Montezuma County Travel Guide

Colorado

Ancient cliff dwellings with multiple levels and structures built into the rock face.
A large ancient cliff dwelling with multiple levels of structures carved into the rock.
Ancient cliff dwellings with multiple kivas and structures built into a canyon.
An ancient cliff-side pueblo with multiple kivas and structures.
A cliff with ancient cliff dwellings.

Popular cities in Montezuma County

A canyon with rocky cliffs and dense green trees.
Mesa Verde National Park
Known for Dining, Nature and Natural parks
View prehistoric ruins standing untouched beneath the cliff edges. The soft, flowing sandstone canyons here are a beautiful sight.

Reasons to visit

  • Spruce Tree House
  • Cliff Palace
  • Balcony House
A sunset over a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background.
Mancos
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Family-friendly
Trip time! Discover the coffee and art in Mancos.

Reasons to visit

  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
A mountainous landscape with green fields and sparse vegetation.
Dolores
Known for Family-friendly, Dining and Mountains
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine and mountains in relaxing Dolores.

Reasons to visit

  • McPhee Lake
  • Dolores River Brewery
A mountain with a flat-topped peak, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.
Cortez
Known for Dining, Nature and Natural parks
In this small town, enjoy ample outdoor adventures and discover prehistoric Ancestral Puebloan sites, including ancient settlements and rock art.

Reasons to visit

  • Cortez Cultural Center
A flat terrain with a prominent rock formation in the center and a distant cliff.
Towaoc
Known for Family-friendly, Mountains and Casinos
Escape to Towaoc! Enjoy its mountain views, casinos and museums.
A horse grazing in a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and a clear blue sky.
Pleasant View
Known for Historical
Escape to Pleasant View! Enjoy its history.

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