Location
Cielo Vista Ranch is located in south Central Colorado, and borders the New Mexico state line about 10 minutes east of San Luis, Colorado in Costilla County. Alamosa, Colorado, with commercial air service and all general services including a hospital, hotels, and restaurants, is a 45 minute drive northwest of the ranch. 4 hours to Denver and 2.5 hours to Santa Fe, fun and skiing can easily be had in Taos, an hour down the road.
Driving directions
From Alamosa or Walensburg, take US 160 to the town of Fort Garland
Turn south on Highway 159 and drive just over 15.5 miles to reach the town of San Luis
Near a Conoco gas station, turn left on 4th Street (P.6 Road) and drive 4.0 miles to the town of Chama
Turn left on the L.7 Road
Drive 3.6 miles on L.7, cross a bridge and turn right on the 25.5 Road (n.b., this is a dirt road).
Drive 0.5 mile on 25.5 and turn left on the M.5 Road
Drive 0.9 mile on M.5 to reach the North Gate of the ranch
