Kelly’s guidebook
Food scene
Enjoy the warm inviting atmosphere at Cuchara's Higher Ground Coffee Bar with a picturesque deck overlooking Baker Creek. However, always make sure to check current hours of operation if you plan to visit, for hours vary by season.
Cuchara's Higher Ground Coffee Bar
90 Panadero AveEnjoy the warm inviting atmosphere at Cuchara's Higher Ground Coffee Bar with a picturesque deck overlooking Baker Creek. However, always make sure to check current hours of operation if you plan to visit, for hours vary by season.
A local favorite and a pet friendly restaurant in Cuchara Village that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables.
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Dog Bar & Grill
34 Cuchara AveA local favorite and a pet friendly restaurant in Cuchara Village that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables.
Locally owned and operated full service grocery store with full service deli and meat counter. Be sure to visit the popular ice cream parlor/soda fountain.
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Charlie's Market
214 S Main StLocally owned and operated full service grocery store with full service deli and meat counter. Be sure to visit the popular ice cream parlor/soda fountain.
Authentic New Mexican and International food in the European tradition. A small restaurant with an even smaller kitchen produces clean, quality, from scratch food from around the globe. Think locally, cook globally!! Large patio, kind of hidden, located next to Mountain Mermans Brewery
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Legends On Main
305 S Main StAuthentic New Mexican and International food in the European tradition. A small restaurant with an even smaller kitchen produces clean, quality, from scratch food from around the globe. Think locally, cook globally!! Large patio, kind of hidden, located next to Mountain Mermans Brewery
Super friendly! Relax and sip some wine while listening to live music. Awesome charcuterie boards too!
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Deerprint Wine & Bistro
106 E Francisco StSuper friendly! Relax and sip some wine while listening to live music. Awesome charcuterie boards too!
Head south about 20 miles for a great breakfast spot at the Stonewall Shopping Bag restaurant where you can view hundreds of swarming hummingbirds during the summer. You might even catch a glimpse of a Calliope or Rufous hummingbird if you are into birding like me!
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Stonewall Shopping Bag
6689 CO-12Head south about 20 miles for a great breakfast spot at the Stonewall Shopping Bag restaurant where you can view hundreds of swarming hummingbirds during the summer. You might even catch a glimpse of a Calliope or Rufous hummingbird if you are into birding like me!
Charming, small, family operated restaurant with a huge selection of wines and an even larger opportunity for an outstanding dining experience. Great food, service, and atmosphere.
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Alys' Restaurant
604 S Oak StCharming, small, family operated restaurant with a huge selection of wines and an even larger opportunity for an outstanding dining experience. Great food, service, and atmosphere.
Great place in the village with live music with good food and drinks. Lovely outdoor seating by the creek.
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Cuchara Yacht Club
30 Cuchara AvenueGreat place in the village with live music with good food and drinks. Lovely outdoor seating by the creek.
Really good, affordable, made from scratch food located next door to the condo! There is also a small convenience store with basic necessities.
Cuchara Mountain Mercantile
1120 Panadero AvenueReally good, affordable, made from scratch food located next door to the condo! There is also a small convenience store with basic necessities.
Lokal Perks in the Village is a little coffee shop across from Dog Bar. They have coffee, breakfast and ice cream.
Cuchara Lokal
73 Cuchara AvenueLokal Perks in the Village is a little coffee shop across from Dog Bar. They have coffee, breakfast and ice cream.
New bar/brewery in LaVeta, next to Legends on Main. Cool atmosphere and friendly owners
Mountain Merman Brewing Company
220 South Main StreetNew bar/brewery in LaVeta, next to Legends on Main. Cool atmosphere and friendly owners
Lokal Burger
701 South Main StreetBurger joint in LaVeta. Part of the Lokal Gives Group.
Beautiful art and delicious Frappe, Latte, Espresso, Drip Coffee, Iced tea and more
The Parkside Art Gallery and Cafe
127 West Ryus AvenueBeautiful art and delicious Frappe, Latte, Espresso, Drip Coffee, Iced tea and more
City/town information
Visit the small village of Cuchara just three miles north for shopping or dining at the popular Dog Bar & Grill.
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Cuchara
Visit the small village of Cuchara just three miles north for shopping or dining at the popular Dog Bar & Grill.
