Colima City is the capital of the state by the same name. It is located toward the north of the state; it covers a municipality with several interesting communities for tourism. In fact, Colima State is one of the smallest states in the country in terms of territorial extension; you have as advantage, the benefit of being easily able to transfer from one place to another, with contrasts of ports and picturesque villages.
Among the main attractions within the capital, there are a few interesting places for those who enjoy from art and culture such as the University Alfonso Michel, the Culture Administration Complex, the Regional Museum of History and the University Museum of Popular Art. Furthermore, within the city you may also come across temples, ancient buildings, as well as gardens and squares for convenient leisure afternoons.
However, as we state it in the first line, Colima visitors may visit other interesting sites out of town such as the Archaeological zones of El Chanal and La Campana, or the nostalgic Magical Village of Comala, that would become famous thanks to the soap-opera named Pedro Paramo by Juan Rulfo.
Other tourist attractions include the Carrizalillo Lagoon, La Maria Lagoon, Nevado de Colima National Park, Turtle sanctuary and Palo Verde tideland, not to mention the world of places for entertainment featured all over Manzanillo, less than 100 kms to the city south. The array of leisure activities is great and varied; experience from activities like mountaineering, ecotourism all over green areas to the great deal of beaches with activities that go from surfing to fishing.
Colima State is located toward the Central Part of Mexico’s main land, embraced by the Pacific Ocean. Colima City, the State’s administration and cultural center, look forward to your next visit and stay at any of the city hotels, which are distinctive by delivering warm service as well as sophisticated and comfortable facilities.