Cuchara Valley Area - South Central Colorado

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Cuchara was home to settlers who found the soil ideal for growing potatoes. In 1908 George Mayes and his wife moved here and decided the valley was ideal for a summer resort and modern Cuchara was born. The Cuchara Valley Resort offers many winter activities, including downhill skiing. La Veta, settled in 1862, began when Colonel John M. Francisco and his partner Henry Daigre build a fort here for commerce and protection. Threats from Native Americans managed to be resolved without bloodshed and the town survived with the coming of the railroad.

The town of La Veta, located North East of Cuchara, was once a vital life source for the area. Translated as "The Vein," La Veta provided the area with a trading area, supplying area with supplies. La Veta is home of the Historic Fort Francisco Museum built in 1862. The nine buildings on the site were formerly the site of an adobe trading post, and now housing many collections of furnature, tools and clothing: Open Memorial Day - Oct 15th.

The Scenic Highway of Legends (Highway 12) was designated as a Colorado State Byway in 1987 and a National Byway in 1988. Like its name, the highway passes through numerous towns which played a part in forming Colorado's fascinating historical legacy. Monument Lake is nestled among the pines and high altitude lakes. A legend here tells of two Indian chiefs who, in search of water for their thirsty tribes, met and embraced in peace, crying for the lack of water. A lake formed at their feet and a volcano erupted, enclosing the two chiefs in rock in the center of the lake. Today both this lake and nearby North Lake offer fishing and other year round outdoor activities.

It's been over 50 years since passengers have traveled this historic pass over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains between the towns of Alamosa, Antonito and La Veta. Steep grades and cliff-hanging curves await you. Once the rail hub of the region, Alamosa is the departure point for Colorado's newest scenic railroad!

Cuchara Valley Area is near: Stonewall & Walsenburg

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Circle the Wagons RV Park
Your complete vacation place. Wide spacious sites, some along the Cuchara River in La Veta, Colorado. Large shade trees. Big rigs welcome! WI-FI throughout. Potlucks & bonfires when weather permits.

 

Elk Valley RV Park & Fly Shop
BIG RIGS welcome - 50 amps. Along the Scenic Highway of Legends in La Veta. Fish Cuchara River on site. Awesome views. Pet friendly. FREE WI-FI. Play 18-holes at Grandote Golf Course next door.

 

Ranch House Inn
Cozy motel along the Scenic Highway of Legends in La Veta across from the Grandote Golf Course. Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, satellite TV, coffee pot, hair dryer, microwave-fridge and free WI-FI.

 

Sulphur Springs Ranch & Equestrian Center
Secluded in Sangre de Cristo Mountains. 5 cottages by Indian Creek. Horse rides, lessons & boarding. Dance hall with full kitchen for weddings, reunions and groups. ATV trails, fishing and golfing nearby.

 

Warehouse Suite, The
On the 2nd floor of the Kincaid Building built in 1903, La Veta's old dance hall, newly remodeled with modern comforts, original hardwood floors, pillowtop beds & 50 inch flat screen TV. Walk to Golf Course.

 

Yellow Pine Ranch & Livery
Since 1927, families have enjoyed our western heritage and hospitality in the Cuchara Valley. Cabins with flower beds, quilts, comfortable beds, equipped kitchens. NO cabins have a phone or TV!

 

For More Information Contact:

Cuchara Valley Area Maps

National Historic Sites and Landmarks
Raton Mesa

Scenic Byway Maps
Highway of Legends Scenic Byway

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