MESA VERDE COUNTRY®: Visitor Services in Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, Towaoc

Visitor Services in Mesa Verde Country^®

We're here to help! Whether its air service to our area, ground transportation, tour services or information to help you further enjoy your visit, our Southwestern hospitality will make you comfortable.

TRANSPORTATION

· Air service to Cortez is available from Denver International Airport, with daily flights on Great Lakes Airlines. To book your reservations the destination abbreviation is CEZ.

· Ground Service
Three car rental services are available at the Cortez Airport.

Montezuma Public Transportation provides county-wide transportation Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for the general public. Other times may be arranged in advance. A round trip within the Cortez city limits is $4.00. Outside the Cortez city limits is $11.00. From Dolores to Cortez is $11, and from Mancos to Cortez is $16. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Call 565-4166 to schedule a ride. All transportation is handicapped accessible.

· Rail Service
Train service is available to Gallup, New Mexico (136 miles south of Cortez). Rental cars are available in Gallup.

CAR RENTAL SERVICES

BUDGET
CAR RENTAL
(970) 564-9012

ENTERPRISE
CAR RENTAL
(970) 565-6824
(800) 325-8007

Taxi service is also available and many of the area hotels/motels provide shuttle service. Be sure to check with your hotel/motel when making reservations to see if they provide airport pick-up service.

VISITOR CENTERS

The Colorado Welcome Center is located in Cortez, at 928 E. Main, 970-565-3414. The Center has information on area attractions as well as information and maps for the entire state of Colorado. The Colorado Welcome Center is open year-round, seven days a week, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter.

DOLORES VISITOR CENTER

Located in downtown Dolores, at 201 Railroad Avenue, 970-882-4018 or 800-807-4712, the visitor center is open spring, summer, and fall.

MANCOS VISITOR CENTER

Located in the historic Bauer House on Main Street in Mancos, 970-533-7434, the visitor center is open year round, with hours varying by season.

DISABILITY ACCESS

Mesa Verde National Park has several facilities that are wheelchair accessible, including the mesa top sites and overlooks and the museum. Due to the canyon location and ladder/stair entry into the cliff dwellings, they are not accessible by wheelchair. The path to Spruce Tree House is paved and does not have steps or ladders, but it is steep and requires assistance for someone in a wheelchair.

The San Juan National Forest has developed many accessible facilities. For up-to-date information contact the Forest Service Office at 970-882-7296.

The Anasazi Heritage Center and the Cortez Cultural Center are fully accessible to wheelchairs.

OTHER RESOURCES/RESOURCE MANUAL

Mesa Verde Country® information you can download to read at your leisure. (.pdf format)

AREA BOARDING KENNELS

No need to leave your best traveling buddies at home! Accommodations for your pets are available throughout Mesa Verde Country®.
CEDARWOOD ANIMAL CLINIC 1819 E. Main Cortez, CO 81321 565-6531	CORTEZ ADOBE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 11314 Hwy. 145 Cortez, CO 81321 565-4458	CORTEZ ANIMAL BED & BREAKFAST 6815 Hwy 160 Cortez, CO 81321 564-1385
DOG HOTEL 33350 Hwy. 184 Mancos, CO 81328 882-5416	K & T ANIMAL BOARD & BATH 25628 Road L Cortez, CO 81321 564-8020	ST. FRANCIS HOTEL FOR PETS 14929 Road G Cortez, CO 81321 565-3569

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