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An important archaeological center, Cortez is surrounded by a vast complex of ancient villages that dominated the Four Corners region—where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah's borders meet—1,000 years ago. Mesa Verde National Park, 10 miles east, is certainly the most prominent nearby attraction, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. In addition, archaeological sites such as those at Canyons of the Ancients and Hovenweep national monuments as well as Ute Mountain Tribal Park are an easy drive from the city. San Juan National Forest, just to the north, offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The community of Cortez provides lodging, food, and supplies, making it the best spot to use as a home base when visiting these sites. Elevation is 6,200 feet. Read More

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Dunton Hot Springs

52068 West Ford Rd 38
Dolores, CO 81323 Map

Distance: 23.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars


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Attractions

Knife Edge Trail

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Distance: 9.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Overlook of the Montezuma valley

The Knife Edge Trail is a 2 mile roundtrip walk along the north... Read More

Prater Ridge Trail

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Distance: 9.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Longest hiking trail in the park.

This trail climbs the east side of Prater Ridge and traverses... Read More

Point Lookout Trail

Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Distance: 9.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: 360 degree view of Mesa Verde National Park.

Gives a view of the Point Outlook Sandstone... Read More


Airports

Major Airports near Cortez

Distance (mi.)
Albuquerque International Airport 193.8 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 233.8 map
Denver International Airport 272.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Cortez

Distance (mi.)
Cortez Montezuma County Airport 3.4 map
Farmington Municipal Airport 45.8 map
Durango La Plata Airport 48.0 map

Flight Deals to Cortez

Originating From
Milwaukee (MKE) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $211
San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $225
Philadelphia (PHL) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $238
Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $243
Sacramento (SAC) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $261

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