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.
Accommodations
Activities near Capulin
Dude Ranches:
- Rainbow Trout Ranch (47mi)
Federal Lands:
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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