Welcome to the Town of La Jara, Colorado
We are nestled in the San Luis Valley, situated in south-central Colorado. This large, flat intermountain valley varies from 40 to 65 miles east to west and is approximately 100 miles north to south in size. The valley floor rests at about 7600 feet above sea level. Outlining this huge valley are the snow-covered peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the east and the San Juan Mountains on the west. The immensity of the Valley with the surrounding mountains provides a breathtaking panoramic view. The San Luis Valley is said to be the highest and largest alpine valley in the world.