Cuchara is a charming, mountain village tucked away on the scenic Highway of Legends. There’s a quaint downtown area, consisting of several colorful shops, lodges and restaurants.
The town is surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest and the Cucharas River flows through town. It’s elevation is 8,468 feet.
History
There was a former ski resort close to town called the Cuchara Valley Ski Area, which last operated in 2000.
Main Attractions
Spanish Peaks – Two prominent peaks that the Utes named Huajatolla, meaning “breasts of the world”.
Special Events
Cuchara Country Music Festival – Annual one-day concert in June, held on the main street in Cuchara.
Things To Do near Cuchara
National Lands:
- San Isbael National Forest
- Spanish Peaks (16mi)
Railroads:
Scenic Drives:
State Parks:
- Lathrop (24mi)
- Trinidad Lake (51mi)
Towns:
- Aguilar (45mi)
- Cokedale (46mi)
- Colorado City (53mi)
- Fort Garland (45mi)
- La Veta (11mi)
- Ludlow (52mi)
- Monument Park (17mi)
- Segundo (39mi)
- Stonewall (22mi)
- Trinidad (54mi)
- Walsenburg (27mi)
- Weston (32mi)
