WELCOME TO BUENA VISTA, COLORADO

Buena Vista is situated between the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River and is known for its laid-back, mountain town vibe. A friendly and welcoming community filled with opportunities
for adventure.

In case you are unfamiliar, Buena Vista means ‘beautiful view’ in Spanish. And the name truly says it all. Resting at roughly 8,000 feet elevation, the town of Buena Vista Colorado is nestled between the majestic Continental Divide to the West and the Fourmile Recreation Area foothills to the East, with the impressive Arkansas River running through town.

Buena Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
343 Hwy 24 South / P.O. Box 2021
Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
(719) 395-6612

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Colorado Top Adventure Town

This understated central Colorado town is a well-kept secret for Coloradooutdoor enthusiasts. On any given day in Buena Vista, within minutes of your accommodation, one canhike,bike,kayak,raft,horse trek,backpack,ski,snowshoe,snowmobileand much more. It’s really only limited by your imagination.

Off Road Adventures

There are countlessoff-road trailsto explore out of Buena Vista with yourdirt bike or ATV. The Fourmile Recreation Area is open pretty much all year, plus the many dirt roads traversing the Continental Divide are a summertime treat.

Kick Back & Relax

The true beauty of Buena Vista is its laid-back atmosphere and unobstructed mountain views. Grab a drink and relax on a sunbaked deck, watching clouds come over the legendary Collegiate Peaks.

100% Odorless & Natural Hot Springs

Relax like a local at one of two nearby natural geothermic hot springs. Mount Princeton Hot Springs or Cottonwood Hot Springs are open to the public and offer spa and massage services in addition to their hot spring pools.

No matter what you want to experience in Buena Vista Colorado, this town does have it all.

Town Of Buena Vista

Town Hall 210 East Main Street

Post Office Box 2002

Buena Vista, CO 81211

Phone: 719-395-8643

Open: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Buena Vista boasts two distinctive town areas: Historic Downtown and the South Main neighborhood.

With both a wild-west past and an outdoor soul, stores offer everything for mountain living and exploring. The historic downtown offers several art galleries with unique handmade finds. You’ll find gear, gifts, books, specialty and consignment items too.

The kayak-centric South Main neighborhood boasts imaginative boutique shops, hotels, and art galleries with handcrafted creations. This area is located right on the Arkansas River with a world class whitewater park.

Buena Vista has mountain views, wide valleys, alpine lakes and more than 100 miles of trails. There are over a dozen trailheads leading you on scenic hiking experiences. Venture out to the famous Colorado Trail, the Continental Divide and the 14er Summit trailheads. Take a Sunday drive, or better yet, rent a Jeep and get up to the high country. The Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway runs through Buena Vista andfor 57 miles of absolute splendor.