Buena Vista, Colorado in Chaffee County
Experience quality of life in Buena Vista, Colorado! The quiet little
town is tucked away in the Arkansas Valley, bordered on the West by the
Collegiate Peaks mountain range, also known as the Fourteener's, and on
the East by the Mosquito Mountain range. Buena Vista, CO is located in
Chaffee County, situated on the Eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains in
Central Colorado.
"Banana Belt" - Mild Year-Around Climate
Locals refer to the Buena Vista area as the "Banana
Belt" with regard to the mild weather and semi-arid climate. Precipitation
is usually 10.5" - 12" annually with 30" of snow during
winter and low humidity year-round. Average temperatures are 70-85 degrees
in the Summer and 35 - 50 degrees in the Winter with lows in the teens.
Buena Vista's environment is best described as clean air, blue skies,
fresh water, friendly people, and relaxed atmosphere.
Outdoor Recreation in the Mountains
Buena Vista and all of Chaffee County offer a wide variety of activities for all seasons such as White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Camping, Swimming in Hot Springs Pools (access year-round), Golfing, Museums, shopping at a variety of Antique and Craft Shops, Hunting, Downhill and Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Snowmobiling, Sledding, Ice Fishing and much more when left to your imagination.
