Mosca Colorado         In the heart of the San Luis Valley

Welcome to the official web page of Mosca, Colorado, a small town with a big heart in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado!  Mosca (Mahs-kah) was named for nearby Mosca Pass in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.  The pass was named for Luis de Moscoso de Alvarado, an early explorer that succeeded DeAnza.  One of the first post offices in the area was "Mosco". The Alvarado Campground is north of Mosca Pass on the eastern side of the range. In the heart of this high-elevation valley, Mosca is between the rugged San Juan Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Farming and ranching are primary activities in the area, but Mosca and vicinity is also home to artists, musicians, writers, and a variety of business owners.

Mountain view from the Mosca Post Office

Mosca Community Activities Page

Mosca Weather Forecast

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is 20 miles from Mosca, the closest town to the national park. San Luis Lakes State Park (below) is 8 miles from Mosca.  NPS Photos

The Nature Conservancy's Medano-Zapata Ranch is 10 miles from Mosca, featuring over 1000 bison managed within the national park. Check out bison tours and lodging at the historic yet elegant Zapata Ranch. NPS Photo

Links to Cultural Attractions and Local Businesses

White Mountain Organic Farm - Quinoa and Potatoes

Paintings of the American Wilderness Patrick Myers Artist Studio

Sand Dunes Motel 719-378-2855

Mosca Pit Stop Store 719-378-2346

Colorado Gator Farm Tilapia fish farm, hundreds of alligators and other animals

Allen McKinley Artist Studio 719-480-9877

Questions or comments about this page send an email . Text and images copyright 2008

Author Larry Wood