Mesa Verde National Park is located within an hour drive of Comfort Inn & Suites in Durango. Established in 1906, the park contains nearly 5000 archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings, across 40+ miles of roads. The sites can be seen by hikes, tours, and car. These are richly preserved historical dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home from 600 to 1300 AD. Absorb the culture and gain insights into the past, as you explore this national park.