Kosmos sits in Colorado's San Luis Valley, a high-desert basin ringed by the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountains, 18 minutes from the entrance of Great Sand Dunes National Park. The valley's elevation, dry air, and distance from city lighting are what earned Kosmos its DarkSky Approved Lodging certification — and what make this one of the more overlooked dark-sky regions in the country. More on the valley's geography, nearby hot springs, and how to plan a visit is on the way.
