Cortez Travel Guide
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Cortez Travel Guide
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Find: Hotels, Camping, Hiking, Photos, Guided Tours, Activities, Restaurants, Maps, Real Estate & Visitor Information for Cortez, CO
Cortez is a natural base camp for
exploring the exciting attractions of the Four Corners region. It is a
city of startling contrasts: there is a You'll find affordable Cortez hotels, shaded campgrounds and RV parks, great hiking trails, and a variety of interesting shops & galleries. One of the most popular activities in Cortez is visiting the area's many archaeological sites, including Mesa Verde National Park. In fact, Montezuma County boasts the greatest concentration of archaeological sites in the United States. The total population of the area at the peak of the Pueblo building period is estimated to have been around 50,000 -- which is about the same as it is today. The Native American dancers shown in this photo perform at the Cortez Cultural Center almost every evening in the summer. Visitors interested in Native American culture will find plenty to explore in the Cortez area. For those traveling west, Cortez is a gateway to the Ute and Navajo Nations, and the canyon country of Utah. For those traveling east, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. The first major range of the Rockies, the La Plata's, lie just 20 miles to the east, and provide a spectacular backdrop to the town. We've included a Cortez Real Estate Guide for those considering relocation to the area. Enjoy your Cortez vacation!Additional Cortez ResourcesCortez
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traditional Native American population and many working cattle ranches
employing "real" cowboys; desert canyons on one side, majestic
mountains on the other, and several major lakes nearby. 