Take a short drive and explore the history and thriving art scene of the charming town of La Veta. While there, be sure to visit the full-service deli and ice cream shop at Charlie’s Market. Do not miss breakfast or lunch in the garden at Ryus Avenue Bakery. Have a relaxing dinner on the patio at Legends on Main or sip some wine while listening to live music at Deerprint Wine & Bistro.
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La Veta
Take a short drive and explore the history and thriving art scene of the charming town of La Veta. While there, be sure to visit the full-service deli and ice cream shop at Charlie’s Market. Do not miss breakfast or lunch in the garden at Ryus Avenue Bakery. Have a relaxing dinner on the patio at Legends on Main or sip some wine while listening to live music at Deerprint Wine & Bistro.
Stonewall is a village located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains about 30 min south of the condo. It grew around a large gap in the Dakota Wall from which it takes it's name. The elevation is around 8,000 feet.
Stonewall
Stonewall is a village located at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains about 30 min south of the condo. It grew around a large gap in the Dakota Wall from which it takes it's name. The elevation is around 8,000 feet.
Sightseeing
Explore the many trails San Isabel National Forest has to offer. Including Baker Trailhead right outside the condo!
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San Isabel National Forest
Explore the many trails San Isabel National Forest has to offer. Including Baker Trailhead right outside the condo!
The perfect location for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and fishermen. Surrounded by peaceful, quiet mountains off scenic Highway 12.
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Monument Lake Resort
4789 CO-12The perfect location for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and fishermen. Surrounded by peaceful, quiet mountains off scenic Highway 12.
Take the scenic drive up 422 along the Cucharas Creek and park at the Blue Lake Day Use Area and hike to Bear Lake. Take a break or fish at Bear Lake before heading back. The scenery is absolutely beautiful!
Blue Lake Day Use Area
Take the scenic drive up 422 along the Cucharas Creek and park at the Blue Lake Day Use Area and hike to Bear Lake. Take a break or fish at Bear Lake before heading back. The scenery is absolutely beautiful!
Golf on the challenging 18 hole disc golf course along the creek and up the mountain of Cuchara Mountain Park. During the winter, visit the same park for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing along the creek. Plus, even more activities are being explored as the park develops!
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Cuchara Mountain Park (Formerly Panadero Ski Resort)
1234 Panadero AveGolf on the challenging 18 hole disc golf course along the creek and up the mountain of Cuchara Mountain Park. During the winter, visit the same park for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing along the creek. Plus, even more activities are being explored as the park develops!
Drive to the volcanic dike known as the “Apishapa Arch” through the Spanish Peaks Wilderness and Cordova Pass.
Spanish Peaks Wilderness
Drive to the volcanic dike known as the “Apishapa Arch” through the Spanish Peaks Wilderness and Cordova Pass.
Hiking, camping & sledding in a diverse park with forests, lakes & North America’s tallest sand dunes. About 1.5 hrs from the condo.
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Great Sand Dunesin kansallispuisto ja suojelualue
Hiking, camping & sledding in a diverse park with forests, lakes & North America’s tallest sand dunes. About 1.5 hrs from the condo.
Flanked by mountains & woods, this alpine lake is known for its scenic views, fishing & hiking trails.
Bear Lake
Flanked by mountains & woods, this alpine lake is known for its scenic views, fishing & hiking trails.
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdAbout 2 hours north of the condo.
North Lake
Beautiful little lake located on Hwy 12 south of Cuchara.
Golf
Newly re-opened 9 hole golf course with amazing mountain views! Located right as you drive into LaVeta from Cuchara.
https://playgrandote.com/
Grandote Peaks Golf
5540 Colorado 12Newly re-opened 9 hole golf course with amazing mountain views! Located right as you drive into LaVeta from Cuchara.
https://playgrandote.com/
The Bears Den at Cuchara is a fun mini golf course, gift shop, and shaved ice stand. Currently being remodeled and will reopen in 2023!
75 Cuchara Ave
75 Cuchara AvenueThe Bears Den at Cuchara is a fun mini golf course, gift shop, and shaved ice stand. Currently being remodeled and will reopen in 2023!
Ski and Snow
Wolf Creekin hiihtokeskus
U.S. 160Located about 2.5 hours from Cuchara.
Monarch Mountain
123 N F StAbout 3 hours from Cuchara.
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton PlaceAbout 2.5 hrs South of Cuchara