Colima is known as the third smallest state in Mexico. By contrast, it is quite large in surface area due to its mountainous geography, occupying almost three quarters of its land. The Colima Volcano is closely connected to the state and its people. Despite being a smaller state, Colima is home to important places, like Manzanillo, Comala, Ixtlahuacán, Coquimatlán, and Minatitlán.
Colima possesses many historic monuments, such as its main cathedral, in the neoclassic style, the Government Palace, with beautiful murals illustrating historic themes centered around the Mexican conquest, colonization, and the War of Independence.
DId you know that Colima includes in its territory the islands of Revillagigedo? Enjoy pristine ecological reserves populated exclusively by marine birds.
Wejoytrip recommends archaeological zones La Campana and El Chanal, the Coffee Route (also known as Coffee Bus), the Magical Town of Comala, known also as the White Town of America, serving as the setting for Pedro Páramo, the Regional Museum of History, which revives the beginning of the 19th century within its architecture, which today preserves the viceregal style.
In downtown Colima City, explore the Andador Constitución, meeting place for the city’s artists. This is an ideal place to sit down to relax and enjoy a refreshing drink, or to buy a
traditional artisanal craft in one of its many shops. A tip: Every second saturday of the month, the city market is set up, with a huge variety of artisanal jewelry, local beer, organic products, and much more.
Explore the Regional Metropolitan Park, located just four blocks from the Historic Center. In one part you can enjoy water activities, with many pools and slides. In another part of the park you can enjoy an artificial lake, grills and dining rooms. The park also has a zoo, where you can see crocodiles, birds, deer, peacocks, and many other animals.
Things to see and do
scuba diving, biking, hiking, rock climbing, expeditions, golf, kayak, parachuting, parapenting, rafting, hot air balloons, rappel, cultural tours, surfing.
Magical Towns:
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