Trinidad
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Trinidad

Trinidad, Colorado

The Corazon de Trinidad

About this city

Also known as: The Corazon de Trinidad

Trinidad is a historic city situated in the Purgatoire River Valley of southern Colorado, perched directly along the scenic and treacherous Santa Fe Trail route. Long acting as a pivotal coal-mining center during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the city features an exceptionally intact downtown of Italianate red-brick architecture and has uniquely transformed into a modern cultural hub of legal cannabis commerce and vibrant fine arts centers.

Location & Administrative

County
Las Animas
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO

Transportation & Accessibility

Nearest Airports
COS
Rail Systems
Amtrak (Intercity Rail)
Train Stations
Trinidad Station
Getting Around
Car RequiredWalkable

Weather & Timing

Best Months
AprMayJunSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Scenic Drive Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season

Economics & Local Vibe

Population
City proper 8.3K · Metro area 14.5K
Sales Tax
7.9%
Key Industries
Heritage Tourism & Creative ArtsCannabis CommerceRegional Logistics & Healthcare

Practical Tourism Metadata

Suggested stay: 1–2 days

Stroll across the historic brick streets of the Corazon de Trinidad National Historic District, boat and camp at Trinidad Lake State Park, walk up the prominent geological formation of Simpson's Rest for a panoramic city view, and view local creative work at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art.