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Great Sand Dunes National Park
The tallest sand dunes in North America rising over 750 feet against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with a seasonal creek for sledding and splashing.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Colorado, United States · North America
Alamosa sits on the route: 30 minutes from Monte Vista, 43km from Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Alamosa is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 9,819, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Alamosa sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alamosa to your route.
Alamosa is the home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Alamosa County, Colorado United States. Alamosa is located along the Rio Grande. The city population was 9,806 in the 2020 United States census. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-centralRead more
Colorado, and is the home of Adams State University. Alamosa is the primary city of the Alamosa, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Alamosa is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.4695 latitude, -105.8700 longitude.
Alamosa has a population of approximately 9,819 people, making it a town in United States.
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The tallest sand dunes in North America rising over 750 feet against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with a seasonal creek for sledding and splashing.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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