This Magical Town is such a charming destination.
Comala is located in the beautiful state of Colima, and is better known as the “white town of America,” due to the colors of the roofs and facades of its buildings.
The town is also surrounded by abundant vegetation, making it lovely even from a distance.
The name of the town is derived from the Nahuatl, “Comalli,” meaning “place where griddles are made,” which might come across as a slightly humorous name, but it also highlights the importance of the instrument on which much of Mexico’s food is made.
Comala was declared a Zone of Historic Monuments, and in 2002 was declared a Magical Town.
The climate is warm, much like its people.
Walking its streets is so pleasant as to leave its visitors with an unshakeable feeling of belonging.
The shade from its trees, the touch of its gentle breezes, and the beauty of its spaces, like its square, are gifts for all to enjoy.
Here you will find buildings like the Parochial Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, a sophisticated neoclassical building standing in harmony with its surroundings.
It is located near the municipal presidency.
A great way to enjoy Comala is to simply sit down in its kiosk and gaze at your surroundings, letting the atmosphere inspire you, just like it did Juan Rulfo to write the iconic novel, Pedro Páramo.


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The Ex Hacienda of Noruegas, from the 17th century, built as a plantation for sugar cane.
Today it is a museum, an ecopark, and a cultural center.
Many of its original parts have been kept in their original state, while some others have been meticulously reconstructed, like its chapel and its chimney.
The main festival in Comala is celebrated on December 12, on the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
You will see processions, bullfights, and cockfights.
An extra plus is that there are also typical dances you can go to, ornate parade floats, and fireworks.
Only ten minutes from Comala is the town of Suchitlán, where some of the most interesting crafts of the region are made.
These are mainly baskets, fabrics, or traditional wooden masks, famous across the globe.
Visit the National Park of El Nevado de Colima.
It is one of the most relevant ecological reserves in Colima, where you will be able to partake in many adventures in its beautiful surroundings.
You will find it 20 km.
(12 mi.
) north of Comala.
It is also possible to arrive there from Guzman City, Jalisco.
Comala offers an fascinating mosaic of culinary traditions.
You can enjoy traditional and delicious drinks, like its punch spiked with mezcal, or other traditional liqueurs made from regional fruits: tamarind, coconut, blackberry, guayabilla, to name a few.
Also try their sweet bread, or the “tatemado,” a delicious dish of pork in a tomato-based sauce with chiles and spices.
And you cannot forget the ceviche tostadas and the flautas in tomato sauce! End your meal with a satisfying atole, a delicious corn drink, with a bit of brown sugar syrup added in.

Things to see and do
horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, hiking, artisanal shopping, festivals.
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