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Before you go
Your trip to Durango.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Durango – Colorado Destination Mesa Verde and Durango about 538 km from Denver
How to get there
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Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) 27 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Durango Airport (DRO) is about 25 km from downtown, with domestic flights. By car, Denver is about 540 km away and Albuquerque about 340 km.
How many days
Two days: one for the Silverton train and one for the downtown and the river. Add one or two more for Mesa Verde.
When to go
May to October, when the train runs the full route to Silverton and the Animas River is good for rafting in May and June. In winter, for skiing at Purgatory; the train runs a shorter route then.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for downtown. Yes for Mesa Verde, Purgatory and the surroundings.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Durango
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All day
Silverton train
Board the steam train at the downtown station in the morning, climb the Animas Canyon and have lunch in Silverton before returning.
2 days in Durango
Day 2
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Morning
Main Avenue
Walk along Main Avenue and visit the railroad museum next to the station.
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Afternoon
Animas River
Follow the trail along the Animas River that runs through town, or do a rafting run in summer.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Durango far from Mesa Verde?
Mesa Verde National Park’s entrance is about 60 km west, roughly a 50-minute drive.
Does the Durango train operate in winter?
Yes, but it runs a shorter route to Cascade Canyon and does not go to Silverton. The full route typically operates from May to October.
What to do in Durango with kids?
The steam train, the railroad museum, riverside beaches on the Animas and, in winter, the Purgatory ski area.
What time zone is Durango in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November, with daylight saving time.