About this city
Also known as: The Sand Dunes Gateway Oasis
Mosca is a small, unincorporated rural agricultural community located in the northern region of the vast San Luis Valley in Saguache County. Positioned at an elevation of 7,550 feet, it is situated along Colorado State Highway 17 and is defined by its sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Range, vast potato farms, and its proximity to world-class geothermal anomalies and immense moving sand dunes.
Location & Administrative
County
Saguache
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
ALS
Getting Around
Car Required
Weather & Timing
Best Months
MayJunJulAugSep
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Hiking Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 50 · Metro area 6.5K
Sales Tax
3.9%
Key Industries
Eco-Agriculture & Exotic FarmingGeothermal Tourism Services
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1 day
Soak in the tropical indoor hot springs and view real alligators at the Colorado Alligator Wildlife Park, drive a short distance to explore the giant dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park, and camp under expansive starry skies at local high-desert RV parks.
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