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South Central Colorado

South Central Colorado is a region in the US state of . It includes many attractions historically placed in the Western Slope region of the Rocky Mountains, but extends into the geographically distinct San Juan Mountains, with the pleasant San Luis Valley between the major ranges.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Colorado Springs and Leadville.

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is a city of about 490,000 in the western U.S. state of . The seat of El Paso County, the city lies 63 miles south of at the foot of Pikes Peak in South Central Colorado.

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is a city in Lake County, that is about tourism, especially outdoor recreation. In the winter, multiple ski areas are within driving distance.

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is a small town in south central , . It is noteworthy as the nearest significant town to , a similarly near neighbor of the eastern hub of a superb scenic railroad, and also because during the winter, it frequently records the lowest temperature of the day of any place in the .

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Trinidad and Cañon City.

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is a city in . Formerly home of the famous Prairie Land and Cattle Company, it was one of the towns where travelers raised hell in the Old West.

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is a city in . It is the gateway to Royal Gorge, a cavernous canyon of the Arkansas River.

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is a town in South Central Colorado. The nearby, smaller town of Poncha Springs is also treated in this article.

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is a small town in . It is a town steeped in gold mining history, still very much in evidence from the old mine ruins dotted about everywhere.

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is a town of almost 8,000 people in South Central Colorado. Most travellers come to the town for camping and outdoor activities.

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is the county seat of Huerfano County, , USA. Once called "La Plaza de los Leones," sits at an altitude of 6,171 feet above sea level on the geological border between Colorado's to the east and the to the west.

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is a town in the south central region of , in the Rocky Mountains of the United States of America. It is believed to be the virtual basis of the fictional town of South Park, in the animated series of the same name.

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is the statutory town that is the county seat of , , United States. It is the most populous community and the only incorporated municipality within the county. The town population was 257 at the 2020 United States census.

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is a town of 10,000 people in , USA about 15 miles north of and about 5 miles southeast of .

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and Preserve is a national park in the state of . In addition to the eponymous dunes, the park has attractive high country in the Sangre de Cristo Range of the .

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is a statutory town that is the county seat of , , United States. At the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 435.

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is a town in Chaffee County, south central . Although there's not much to the town, its setting between the Arkansas River and Sawatch Range, highest range of the , is magnificent, and it is a good jumping-off point for many kinds of outdoor recreational activities.

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is a town of 3,000 people in , USA about 20 miles north of and about 5 miles northwest of .

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is a small resort town just west of , . It was founded as a tourist destination and also became known for its mineral springs.

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is a town with about 75 permanent residents, located in the south central region of . It lies at the foot of the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Range in the northern part of the San Luis Valley.

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is a statutory town in , , United States. The population was 925 at the 2020 census and increased to 1406 as of 2024.

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is a United States national monument in the south central region of . It is known for a large abundance of Eocene Epoch fossils, ranging from imprints of twigs and seeds in shale to massive ancient fossilized Sequoia tree stumps which can be more than 40 feet in diameter.

South Central Colorado

Latitude of center
38.4° or 38° 24′ north
Longitude of center
-105.39° or 105° 23′ 24″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q7565262
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In Other Languages

“South Central Colorado” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “中南科罗拉多州”
  • Chinese: “中南科羅拉多州”

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