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Take in the fresh air and spectacular views of the Spanish Peaks in the small and affordable towns of Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara and Westcliffe, as you explore ghost towns, go horseback riding, discover Lathrop State Park and much more. A visit to Spanish Peaks Country is an affordable way to experience Colorado. These communities offer some of the most amazing scenery with restaurants, activities and places to stay that are, on average, less expensive than most other Colorado destinations.

Spanish Peaks Country: A Piece of Heaven in Southern Colorado

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<a href="https://lavetatrails.org/">La Veta Trails</a> has several projects where visitors can help them maintain the area's scenic routes.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness Area will delight your senses with varied forests, canyons and sharp geologic features.

Take a Hike

This is the hottest thing going in the area. Nearly every day it’s obvious when you look at the multitude of parked vehicles, that the food is good.

George's Drive Inn Restaurant

Explore the stories of coal miners and the struggles between the miners and operators. Located in a 1896 jail, the museum also has memorabilia from the original jail. Exhibits include photographs and miner's tools and equipment.

Walsenburg Mining Museum

Serving excellent Mexican food since 1956, with a red-chili sauce known throughout the land.

Corine's Mexican Food

Nestled in the shadow of the Spanish Peaks, this park offers a gentle climate, 103 campsites, fishing, waterskiing, golfing, hiking and great views of the nearby mountain ranges.

Lathrop State Park

Spanish Peaks Guesthouse is a vacation rental on 200ac south of Walsenburg at the gateway to the Spanish Peaks. A 3 bed/2 bath home, it is ideal as a family or couples getaway, a relaxing escape and a base for all of your Southern Colorado adventures.

Spanish Peaks Guesthouse

We are a tiny team of craftswomen with a penchant for crafting quality brews and cocktails in the shadows of the beautiful Huajatollas! Between our fresh brews, inspiring cocktails, and funky fresh mocktails there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Crafty Canary Brewery

Just 4 miles off Hwy. 12, south of Cuchara, several trailheads start at these peaceful lakes.

Blue & Bear Lakes Hikes

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Hop on the road for just over 30 minutes to Cuchara.

Head toward Cuchara

Long considered the heart and soul of the Cuchara Valley, Dog Bar &amp; Grill is the place to enjoy lunch on the outdoor deck with your favorite canine or a casual dine-in evening for dinner and beverages from a full bar.  Live entertainment on weekends thru the summer.

Dog Bar & Grill

Enjoy a trail ride on horseback, flyfishing and delicious barbecue - all without leaving the ranch! Serving families Western hospitality for 87 years.

Yellow Pine Guest Ranch

Cuchara Add-ins

Point your car southwest on 12 to La Veta.

Drive to La Veta

Each evening, we offer a delicious selection from our menu choices of lamb, steak, chicken, seafood or vegetarian complemented with fresh vegetables and potato, rice or pasta, along with soup or salad to complete your meal.

Alys' Restaurant

You're almost guaranteed no light pollution in a ghost town! Head up Old La Veta Pass to see this abandoned treasure. (Photo courtesy of Flickr/Larry Lamsa.)

Stargazing at Uptop Ghost Town

This isn't your basic franchise cookie cutter property. Originally built as the La Veta Hotel and featuring the ledger in the lobby dating back to 1883, you're sure to find this property special and full of charm. Located in the heart of La Veta, this property tells countless stories over the years, including those of being haunted.

La Veta Inn

Delight in breakfast classics like packed breakfast burritos, decadent pancakes and more.

Skinny's Diner and Bar

Check out Francisco Fort Museum, Shalawalla Gallery and more to glimpse the creative side of this beautiful community.

Tour La Veta's Art Galleries

Charlie's has been locally owned and operated in La Veta Colorado since 1937. We are a full-service grocery store with a soda fountain.

Charlie's Market

The main trail meanders through fields, woods and into a deep arroyo on the south side. There is a by-pass trail for people who prefer not to enter the arroyo. The trail follows a berm on the north side that offers a beautiful view of the Spanish Peaks and Mt. Maestas.

Wahatoya State Wildlife Area

Live music venue hosting a diverse lineup of performances.

La Veta Mercantile

Looking for access to the great outdoors but want to stay somewhere that feels like home? This conveniently located Walsenburg hotel is perfect for you.