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Location: Rio Arriba County, US Highway 84, 8 miles south of the Colorado state line on NM 17. More Location: Chama is located in Rio Arriba County northwest of Santa Fe between Dulce and Tierra Amarilla along US Highway 84 near Heron Lake and the Colorado state line. |
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| Distance (from Ghost Ranch): Approximately 50 miles north of Ghost Ranch. |
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| Directions (from Ghost Ranch): Turn right leaving the Ghost Ranch gate onto Hwy 84 and drive approximately 50 miles north. |
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Description: The town sits next to the Rio Chama in a picturesque valley below the peaks of the San Juan Mountains. A former logging, mining and railroad town, Chama is now a center for outdoor recreation. It is also the departure point for the Cumbres and Toltec Narrow Gauge Railway, one the state's most popular tourist attractions. |
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| Activities: Ride the train in an outdoor cattle car or in a first class car! Tickets may be purchased via the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad secure web site, or by calling 1-888-CUMBRES (1-888-286-2737). Trip options include:Antonito Departures, Chama Departures, San Juan Dinner Trains, Special Events, Charters & Season Passes. |
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Related Online Recreational Sites: Chama.com - Chama Web PortalChama Valley Chamber of Commerce - 1-800-477-0149 or 505-756-2306Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 1-888-CUMBRES (1-888-286-2737)Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Trip Map & 2002 Time TableThe Narrow Gauge Circle's Cumbres-Toltec Railroad Scenic TourList of Lodging In Chama List of Resaurants In ChamaLodging In Chama Best Western Jicarilla Inn - 800-742-1938The Branding Iron Motel - 800-446-2650Brazos Lodge & Rentals - 800-558-7707Cardin's Crossing Bed & Breakfast - 800-852-6400Chama Station Inn - 888-726-8150Chama Trails Inn - 800-289-1421Cumbres Suites - 877-756-9139Elkhorn Lodge & Cafe - 800-532-8874The Gandy Dancer Bed & Breakfast - 800-424-6702Lightheart Inn Bed & Breakfast Retreat - 800-976-2297The Parlor Car Bed & Breakfast - 888-849-7800Posada Encanto Bed & Breakfast - 800-756-1925Rio Chama RV Park - 505-756-2303River Bend Lodge - 800-288-1371Sky Mountain RV Resort - 505-756-1388The Timbers at Chama - 505-588-7950Twin Rivers RV Campground - 505-756-2218Vista Del Rio Lodge - 800-939-9943Resaurants In Chama Elkhorn Lodge & Cafe - 800-532-8874High Country Restaurant & Saloon - 505-756-2384Jennifer's Drive Thru - 505-756-1956Rendezvous Steakhouse & Saloon - 505-756-9147 |
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