Many of us give the most credit for the discovery of America to the intrepid traveler Christopher Columbus. But really, the man who really made things happen in the New World was the explorer Cortez. Few in America give his legacy its due, but here in Cortez Colorado people know exactly where his place in history is.

Located in the Southwest corner of Colorado, Cortez is placed between glorious deserts and majestic mountains. Cortez also serves as the gateway to the incomparable Mesa Verde National Park. Here, in the archaeological heartland of the United States, vast cultural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities await your discovery. The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to visit our friendly, small town for a vacation experience like no other.

Of course if you stay for a vacation chances are you are going to look around and see which properties are available to purchase because you are going to want to live here in the beautiful city for the rest of your life. And the good news is, there are lots of cities for you to choose from and you'll find them at a price that is more than reasonable. So take a closer look at Cortez...you won't regret it.