Situated in the "Heart of the Rockies" Salida is completely surrounded by majestic mountains coupled with the mild, warm temperatures of a true banana belt here in Colorado! We are located only 16 miles from Monarch Ski Area, and minutes from whitewater rafting and gold-medal fishing on the Arkansas River or beautiful mountain lakes. Right next door to the Best Western Colorado Lodge, is Salida's renowned Hot Springs Mineral Pool and Baths, park with tennis courts, exercise builders, volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball and picnic facilities.