Durango in San Juan Mountains

Durango Mountain Resort, also known as Purgatory Resort, is a family-oriented ski resort in the southwestern part of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Durango is a large town with friendly, down to earth residents. The landscape is diverse, spanning from red sandstone bluffs of the Animas River to the jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Reserve a car hire in Durango for your family ski vacation.

Purgatory Resort boasts 85 trails serviced by 11 lifts and excellent slopes for skiing and snowboarding. An excellent feature for families with young children and beginners to the slopes are the ski and snowboarding lessons offered at Durango Resort. They offer options for all ages and aver very reasonably priced. There is no need to worry about gear before you arrive, just rent it at the resort.

The town of Durango also offers many other attractions and outdoor activities. Take a walk around Historic Downtown Durango and get a feel of the old West. Here you will find many boutique hotels and art galleries featuring paintings and sculptures of a Western theme, and shops where you can buy toy figures of cowboys, cowboy hats, and various other souvenirs. With the freedom of a car hire in Durango you can take the whole family out on the town.

Durango is also home to many award-winning restaurants. The cuisine in Durango commonly features locally grown food, like beef, wild game, honey, fish, and cheeses. There are also several delicious and authentic Mexican restaurants to be found. Check out Serious Texas Bar-B-Q, Steamworks, and Bar D Chuckwagon.