Rico Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Rico is a colorful little town set at the foot of Expectation Mountain in Colorado's San Juan Mountains in Dolores County. The population is around 200 (up to 500 in summertime,) a town for those who love the laid-back, small-town way of life more than crowded, busy resorts. The area was first discovered by trappers who worked the valley in the early 1800s for beaver and other fur-bearing animals, and later gold was discovered in 1866 - which explains the name "Rico," a Spanish word for "rich." Several historic buildings remain in town and a historic walking tour booklet and map is available for visitors. Rico offers a few shops, including The Rico Country Store, and two restaurants, The Argentine Bar & Grill and the Enterprise Bar & Grill (the latter was featured in National Geographic Magazine a few years ago.) The Rico Theater and Café was restored in 1996 and offers big name entertainment, such as The Dixie Chicks, Burning Spear and Leftover Salmon, which draws visitors from all around the area. One of the biggest attractions in Rico, however, is Mother Nature. Abundant outdoor activities are available, including mountain biking, backpacking, fishing, mountain climbing, jeep tours to Durango or Silverton, cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Rico is prime territory for elk and deer hunting and hiking. Surrounded by stunning 12,000-foot peaks, Rico makes the perfect base for day hikes and backpacking excursions, offering trails ranging from easy to difficult.

Surrounding areas: Mountain Village, Colorado (19.0 mi), Telluride, Colorado (20.6 mi), Silverton, Colorado (21.6 mi), Vallecito Lake, Colorado (27.1 mi), Durango, Colorado (30.0 mi), Dolores, Colorado (30.1 mi), Ouray, Colorado (30.1 mi)

Rico Vacation Rentals

Rico Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Purgatory Village Hotel	5 Skier PL	Durango, CO	12.7 mi.	(800) 693-0175
Telluride Mountainside Inn	333 S Davis St	Telluride, CO	20.5 mi.	(888) 728-1950
Camel's Garden Hotel	250 West San Juan Ave	Telluride, CO	20.6 mi.	(970) 728-9300
Ice House Lodge	310 South Fir St	Telluride, CO	20.6 mi.	(970) 728-6300
Victorian Inn	401 W Pacific	Telluride, CO	20.6 mi.	(970) 728-6601
Inn At Lost Creek		Telluride, CO	20.7 mi.	(970) 728-5678
New Sheridan Hotel	231 W Colorado Ave	Telluride, CO	20.7 mi.	(970) 728-4351
The Peaks At Telluride	136 Country CLB Dr	Telluride, CO	20.7 mi.	(970) 728-3165
Wyndham Lodge At The Peaks	457 MTN VLG Blvd	Telluride, CO	20.7 mi.	(970) 369-5000
The Wyman Hotel & Inn	1371 Greene St	Silverton, CO	21.7 mi.	(800) 609-7845
Country West Inn	40700 Hwy 160	Mancos, CO	27.9 mi.	(970) 533-7073
Echo Basin Dude Ranch And Resort	43747 County Rd M	Mancos, CO	27.9 mi.	(602) 997-7137
Best Western Mountain Shadows	3255 Main Ave	Durango, CO	28.2 mi.	(970) 247-5200
Comfort Inn	2930 Main Ave	Durango, CO	28.2 mi.	(970) 259-5373
Hampton Inn - Durango	3777 Main Ave	Durango, CO	28.2 mi.	(970) 247-2600
Ramada Limited - Durango	3030 Main Ave	Durango, CO	28.2 mi.	(970) 259-1333
Ouray Comfort Inn	191 5TH Ave	Ouray, CO	29.9 mi.	(970) 325-7203
ST Elmo Hotel Inc	426 Main St	Ouray, CO	30.0 mi.	(970) 325-4951

Bed & Breakfast
Bear Creek Bed And Breakfast	221 E Colorado Ave	Telluride, CO	20.8 mi.	(970) 728-6681

Rico Weather & Climate

Southwest Colorado has a four-season alpine climate. This region is on the Western Slope of the Continental Divide at 7,200 feet above sea level. The combination of high desert plateau and Rocky Mountains to the north and east create an unusually mild climate. Temperatures here are much cooler in the summer than most of the surrounding southwestern United States. The area is also blessed with 300 days of sunshine per year. The climate of Colorado, in general, is difficult to describe because it varies so widely from place to place. The climate of any particular place in this region is profoundly affected by differences in elevation, and to a lesser degree, by the orientation of mountain ranges and valleys and wind direction. Wide variations occur within short distances.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	37°F	4°F	2.31 in.	-
February	39°F	6°F	2.38 in.	-
March	43°F	12°F	2.73 in.	-
April	48°F	19°F	1.75 in.	-
May	59°F	27°F	1.78 in.	-
June	69°F	33°F	1.45 in.	-
July	74°F	40°F	2.85 in.	-
August	72°F	39°F	2.87 in.	-
September	66°F	32°F	2.37 in.	-
October	57°F	23°F	2.18 in.	-
November	44°F	13°F	2.05 in.	-
December	38°F	5°F	1.96 in.	-

Rico Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Durango La Plata County airport (DRO) located about 40 miles south of Rico in Durango, Colorado, the Cortez Municipal airport (CEZ) located approximately 42 miles southwest of Rico in Cortez, Colorado, the Montrose Regional airport (MTJ) located roughly 56 miles north of Rico in Montrose, Colorado, and finally Stevens Field (2V1) located around 60 miles southeast of Rico in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Rico Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Family Funland	Farmington	NM	67.5 mi.

Water Parks
Butch Cassidy King World Water Park	Moab	UT	102.6 mi.

Ski Areas
Telluride	Telluride	CO	20.7 mi.
Purgatory	Durango	CO	30.0 mi.
Crested Butte	Crested Butte	CO	99.1 mi.
Powderhorn Resort	Mesa	CO	102.0 mi.

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