Welcome to Candelas!

Vauxmont Metropolitan District located in Arvada, Colorado

Candelas contains over 1,400 homes nestled within six distinctive villages, these villages are named for their unique geographic settings and picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.  Whether the view are a beautiful park, the expanse of a rugged canyon, or a sweeping vista of the Rocky Mountain range, every Candelas owner gets to choose the backdrop of their choice.

Candelas creates a "Life Wide Open" concept, residents can put on their running shoes, hiking boots or ski gear and head out into the wilderness to take in the beautiful wildlife and breath taking views! There are a total of 13.5 miles of hiking and biking trails throughout and more than 11,500 acres of open space, all nestled in the foothills.

No matter if you are a young family or empty nesters, we have events throughout the year that cater to every interest, with the goal to create lasting memories and bring the community together in a place that feels like home.

There's something for everyone at Candelas!