Featuring views of the scenic La Plata Mountains and remote expanses of San Juan National Forest at its doorstep, resident wildlife around here number elk, deer, bald eagles and coyotes. The town of Durango offers a mix of rugged, cowboy charisma along with many upscale amenities and conveniences catering to visitors who come to the area to ski at Purgatory Mountain, ride the historic narrow-gauge railway or enjoy the area's burgeoning craft-brewery scene. Durango is the gateway to Mesa Verde National Park as well as the magnificent desert pinnacles and spires of the Four Corners area to the southwest. The total value of farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale in La Plata County, Colorado, recently on Land.com was nearly $518 million. This represents around 100,000 acres of farms and ranches for sale in La Plata County. La Plata County ranks 11th in the Centennial State based on the combined acreage of land for sale among all the counties in the Centennial State. Durango had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation contribute significant revenue toward La Plata County's overall GDP. La Plata County is the 26th largest county (1,699 square miles) in Colorado. It's located in the Southwest Colorado region of Colorado.