Southwestern Colorado
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Southwestern Colorado, commonly called Mesa Verde Country, is a region of the state of Colorado in the United States of America that is known for beautiful landscapes, rich history, cultural heritage, and an abundance of outdoor activities.
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Mesa Verde National Park is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the southwestern corner of the state of Colorado.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a national park run by the National Park Service located in Southwestern Colorado, 15 miles east of Montrose.
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Durango is in the southwestern part of the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado. It is perhaps most famous for the historic narrow gauge railroad that connects Durango with Silverton.
Montrose is a town in the Uncompahgre Valley in Southwestern Colorado. It is a gateway to both Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to its east and Telluride and other ski areas in the San Juan Mountains to the south.
Ouray is a small town in Southwestern Colorado, magnificently situated in the San Juan Mountains and nicknamed "The Switzerland of America" for its scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Silverton is a small town located in San Juan County in southwestern Colorado. Once famous for its mining resources, it is now …
Telluride is in the southern Rocky Mountains approximately 100 miles from Four Corners, the intersection of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.
Pagosa Springs is a town in Southwestern Colorado along the San Juan River. It is most famous for its natural hot springs.
Crested Butte is a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains region of Southwestern Colorado.
Dolores is in Colorado. Dolores is in the heart of Mesa Verde Country, near the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument and the Anasazi Heritage Center in Southwest Colorado.
Cortez is a small city in the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado. It is in the general vicinity of Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
Mancos is a city located in Southwestern Colorado, near the Four Corners, at the base of Mesa Verde National Park.
Creede is a town in Mineral County, Southwestern Colorado. Watch out for:
Towaoc is a small town on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in Southwestern Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States of America.
Curecanti National Recreation Area is in Southwestern Colorado in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States of America.
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Recommended Hotels Near Southwestern Colorado
Look for accommodation in Montrose, 21 miles to the northeast, or try finding hotels in Delta, 26 miles to the north.
Hampton Inn Montrose
1980 North Townsend Avenue, Montrose, 21 miles northeast of Southwestern Colorado
Rated 79% (very good) by 200+ verified guests
Super 8 Montrose
1705 E. Main St., Montrose, 23 miles northeast of Southwestern Colorado
Rated 89% (great) by 10+ verified guests
BEST WESTERN Red Arrow
1702 East Main Street, Montrose, 23 miles northeast of Southwestern Colorado
Rated 69% (good) by 190+ verified guests
Econo Lodge Montrose
2100 E Main Street, Montrose, 23 miles northeast of Southwestern Colorado
Rated 70% (very good) by 160+ verified guests
Holiday Inn Express Montrose - Townsend
1391 S Townsend Ave, Montrose, 22 miles east of Southwestern Colorado
Rated 60% (good) by 270+ verified guests
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About Southwestern Colorado
- Location Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
- Population 41,300
- Latitide 38° 24' 7.8" (38.4022°) north
- Longitude 108° 16' 9.7" (108.2694°) west
- Average elevation 2,753 meters (9,032 feet)
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Other Names for Southwestern Colorado
- Comté de Montrose French
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