Title: Visit Del Norte: Best of Del Norte Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Del Norte](https://expedia.ca/Del-Norte-Hotels.d179959.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Del Norte](https://expedia.ca/Del-Norte-Vacation-Rentals.d179959.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Del Norte Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Del-Norte.d179959.Car-Rental-Guide)[Del Norte Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Del-Norte.d179959.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Del Norte ## Travel Guide ![Del Norte featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056801/1af60dd5-0753-44d7-9e3b-018469e253b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Del Norte showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179959/d3fe240a-b19f-4e70-9cdf-9fee92d9b8db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Del Norte](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179959/01222533-2eca-40c6-b910-0479e6be2dee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Del Norte](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179959/b732f89c-e6e9-4866-8387-107036e5e1d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Del Norte which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056801/f32cb536-dc85-46c6-b9cf-65a574f3fe07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Del Norte Things to do #### Opportunities for outdoor adventure sports, including rock climbing, rafting and hiking, abound in the mountainous surroundings of this former stage-stop town. The small Colorado town of Del Norte is surrounded on almost all sides by public land encompassing expansive forests, snaking rivers and soaring peaks. Hike along trails, ascend sport-climbing routes and admire views of canyons and river corridors from mountain summits. During the 1850s and 1860s, Del Norte served as a common stage stop for traders passing along the Old Spanish Trail, which ran between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. The town’s heyday came later in the 1870s, when prospectors uncovered gold and silver in the nearby San Juan Mountains and Del Norte transformed itself into a mining supplies base. Outdoorsy travellers use Del Norte as a base from which to explore the surrounding region. Climb up the steep 1-mile (1.6-kilometre) trail to reach the summit of the 8,475-foot-tall (2,583-metre) Lookout Mountain in Lookout Mountain Park. From here, admire views down over the San Luis Valley and the rushing Rio Grande River. Rock climbers, meanwhile, can choose between the more than 300 sport-climbing routes in Penitente Canyon, an area which originally served as a sanctuary for the devout Spanish Catholic sect of Los Hermanos Penitentes. Drive west from Del Norte to reach the Rio Grande National Forest, which features jagged mountains and deep river canyons. Enjoy outdoor fun, including fishing, mountain biking, hunting, hiking and horseback riding. During winter, head for the Wolf Creek Ski Area and hit the snow-covered slopes. Back in town, learn about this region’s story at the Rio Grande County Museum and Cultural Centre. Also worth visiting is the nearby Summitville Ghost Town. These eerie, haunting remains, accessible only by a dirt road, are the surviving remnants of a once-thriving settlement. Del Norte is warm in summer and snowy in winter. To get here, drive 4 hours from Denver or fly into the San Luis Valley Regional Airport near Alamosa, and make the 40-minute drive from there. - Del Norte Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Del Norte ![Windsor Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091100/5091019/c1362b90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Windsor Hotel 605 Grand Ave Del Norte CO CA $194 per night Mar 26 - Mar 27 Stay at this hotel in Del Norte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (577 reviews) A beautiful old building with lovely, clean, comfortable rooms. The Dining Room and the bistro have excellent food, great vibe, great staff. The ideal location for exploring the San Luis Valley. I will definitely be back. 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