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Zapata Falls
Swimming in the pool of a hidden waterfall is a magical experience that you can have right here in the San Luis Valley.
Plan Around Zapata Falls
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Zapata Falls Details
Swimming in the pool of a hidden waterfall is a magical experience that you can have right here in the San Luis Valley. However, it does take some effort to reach, especially considering you will need to navigate around rocky cliffs and even walk upstream of the Rio Grande River to reach it (so make sure you pack your water shoes). This region of Colorado can get extremely hot in the summer, and the powerful plummet of ice-cold water is a welcomed remedy to combat the heat. The falls are also equally as stunning in the winter when the water freezes over a creates a massive ice column in the middle of the pool.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Zapata Falls
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7.5 mi away
Entrance Station
The park entrance is located on Colorado Highway 150.
8.1 mi away
Sand Sheet Loop Trail
A quarter-mile interpretive trail that begins at the Visitor Center.
8.1 mi away
Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center
The only visitor center at Great Sand Dunes is located right past the entrance and features just about everything you need for a day on the dunes.
