Das Mesa Verde Country ist voller alter Pueblos und südwestlichem Charme. Während der Mesa Verde Nationalpark die Mehrheit der Besucher in diese Ecke von Colorado lockt (und das zu Recht!), gibt es auch über den Park hinaus viel zu entdecken. Geschichtsinteressierte werden die reiche Vergangenheit der Region zu schätzen wissen, und Outdoor-Enthusiasten werden es schwer haben zu entscheiden, welche Aktivitäten sie zuerst angehen möchten. Darüber hinaus hat die Nahrungsmittel- und Getränkeindustrie ein starkes Engagement für – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes – die Wurzeln der Region, und die Aromen sind genauso köstlich wie lokal. Hier sind meine Vorschläge für ein paar Tage im Mesa Verde Country.
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Mesa Verde Country regorge de vieux pueblos et du charme du sud-ouest. Alors que le parc national de Mesa Verde attire la majorité des visiteurs dans ce coin du Colorado (et à juste titre!), beaucoup reste à explorer au-delà du parc. Les passionnés d’histoire apprécieront le riche passé de la région et les amateurs de plein air auront du mal à se décider à quelles activités s’adonneront en premier. En outre, l’industrie des aliments et des boissons est profondément attachée aux racines (au sens strict du mot) de la région et les saveurs sont aussi délicieuses qu’elles sont locales. Voici mes suggestions pour quelques jours au Mesa Verde Country.
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Being close to Mesa Verde National Park certainly has its advantages. This beautiful, incomparable archaeological site, dedicated to so much human mystery, has a way of making Cortez, Mancos, and Dolores stand out.
But that’s not all there is to Mesa Verde Country – around Mesa Verde Country, you’ll find thriving communities filled with outdoor recreation, arts & culture, world-class cuisine, local wineries & breweries, and the warm, welcoming people of Southwest Colorado.
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Looking for a long weekend getaway? Southwestern Colorado is an ideal destination for year-round adventure, culture, and fun! Pack the car and point towards the Four Corners on this three-day road trip the whole family will enjoy.
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Mesa Verde Country is home to tremendous diversity when it comes to hiking trails in Colorado. From sandstone mazes through piñon pine to deep shady canyons lined with ancient cliff dwellings and beyond, Mesa Verde Country is the perfect destination for every type of trekker. While the trails that follow are by no means an exhaustive list of what our backyard has to offer, these are some of our favorites with a variety of difficulty levels.
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Mesa Verde Country is an off the beaten path area with incredibly unique features and experiences distinctive to this corner of Colorado. With nearby towns of Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos this area has much more to offer than Mesa Verde National Park, although it’s one of our favorites. Here are five reasons why Mesa Verde Country should be on your radar.
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Mountain biking enthusiasts are taking notice of Mesa Verde Country in Southwest Colorado as one of the next great mountain biking destinations. From single tracks to challenging climbs in the San Juan Mountains, Mesa Verde Country offers more than 600 miles of trails that traverse slick rock, old-growth forest and even ancient archaeological sites.
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Mesa Verde Country is full of ancient pueblos and southwest charm. While Mesa Verde National Park attracts the majority of visitors to this corner of Colorado (and rightfully so!), there is much to explore beyond the Park. History buffs will relish in the region’s rich past, and outdoor enthusiasts will have a hard time deciding which activity to embrace. Additionally, the food and beverage industry has a strong commitment to–literally–the region’s roots, and flavors are just as much delicious as they are local. Here are my suggestions for passing a few days in Mesa Verde Country.
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Last updated: Jan 4, 2022
Mesa Verde Country is thrilled to host responsible travelers for a safe vacation with plenty of room to spread out and explore. Montezuma County currently has no public health orders in place, but it doesn’t hurt to keep up your regular hand-washing, physical distancing, and covered coughs. Our community thanks you in advance!
Our Welcome Center in Cortez is open! Please feel free to drop by or give us a call or email ((970) 565-4048 or info@mesaverdecountry.com) for the latest information and direct answers to your questions. You can also check on the Mesa Verde National Park rules here.
For more information about traveling in Colorado, check the statewide travel guidelines here and the What’s Open in Colorado guide here. Safe travels and enjoy your visit!
Mesa Verde Country is full of ancient pueblos and southwest charm. While Mesa Verde National Park attracts the majority of visitors to this corner of Colorado (and rightfully so!), there is much to explore beyond the Park. History buffs will relish in the region’s rich past, and outdoor enthusiasts will have a hard time deciding which activity to embrace. Additionally, the food and beverage industry has a strong commitment to–literally–the region’s roots, and flavors are just as much delicious as they are local. Here are my suggestions for passing a few days in Mesa Verde Country. Read More
Get in touch with your inner archaeologist at Mesa Verde National Park, named a World Heritage Site for its well-preserved homes and artifacts of the Ancestral Puebloans. Visit the elaborate rock masonry dwellings they lived in centuries ago.
