Buena Vista, Spanish for "Good View" is aptly named. There are 19 trailheads for most of Chaffee County's
14,000 peaks - all located within an hour of Buena Vista. There are approximately 300 days every year with
sunshine, with surprisingly mild temperatures in all seasons. Add to this, the fact that many Arkansas Valley
outfitters use the Buena Vista area for launch sites to some of the country's best whitewater rafting down the
exciting Arkansas River, and you'll understand why Buena Vista is both a vacationer's destination of choice for
peaceful relaxation, AND a targeted destination for business, personal or retirement relocation. Fishing,
mountain biking, hiking, and rafting, combined with one of the state's most acclaimed art communities, makes Buena
Vista a "don't miss" for visitors and a "place to move" for those looking for a peaceful area to relocate a business
and family.
Economic incentives for creating new businesses or relocating existing businesses are available in the area, as
this is a state designated Enterprise Zone. The schools are ranked well above State averages with many
teachers winning State and National honors - many with Masters Degrees. Buena Vista's area crime rate is
ranked extremely low, with strong community support of it's service infrastructure.
More details about this peaceful and yet excitingly diversified area can be found throughout this web site by
clicking the appropriate links on the left menu of this page.
Buena Vista, Spanish for "Good View" is aptly named. There are 19 trailheads for most of Chaffee County's
14,000 peaks - all located within an hour of Buena Vista. There are approximately 300 days every year with
sunshine, with surprisingly mild temperatures in all seasons. Add to this, the fact that many Arkansas Valley
outfitters use the Buena Vista area for launch sites to some of the country's best whitewater rafting down the
exciting Arkansas River, and you'll understand why Buena Vista is both a vacationer's destination of choice for
peaceful relaxation, AND a targeted destination for business, personal or retirement relocation. Fishing,
mountain biking, hiking, and rafting, combined with one of the state's most acclaimed art communities, makes Buena
Vista a "don't miss" for visitors and a "place to move" for those looking for a peaceful area to relocate a business
and family.
Economic incentives for creating new businesses or relocating existing businesses are available in the area, as
this is a state designated Enterprise Zone. The schools are ranked well above State averages with many
teachers winning State and National honors - many with Masters Degrees. Buena Vista's area crime rate is
ranked extremely low, with strong community support of it's service infrastructure.