Durango is located in the southwest corner of Colorado, USA. The city is named after the place Durango in Mexico, the term Durango originates from the Basque word "Urango" which means "water town". The city rests in the four corners region near Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. It is situated with as elevation of 6,512 feet above sea level.

In Durango, anyone can witness the magnificence of the Needle Mountain Range and the eye-catching peaks of the San Juan Wilderness Area. With its picturesque and breathtaking views, this place was considered a mountain lover's paradise. Other world-class attractions found in the city include: Mesa Verde National Park a World Heritage Site by UNESCO recognized for its Ancestral Puebloan Cliff Dwellings, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad a heritage railway built in early 1900s, The Historic Downtown, and The amazing Vallecito Lake.

Moreover, exciting outdoor activities in Durango includes hiking, biking, backpacking, rock and mountain climbing, hunting, off-roading, fishing, kayaking, rafting and golfing.