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Capulin Colorado State Highway 15
Looking west on CO-15 in Capulin, CO. Photo: Jeffrey Beall

Capulin, Colorado

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Established in 1867, Capulin is hidden away in South Central Colorado about 8 miles west of Highway 285. The census designated place (CDP) has a population of 200 in 2010.

It’s located in Conejos County at an elevation of 7,825 feet. There is a Capulin Post Office with a zip code of 81124 in operation since 1881. The town was founded in the 1860s by pioneers from Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. The term “capulin” is a type of black cherry.

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Activities near Capulin

Dude Ranches:

  • Rainbow Trout Ranch (47mi)

Federal Lands:

  • Rio Grande National Forest
  • South San Juan Wilderness

Landmarks:

  • Cano’s Castle (22mi)

Towns:

  • Alamosa (22mi)
  • Antonito (22mi)
  • Blanca (42mi)
  • Bountiful (11mi)
  • Chama, CO (51mi)
  • Conejos (22mi)
  • Chama, NM (70mi)
  • Fort Garland (47mi)
  • La Jara (9mi)
  • Manassa (18mi)
  • Monte Vista (22mi)
  • Romeo (16mi)
  • San Luis (47mi)
  • Sanford (13mi)

Train Rides:

  • Cumbres & Toltec Railroad (23mi)

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