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Mesa Verde Area - Southwest Colorado
Includes Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Cortez & Mancos
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The ruins of the Anasazi, a Navajo word meaning "Ancient Ones," are what bring people to this quiet, sun-drenched area. At Mesa Verde National Park visitors walk among the incredible cliff dwellings of these prehistoric Pueblo people. The Anasazi culture flourished here from approximately A.D. 1 to 1300, leaving behind a priceless legacy of their achievements in the famous cliff houses and mesa top villages. The reasons the Ancient Ones abandoned the area remains an enigma, despite decades of research. At one point, more than 40,000 Anasazi lived here.
A short distance south of the town of Mancos en route to Weber Canyon (the eastern boundry of Mesa Verde National Park) is a new old-fashioned horse drawn stage line for your enjoyment run by the Bartels Family. Ten miles west of the park is Cortez, once called by the Navajo "Tsaya-toh" (rock-water) for its spring. Lowry Indian Ruins, 26 miles north of Cortez, contain the largest and best preserved painted Anasazi kivas in world. Hovenweep National Monument, 40 miles west, has its unique Anasazi ruins. Other nearby monuments include Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and the Four Corners Area Monument which is located on Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Indian reservations, the only place in the United States where four states meet.
Commercial air travel accommodations are handled by Cortez Municipal Airport. Please contact your preferred travel agent or airline for flight arrangements.
Mesa Verde Area is Near: Dolores, Dove Creek & Durango
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- Closest full service RV park & campground to Mesa Verde National Park, easy access for BIG rigs. 50 amp full hookup pull-thrus. Shaded and open sites, tent and group area. 9 miles east of Cortez.
- Comfortable cabins have charming interiors, kitchens, fireplaces. Romantic getaway, honeymoon or family vacations. The mild climate and a lake makes a stay pleasant. Near Mesa Verde and Durango.
- Family friendly B&B in the San Luis Valley, near Del Norte & South Fork. A good place to stop between Denver & Mesa Verde National Park. The Bushel House is a separate family lodge. WI-FI & Mini-golf.
- To fully experience Mesa Verde's unspoiled beauty, stay in the park at Morefield Campground. Its 435 sites are in a high grassy area amid oaks and native flowers, popular with deer and wild turkeys.
- Gateway to the Southwest in the heart of Mesa Verde Country off Highway 160 in Cortez, this hotel has affordable rates and free breakfast buffet. For that special occasion, some rooms feature hot tubs.
- Where mesas meet mountains, between Durango & Mesa Verde National Park. In the 4-Corners area perfect for your next vacation. Non-structured guest ranch where YOU plan for your own activities.
- Family owned and operated. Central location for Durango and Mesa Verde attractions. Our gazebo is a popular hang out. Family friendly and all pets welcome. Reunion and group rates available. Souvenirs.
- This Southwest Farmstay: guest rooms, family suite and 1 guest cabin is north of Cortez. Outdoor hot tub! Near Mesa Verde National Park, San Juan Skyway and Trail of the Ancients Scenic Loop Byways.
- 12 miles from Mesa Verde, nestled in the San Juan Mountain range with 32 campsites, 2 yurts w/propane heat, 225-acre lake, fishing, and wakeless boating.
- BIG RIG LUXURY SITES. FREE WI-FI high speed internet throughout the resort. Highest rated park in the area by Trailer Life & Woodalls. Only 1/2 mile east of Mesa Verde Park entrance. Outdoor pool & deck.
- 4-Corners Specialist - Providing answers to the places that generate questions: Puebloan Ruins, Scenic Byways & Historical Mining. Tours depart daily, pickup/drop-off from your lodging, and a picnic lunch.
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- Shady, riverside location, along the Dolores River. 1 mile to McPhee Reservoir. 25 minutes to Mesa Verde National Park. 5 minutes to 18-hole city golf course. 10 miles north of Wal-Mart.
- In Cortez Colorado featuring a lobby computer with free internet access, continental breakfast and indoor pool. Rooms are available with microwaves & refrigerators. Walk to a variety of restaurants and shops.
- 15 minutes to Mesa Verde National Park. Open all year. Large, open, shaded 50amp gravel sites in Cortez. Lots of nice grass. Across from city park, Colorado Welcome Center and city pool. FREE WI-FI.
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