Costilla County, Administrative county in south-central Colorado, United States
Costilla County is an administrative county in south-central Colorado that spans valleys and mountain ranges. San Luis serves as the county seat and provides local government services to residents.
The county was established on November 1, 1861, making it one of the original seventeen counties formed in the Colorado region. This early founding shaped its development and settlement patterns.
The county preserves strong Hispanic traditions through local festivals and traditional agricultural practices passed down through generations. These customs shape community life and gatherings to this day.
Visitors can explore the county via roads that run through valleys and over mountain passes with various viewpoints. The best way to experience the area is by driving slowly and making stops at places of interest.
The region preserves first-water rights dating back to 1851 through the San Luis People's Ditch irrigation system. This historical system shows how early settlers organized water access for farming.
Location: Colorado
Inception: November 1, 1861
Capital city: San Luis
Shares border with: Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Colfax County, Taos County, Conejos County, Alamosa County
Website: http://costillacounty-co.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.28000,-105.43000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:27
Blanca Peak
33.5 km
Zapata Falls
39.3 km
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
43.7 km
Culebra Peak
27.9 km
North La Veta Pass
42.8 km
Fort Garland
16 km
Little Bear Peak
32.5 km
Mount Lindsey
33.9 km
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
33.7 km
Ellingwood Point
34.1 km
Mount Mestas
42 km
Pike's Stockade
33.7 km
D&RGW 169
43.7 km
San Luis Hills
30.4 km
Closed Basin Project
37 km
Iron Mountain
42.7 km
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
43.9 km
Red Mountain
28.9 km
A. A. Salazar House
8.7 km
American National Bank Building
43.8 km
San Luis Bridge
9.6 km
Rito Seco Creek Culvert
8.9 km
San Luis Southern Railway Trestle
15.8 km
Alamosa County Courthouse
44 km
Husung Hardware
43.9 km
Capilla de San Isidro
16.8 km
Monument Lake Park Building and Hatchery Complex
34.9 km
Costilla Crossing Bridge
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