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Durango is a city in the US state of Colorado. The town organized in September 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad derived its name after Durango in Spain, which was originated from the Basque word "Urango" meaning "water town". It is the county seat of La Plata County.
Area & Location: As a city in La Planta County, Durango is located at 37°16' Latitude North and 107°52' Longitude West. The city, which covers a total area of 17.6 sq. km has an elevation of 1988 meters. Around 13,922 people reside in the city.
Tourist Attractions: The city offers many outdoor entertainment activities that thrills and relaxes the visitors reaching the city.
Transportation: Durango-La Plata County Airport is the main airport that serves the city. The city has an extensive road network that constitutes US Highway 160, US Highway 550 and Million Dollar Highway.
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Hotels: Durango hotels are the favorite lounge of the tourists visiting the city. Its location, ambience, friendly atmosphere and the facilities make them unique. Doubletree Hotel Durango, Residence Inn Durango, Strater Hotel, Rochester Hotel, Jarvis Suite Hotel, Durango Lodge, Tall Timber Resort, General Palmer Hotel, Ramada Limited-Durango, Best Western Rio Grande Inn and Quality Inn & Suites are the world-class hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction: The arts and craft shops in the city that offer antiques with great values are often visited by the tourists. Hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, saddle and pack trips in the San Juan National Forest, trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking on the Animas River, downhill skating and white water rafting are the main outdoor entertainment activities in the city that are the favorites of the tourists. A ride through the Durango and Silverton narrow gauge railroad is really amazing. Mesa Verde National Park and Durango Mountain Resort are the other recreational centers in the city.
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