It’s easy to get the wrong picture when you first hear the name of this town. You may envision a tropical island in the Caribbean, with palm trees and clear blue waters. But this destination is vastly different. Located in the American West, 190 miles from Santa Fe, New Mexico, this small town is an unlikely cultural hub.

This town is Trinidad, Colorado , incorporated in the late 1800s as a trading post along the Santa Fe Trail. It expanded rapidly with the rise of coal mining, earning a reputation as a booming frontier hub. In the early 20th century, it even gained a reputation for attracting notorious figures tied to the mafia.

Today, Trinidad is still worth a visit, thanks to its Victorian-era architecture, lively arts scene, and deep-rooted history. And for many travelers, their fi

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