Cortez, CO Road Trips
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Trip Routes
3
Longest Drive
439.7 mi
Greeley, CO
Quickest Drive
8h 39m
Denver, CO
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Cortez, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,898
Median Income
$51,377
Median Home Value
$226,700
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cortez, CO at a Glance
Founded
1886
Elevation
6,191 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Cortez, CO
A sampling of people born in Cortez, CO.
Chuck Nevitt
1959
American basketball player
Eli Tomac
1992
American motorcycle racer
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Cortez, CO.
Ertel Funeral Home
funeral home in Cortez, Colorado
Montezuma Valley National Bank and Store Building
Cortez, CO, listed on the NRHP in Colorado
City data from Wikidata (Q1012688), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Cortez, CO
Cortez is a small city in the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado. It is in the general vicinity of Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center is near Cortez. A not-for-profit organization, 170-acre research center and "living classroom" dedicated to involving the public in the study of archaeology and native American cultures. Offers experiential education programs for students and adults. 1 Hawkins Preserve. (updated Feb 2018) 2 Yucca House National Monument, ☏ +1 970 529-4465. Free. (updated Sep 2018)
Gustavo's Mexican Restaurant and Bar, 125 E. Main St, ☏ +1 970-565-4633. M-Th until 8PM, F-Su until 8:30PM. the basic Mexican offerings (most with a New Mexican twist) are acceptable and reasonably priced. Stonefish Sushi & More, 16 W. Main St. Amazing sushi and super friendly staff. Main Street Brewery. On the main strip, this pub has their own microbrews which are very good but go there for the awesome murals and their cheeseburgers. They raise their own beef and the result is just amazing.
Best Western Turquoise Inn & Suites, 535 E. Main St, ☏ +1 970 565-3778. Basic but acceptable lodging on the main drag through town. Baymont by Wyndham Cortez, 2279 Hawkins St, ☏ +1 970-516-7031. Days Inn, 430 State Hwy 145. Econo Lodge, 2020 E. Main St, ☏ +1 970 565-3474. Holiday Inn Express - Cortez, 2121 E. Main, ☏ +1 970-565-6000. Travelodge, 1120 E Main St. Quality Inn near Mesa Verde, 1120 East Main, ☏ +1 970-880-9700.
1 Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ IATA) (south of town off US 160/US 491), ☏ +1 800 554-5111. Has flights from Denver and Phoenix with Denver Air Connection. There are also seasonal flights to Telluride. (updated Apr 2020) The airport also has two rental car places: Budget Rental Cars operates out of Cortez airport. ☏ +1 970 564-9012 Hertz Rental at Cortez airport. ☏ +1 970 565-2001 -- Daily 9AM-10:30PM.
Taxi service: Sunshine Rides. Call or text +1 970-777-7777.
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