Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic & Historic Byway

Trace a route to 22 heritage sites in the upper Rio Grande region along "Los Caminos Antiguos" ("The Ancient Roads") and let the history of this northern outpost of sixteenth-century Spanish territorial expansion unfold before you. "Los Caminos Antiguos" Scenic Byway allows visitors to explore the rich culture and traditions of some of Colorado's oldest communities. Discover the panoramic views of the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges; the high, fertile San Luis Valley; the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve; the Rio Grande National Forest; and state parks and federal wildlife areas.