Cortez Attractions
Cortez is the largest town in Montezuma County, in the heart of southwest Colorado. As the gateway to Mesa Verde National Park, there are vast outdoor recreation opportunities. Cortez also serves as a base for exploring the Four Corners area.
The Cortez Chamber of Commerce offers information on local events and area attractions, and also contains a collection of Ancestral Puebloan artifacts.
The Cortez Chamber of Commerce offers information on local events and area attractions, and also contains a collection of Ancestral Puebloan artifacts.
Cortez Cultural Center
The Cortez Center is a museum and information facility about the archaeological and Native American features of the surrounding area.
Cortez Cultural Center
25 North Market Street
Cortez, CO 81321-3212
United States
25 North Market Street
Cortez, CO 81321-3212
United States
Phone 1 (970) 565-1151
Fax 1 (970) 565-4075
Hours
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guides
Courses available.
Facilities
Gift shop
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Yucca House National Monument
The Yucca House National Monument south of Cortez consists of Indian pueblo ruins, which have yet to be excavated. The ancient structures are at the base of the Sleeping Ute Mountain.
Mesa Verde National Park
Box 8
Mesa Verde, CO 81330-0008
United States
Box 8
Mesa Verde, CO 81330-0008
United States
Phone 1 (970) 529-4465
Fax 1 (970) 529-4637
