Colorado Ruins Recognized as One of the Top 10 to Visit in the US

It's no secret that Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful natural wonders you can find, but there are also a number of amazing examples of manmade structures that are comparable in beauty and have been part of the state for centuries.

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Of course, the most famous example of ancient ruins found in Colorado is undoubtedly Mesa Verde National Park, but the Four Corners region of the state is also home to Hovenweep National Monument as well as another site that has been recognized by National Geographic as one of the best places to visit in the world.

Colorado's Ute Mountain Tribal Park is One of the Best Places to Visit in the World

According to National Geographic, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, located roughly 20 miles outside of Cortez, Colorado, is one of the “80 World Destinations for Travel in the 21st Century,” a distinction given to only nine locations in the United States.

Keep scrolling to take a virtual tour of this ancient archaeological wonder:

One of the most notable things about the Ute Mountain Tribal Park is the way in which visitors can truly get up close to the ancient ruins and actually explore the ruins that were once home to the area's indigenous people.

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This is made possible by the park's policy that only allows visitors to check out the ruins by booking a tour with a Tribal Guide.

For more information on the ruins and how to book a tour, visit the site's official page on the Mesa Verde Country website here.