The La Junta center is approximately the area of Otero Museum Assn and the area of La Junta Amtrak Station.
The city of La Junta is located about 60 miles east of Pueblo. A popular tourist spot is Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site. This reconstructed trading post located on the Santa Fe Trail, one of the nation's first trading routes, was the actually the last U.S. outpost before crossing the Arkansas River and entering into Mexico. As a visitor, you can experience fort life and view the period furnishings. Farming also dominates the landscape along the river and miles and miles of grasslands north or south of US Highway 50.
Below are reviews of the city of La Junta, CO from an actual visitor's perspective.
History, Bents Fort, people.
We came for college ball games. The city is pretty run down in most areas.
The room was clean and comfortable. Very quiet and peaceful town. Felisa's Mexican Restaurant was delicious!
Didn't get to see any of the city. Family lives in Rocky Ford. Looking forward to coming back and see more of La Junta
Felisas Mexican was a great dinner option. Friendly staff and plentiful portions, we'd certainly dine here again.
La junta Colorado
Lots of interesting shops and places to eat.
The staff was pleasant and helpful. The facility was clean and comfortable. Great overall! We will be back
We visit for family, but Bents Fort is very cool. Check it out!
Liked the Copper Kitchen, the Amtrak station and its attendee and the park across the street from the Amtrak station. Wasn't in town for much more than 12 hours which included sleep time.
The city of LaJunta, as well as Rocky Ford, is a very small community where everybody's nice to you and helps you. They even lent my brother a wheelchair to use while we were there, who does that? My brother said he wishes he could move there.
Friendly people, good selection of retail stores and everything is conveniently located.