Durango (Colorado)
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Introduction
Durango is a small historic town located in the San Juan Mountains. During the summer there is great mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing, white water rafting, kayaking and shopping. In the winter there is some excellent skiing, snow boarding, snow shoeing and cross country skiing to be found in the mountains. And remember year round there are stunning ancient cities and hot springs in the surrounding mountains.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Mesa Verde National Park is home to amazing cliff dwellings. Mesa Verde National Park is nearby the city of Cortez.
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
You can take the train to Silverton (see above), which returns the same day.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
- Durango Soda Company - Locally-made traditional sodas with pure cane sugar. Products can be purchased at local supermarkets, convenience stores and most restaurants, as well as their production facility in Durango. Also served aboard the Durango - Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Hometown Hostel | 736 Goeglein Gulch Road | Hostel | 90 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
The US Postal Service is very good and well priced mail system. UPS stores can be found dotted throughout the city and will accept packages to be shipped by other carriers as well. Though you may pay a premium there, there is usually little or no line in these stores. This is a good alternative since, depending on time of day and the season, post offices can become fairly crowded. If wanting to send a letter or postcard it is best just to leave it in a blue mail box with the proper postage. There are also private postal services like FedEx, UPS and DHL.
Around Durango
- Cortez - a great jumping point to explore many great ruins
- Pagosa Springs - a nice tourist town with some nice spas and developed hotsprings.
- Piedra River Hot Springs - These are great undeveloped hotsprings that are close to Pagosa Springs.
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