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About Buena Vista, CO

Buena Vista is a mountain town of 3,000 at nearly 8,000 feet elevation, surrounded by Colorado's highest peaks in the Collegiate Range. US 24 runs right through town, connecting north to Leadville and south to Salida, with most visitors arriving via US 285 from Denver or US 24 from Colorado Springs. The historic Main Street features original 1880s brick buildings, including the restored courthouse with its hourly chiming clock tower.

Where is Buena Vista, CO on the map?

Buena Vista, CO is in United States, at 38.832, -106.139 - about 40 km north of Poncha Springs, CO.

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What is the closest airport to Buena Vista, CO?

The closest airport to Buena Vista, CO is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, 168 km (about 2 h 25 min by car).

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