Buena Vista
in Chaffee County of Colorado, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.842 and -106.131 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 50' 31" and W -106° 7' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:05 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Denver
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:08 am and 7:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Buena Vista

Buena Vista in Chaffee County (Colorado) with it's 2,760 habitants is located in United States about 1,558 mi (or 2,508 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Buena Vista is now 10:05 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Denver with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Buena Vista, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Eagle County Regional Airport in a distance of 70 mi (or 112 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Mesa Verde National Park in a distance of 133 mi (or 213 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Salida, Fairplay, Leadville, Breckenridge and Saguache. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

15°C (58 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BEST WESTERN VISTA INN

Address
0,4 mi
733 US HIGHWAY 24 NORTH
81211 Buena Vista
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Buffalo Peaks B&B LLC

Address
1,4 mi
28928 Fairway Dr
81211 Buena Vista
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Surf Chateau

Address
0,6 mi
1028 Wave St.
81211 Buena Vista
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rivers Mountain Motel

Address
2,5 mi
12845 Highway 24/285
81211 Buena Vista
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 BUENA VISTA

Address
0,4 mi
530 N US HWY 24
81211 Buena Vista
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

South Main Neighborhood Drive through, Buena Vista Colorado

Published: November 29, 2012
Length: 56:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SouthMainCO

The South Main neighborhood is a new urbanist development on the river park in downtown Buena Vista Colorado. Check out this drive through of South Main St. More at SouthMainCO.com.


Kayaking in Buena Vista's Whitewater Park

Published: October 30, 2007
Length: 56:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: shazdelnour

Huge tricks by Jed Selby and Dustin Urban. Buena Vista, Colorado is home to a large kayak park on the Arkansas River with four features.


World Champ Kayaker Nick Troutman, Huge Loop, Buena Vista Pro Rodeo

Published: June 02, 2010
Length: 55:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SouthMainCO

Reigning world freestyle kayaking champion Nick Troutman throwing a massive air loop at the 2010 BV Pro Rodeo in the South Main neighborhood in downtown Buena Vista, Colorado. Video courtesy.


Buena Vista, Colorado's Public Climbing Boulders

Published: October 26, 2010
Length: 17:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SouthMainCO

A bouldering session on 1 of 3 public climbing boulders in downtown Buena Vista, Colorado. More fresh content and info on the boulders/ river park at www.livefromsouthmain.com.


Midland Railroad Tunnels - Buena Vista, CO

Published: April 21, 2012
Length: 29:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kisscactus

The old Midland railroad tunnels can be accessed on Chaffee County Road 371 a few miles north of Buena Vista, Colorado. You can see my photos of the tunnels here: ...


Alternative Choices Wellness Center - Buena Vista, Colorado

Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 38:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wiley Middleton

Alternative Choices Wellness Center is located in Buena Vista, Colorado. We at Alternative Choices Wellness Center believe that healing is a personal journey; a journey that causes one to...


Thunder Lodge Buena Vista, Colorado Snow COZY CABINS

Published: October 28, 2009
Length: 48:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetruthseeker2012

A small tour of one of the eight cozy rental cabins, and our first good snow of the year. Enjoy!


Dual Sport Motorcycle & Polaris RZRs Buena Vista Colorado

Published: October 14, 2013
Length: 28:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ted Asmann

Dual sport motorcycle ride in and around Buena Vista Colorado Sept 2013.


The Buena Vista Boulder Garden

Published: August 08, 2009
Length: 24:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SouthMainCO

Bouldering in the new Buena Vista Boulder Garden in Buena Vista, CO. BV now has three boulders open to the public and constructed as part of a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado. Numerous ...


Buena Vista, Colorado - Traffic Light

Published: August 01, 2012
Length: 35:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kisscactus

Everything goes so fast! This is 12 minutes condensed into one minute and 18 seconds. The traffic light in Buena Vista, Colorado has its own Facebook page. Please join it!!! http://facebook.com/bue...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Buena Vista, Colorado

Buena Vista is a Statutory Town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. The population was 2,195 at the 2000 census.

Located at 38.8388, -106.133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Chaffee County, Colorado, Towns in Colorado

Johnson Village, Colorado

Johnson Village is a small unincorporated community located in central Chaffee County, Colorado in the United States. It is located along the west side of the Arkansas River, where the river is bridged by U.S. Highway 24. It is approximately three miles south of the town of Buena Vista. The community consists largely of a strip of retail establishments along either side of U.S. Highway 24, on the west side of Trout Creek Pass.

Located at 38.8108, -106.107 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chaffee County, Colorado, Unincorporated communities in Colorado

KSKE (AM)

KSKE is a radio station licensed to serve Buena Vista, Colorado, USA. The station, which began broadcasting in 1986, is currently owned by Pilgrim Communications, Inc. KSKE broadcasts a news/talk radio format.

Located at 38.8186, -106.159 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Colorado, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1986, Chaffee County, Colorado

Buena Vista High School (Buena Vista, Colorado)

Buena Vista High School is a public secondary school in Buena Vista, Colorado, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Buena Vista School District; the other is Chaffee County High School.

Located at 38.8362, -106.127 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Colorado, Schools in Chaffee County, Colorado

capture of the webcam Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Cottonwood Pass

Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Cottonwood Pass, Buena Vista (source)

capture of the webcam Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Poncha Pass

Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Poncha Pass, Buena Vista (source)

capture of the webcam Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Buffalo Peak

Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Buffalo Peak, Buena Vista (source)

capture of the webcam Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Monarch Pass

Buena Vista: Weather Camera at KAEJ − Viewing Monarch Pass, Buena Vista (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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