La Jara is a tiny south-central Colorado town tucked between Alamosa and Antonito on Highway 285 near the New Mexican border. There are a few shops and restaurants in town, as well as a historic downtown district.
Situated in Conejos County, La Jara was incorporated in 1902. It’s a Statutory Town residing at an elevation of 7,605 feet. The population was recorded at 818 residents in 2010.
Accommodations
Activities near La Jara
Dude Ranches:
- Rainbow Trout Ranch (38mi)
Federal Lands:
Landmarks:
- Cano’s Castle (13mi)
Towns:
- Alamosa (14mi)
- Antonito (13mi)
- Blanca (35mi)
- Bountiful (3mi)
- Capulin (9mi)
- Chama, CO (42mi)
- Chama, NM (62mi)
- Conejos (13mi)
- Fort Garland (39mi)
- Manassa (8mi)
- Monte Vista (29mi)
- Romeo (7mi)
- San Luis (39mi)
- Sanford (4mi)
Train Rides:
- Cumbres & Toltec Railroad (13mi)
Visit the town’s official website.