When you visit here, your experience is defined by the culture and history of this magical place. But equally important is your home away from home; where you rest your head each night after a day of fun and adventure. Here, meet three of the people who define Mesa Verde Country’s hospitality legacy.
Mesa Verde Country was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO). We’re using that money to create downloadable podcasts that will help you learn about the area’s rich archaeological history when you visit!
The “Ancient Voices” audio driving tour will share information about the many archaeological attractions in Mesa Verde Country, as well as local history, Western stories, botany, cosmology, music and life in ancient Puebloan times. Now, you will have even more resources available to enjoy the rich archaeology in our area. As we like to say, “one day just isn’t enough!” to see all of this.
Restaurateur Desmond Calhoon is a betting man.
Because of a longstanding wager with his sibling—and a little serendipity—Blondie’s Trophy Room in his hometown of Cortez, Colorado, came to fruition.
Mesa Verde Country is an incredible place to visit any time of the year. But winter can be particularly spectacular when the area is carpeted in snow. And special events like this one make it even more magical!
On Friday, Jan. 6, Mesa Verde National Park is hosting a free, all-ages moonlight snowshoe and ski event. It’s part of the park’s Winter Fest. The Morefield Campground winter trails will be open from 6-10 p.m. for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
It’s true that most things in life aren’t free. But here’s something that is! Admission to Mesa Verde National Park – for 10 days in 2017, at least.
The park has announced that it is offering FREE admission on these 10 days in 2017. It’s just one more reason to plan your trip to Mesa Verde Country in the New Year!
Just because the snow is flying doesn’t mean the fun ends in Mesa Verde Country! In fact, Mesa Verde Country has snow, mountains, sunshine and everything you need for the perfect cold-weather getaway at an affordable price. And, it’s all within driving distance of Denver, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Grab your skis and your mittens and join us for some winter fun this season!
The luminaria show will go on in Mesa Verde Country! The traditional open house event was cancelled at Mesa Verde National Park because of ongoing concerns about the stability of the rock arch in the Spruce Tree House alcove.
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Sweet. Hot.
Jalapeño. Serrano. Poblano. Chipotle.
We’re talking peppers.
And Tess Montaño Forth can tell you all about them. This restaurateur is the owner and operator of Pepperhead, the downtown Cortez, Colorado eatery that has won the hearts and appetites of residents and scores of visitors alike, with its fresh southwest-style food. The menu has deep roots in her family’s culinary tradition, with an up-to-date approach that makes use of abundant, organic, locally sourced meats and produce in Mesa Verde Country.
Boutique Air, where you can “fly private for the cost of commercial,” recently began service to/from Cortez to Denver and Phoenix. This is great news for travelers, who now have another, convenient option for getting to Mesa Verde Country to enjoy all the amazing activities and attractions for which our area is famous.
From Cortez Municipal Airport, there are three daily flight options to Denver and one to Phoenix. Prices start at just $59 each way. The typical Boutique aircraft seats between 8-20 passengers.
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Il sud-ovest del Colorado è semplicemente qualcosa di diverso. Un soffio d’aria calda e secca del deserto, uno splendido paesaggio d’alta montagna a 4.400m d’altitudine, chiamato San Juan Mountains, acqua fresca di sorgente e numerose grotte sulle scogliere, chiamate “Cliff Dwellings”. Non c’è da stupirsi che gli indiani nativi abbiano popolato questa zona per così tanto tempo. Non riuscivo a crederci quando ho visitato questi luoghi antichi nel parco nazionale di Mesa Verde. Ai visitatori internazionali che vogliono conoscere la cultura degli indiani raccomando di visitare i seguenti luoghi:
Colorados Südwesten ist einfach anders. Ein Hauch von warmer und trockener Wüstenluft, eine atemberaubende, 4,400m hohe Bergkulisse der sogenannten San Juan Mountains, frisches Quellwasser und zahlreiche Höhlen an steilen Felsen, sogenannte „Cliff Dwellings“. Kein Wunder, dass einheimische Indianer diese Gegend für lange Zeit besiedelten. Ich konnte es einfach nicht glauben, als ich im Mesa Verde National Park diese antiken Stätten besuchte. Für internationale Besucher, die die Kultur der Indianer erleben wollen, empfehle ich die folgenden Orte zu besuchen:
Le Sud-Ouest du Colorado est simplement différent. Une touche d’air du désert, chaud et sec, un paysage superbe de 4.400m de haute montagne, nommés les « San Juan Mountains », l’eau de source fraîche et de nombreuses grottes sur rochers escarpés du nom de « Cliff Dwellings ». Il n’est pas étonnant que les Amérindiens natifs aient peuplé cette région pendant longtemps. Je ne pouvais pas croire mes yeux quand j’ai visité ces sites anciens dans le parc national de Mesa Verde. Pour les visiteurs internationaux qui veulent découvrir la culture des Amérindiens, je vous recommande de visiter les endroits suivants :
Recently, The Perennial Plate, a two-time James Beard Award winning online weekly documentary series dedicated to socially responsible and adventurous eating, featured a documentary about Cortez’s own Bessie White.
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