San Luis, County seat in Costilla County, Colorado, United States
San Luis sits at an elevation of 2,432 meters in southern Colorado, surrounded by agricultural lands and mountain ranges in the San Luis Valley.
Founded on April 9, 1851, by settlers from the Taos Valley, San Luis holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited town in Colorado.
The town maintains strong Hispanic traditions through annual celebrations like the Santa Ana y Santiago Fiesta and the Manito Christmas with traditional bonfires.
The Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area, located 8 miles south of town, requires fishing permits and provides opportunities for warm water fishing.
Fifteen bronze statues form the Stations of the Cross pathway, ascending a mesa in the center of town to depict Jesus Christ's final hours.
Location: Costilla County
Inception: April 9, 1851
Elevation above the sea: 2,432 m
Website: http://townofsanluisco.org
GPS coordinates: 37.20190,-105.42200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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