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. There was a total of nearly $587 million of farms, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale in La Plata County recently on Land.com. The total acreage of all La Plata County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale was nearly 100,000 acres. La Plata County ranks 12th in Colorado based on the total amount of acres of land for sale of the 64 counties in the Rocky Mountain State. Of all farms, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale in La Plata County, Durango featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important contributors to the La Plata County economy. La Plata County is Colorado's 26th largest county (1,699 square miles). It's located in the Southwest Colorado region of the state.