to admire the view so vast,
what’s the name of this point, where memories last?
Answer: Forrest Gump Point

⚬ Where the horizon stretches far and wide,
in Monument Valley, where travelers abide.
Named after a film’s iconic scene,
where am I, with views serene?
Answer: Forrest Gump Point

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Monument Valley hashtags for Instagram

When choosing hashtags for Monument Valley, it’s important to consider a mix of popular and niche hashtags to target a diverse audience and increase the reach of your posts and reels.

Here are three groups of popular hashtags for Monument Valley based on usage and photo attachment:

  1. Monument Valley hashtags with most photos attached
    #monumentvalley #desertlandscape #utah #arizona
    #navajonation #redrockcountry #landscapephotography
    #travelusa #nationalpark #wildwest
  1. Moderately used hashtags related to Monument Valley
    #redrocks #naturephotography #travelgram #landscape_captures
    #exploreutah #southwestusa #roadtrip
    #thedestinationspot #usatravel #ig_monumentvalley
  1. Niche Monument Valley hashtags with the least photos attached
    #buttescape #monumentvalleysunrise #explorearizona #offthebeatentrack
    #visitmonunmentvalley #hikingadventures #naturelovers
    #utahborder #forrestgumppoint #buttesofutah

Don’t forget to monitor the performance of these tags over time and adjust your hashtag strategy accordingly.

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Final thoughts on Monument Valley captions for Instagram

You made it all the way to the end of this Monument Valley caption collection blog post.

What captions expressing the beauty of Monument Valley did you like the most? Are the short and sweet captions at the top of your list? Maybe puns, quotes, sayings or other captivating captions to pair it with your trip to Arizona?

Whatever your top caption is, I hope at least one will capture your stunning photo from this Arizona and Utah natural wonder, with perfect photo opportunities.

How can you use those Monument Valley caption ideas on your Instagram to increase likes?

Use short captions on Instagram stories.

Combine those with short Monument Valley captions as a description under the photo. You can even use them as a voice-over on Reels or as a short video.

And as far as funny puns for Monument Valley go … they can be used in Stories combined with an Interactive sticker or posted as a single post. Options are unlimited.

Find more Instagram caption ideas or get inspired by the post you should read below.

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Anja is a travel blogger and the founder of Anja on Adventure travel blog. Originally from Slovenia, she was also living in Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, and Fiji. She loves traveling to tropical destinations, as well as beach destinations with endless summer. But you can also find her eating her way through Italy or Mexico, learning about ancient cultures in Easter Island, visiting bucket list places in Peru, or taking road trips through the USA. She is passionate about world cultures, travel, maps, and puzzles. For the past 15+ years she has been traveling the globe, as a solo traveler, and as a tour guide. Her goal is to visit every tropical destination in the World. Anja On Adventure is here to provide helpful travel guides and personalized itinerary ideas to travelers that she has gathered from first-hand experience.