Cheap Flights to Cortez (CEZ)

Cortez is the city and county seat of Montezuma County in the US state of Colorado. The city is a popular spot for travellers due to its central location among surrounding attractions such as Monument Valley, Mesa Verde National Park, Ute Mountain Tribal Park, and the Four Corners. In addition, there are several prehistoric sites in the Cortez area that are listed in the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. Cortez is one of the richest archaeological centres in the country.

Things to do in Cortez, Colorado

Ute Mountain Tribal Park

Located along Mancos River, Ute Mountain Tribal Park is around 125, 000 acres of land which is a part of Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reserve. Multitudes of cliff dwellings, surface sites, petroglyphs, and wall paintings of Ancestral Puebloan and Ute cultures are on display in the park. Local tour guides offer information about the people, history, and culture of the park lands.

Monument Valley

Monument Valley is popular by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes. The valley is located on the Arizona-Utah border near the Four Corners areaTourists can drive through the park on a 17-mile dirt road. Parts of the valley, such as Hunts Mesa and Mystery valley are accessible only by guided tour.

Mesa Verde National Park

Created by President Theodore Roosevelt, Mesa Verde National Park is UNESCO World Heritage site protecting some of the best preserved Ancestral Pueblon archaeological sites in the United States. The park occupies around 52,485 acres. Some of the key sites at Mesa Verde National Park are Balcony House, Cliff Palace, and Long House.

Best Time to Visit Cortez, Colorado

Weather-wise, the best time to book flights to Cortez is from March to May and then from September to October. It is the time when the climate is cooler than the other months of the year and thus is apt for sightseeing.

Airports in Cortez, Colorado

Cortez is served by Cortez Municipal Airport. The airport is located around 3 miles southwest of Cortez. Cortez Municipal Airport offers Cortez flights to the destinations including Denver, Phoenix, and Show Low.