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Cortez sits in the center of fascinating archaeological sites in southwestern Colorado including Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage site. Visitors to this area have the opportunity to learn about the intriguing history of the native ancestral Puebloan culture. Tourists can combine whitewater rafting and other outdoor activities with a visit to Cortez by venturing east to Durango. The Animas River, Dolores River and the Piedra River provide exciting river recreation in this southwestern Colorado region.

Driving mileage from:
Durango - 45 miles
Denver - 382 miles
Albuquerque, NM - 275 miles