A gravel road through a montane grassland leads to a round, forested mountain.

Spanish Place Names & Origins

Valles Caldera National Preserve

  • 2 - 3 hours
  • 9 tour stops

Welcome to Valles Caldera National Preserve! "Spanish Place Names & Origins" is a driving tour that will explain the Spanish origins of key landmarks at Valles Caldera National Preserve. The tour will guide you to roadside locations where you can observe each of the described landmarks from your car. Each stop will include a short history and some pronunciation assistance.

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