About Durango Durango is a fabulous vacation spot, located in La Plata County, Colorado. Durango is nestled in the Animas River Valley surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. Durango offers a wide range of outdoor activities in both winter and the summer season and that includes hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, rafting, golf,and skiing. The Animas River that runs through downtown Durango offers activities like whitewater rafting, kayaking, and canoing. The Mesa Verde National Park is located 35 miles west of Durango. The park is a Unesco national heritage site and it is known for its Ancestral Puebloan Cliff Dwellings. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a heritage railway that travels from Durango to the historic mining town of Silverton, Colorado on steam-powered trains, is another historical attraction in the area. Visitors at Durango, Colorado, can also visit popular getaways like Keystone, Silverthorne, and Vail Valley. The Colorado vacation rentals offer fine accommodation facilities and amenities to the visitors. |
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