Colima Mexico

Destination Information

Colima is a state in western Mexico. It shares its name with its capital and main city, Colima. Colima is a small state, sharing a border with the Mexican states of Jalisco to the north and east, and Michoacán to the south. To the west Colima borders the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the capital city of Colima, the state's main cities include Manzanillo and Tecomán. The state has an area of 5,455 square kilometers (2,106.2 sq mi), with a population in 2005 census of about 567,996 people.

The Soap Opera Contra viento y marea, starring Sebastian Rulli, Marlene Favela and Azela Robinson, takes places in the towns of Colima, Manzanillo and Cuyutlan which is a beach town located in the municipality of Armería. A famous volcano in the area is called "Volcan de Colima" (AKA Volcan de Fuego), but in fact, half of it is in the neighboring state of Jalisco which has been taking over more and more Colimense territory since the states were formed. (Information provided by Wikipedia. Click on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colima for additional information.)

Location of Colima in Mexico

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Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez
Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez is a city in the Mexican state of Colima. It is the municipal seat of Villa de Álvarez municipality. The city is adjacent to the northwest side of the state capital city of Colima and the two can be considered as "twin cities", with Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez having a 2005 census population of 97,701 and Colima having a population of 123,597. They are both part of the Colima-Villa de Álvarez metropolitan area, which includes the population of Colima municipality (132,237) and Villa de Álvarez municipality (100,121). The city and the municipality of Villa de Álvarez both rank third in the state in their respective categories in population, behind only Colima itself and Manzanillo. Villa de Álvarez municipality has an area of 428.4 km² (165.4 sq mi). (Information provided by Wikipedia. Click on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_de_%C3%81lvarez for additional information.)

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Colima
Colima is the name of a city and a state in Mexico. It is one of the oldest cities in Mexico. Following the fall of Tenochtitlan in 1521, the Spanish conquistadors were quick to reach the west coast. Colima's native king (Spanish: Rey Colimán) organized the defense of his kingdom against the Spanish. In 1523 the conquistador Gonzalo de Sandoval founded the first Villa de Colima in Caxitlán, near modern-day Tecomán. However, poor settlement conditions resulted in the founding of the Villa San Sebastián de Colima in what is now the city of Colima. The new location provided a better climate, lands better suited to cultivation, and proximity to mining. The Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) is near the capital city, Colima, in the municipality of Cuauhtémoc. The Colima airport is 12 kilometers (7.4 miles) northeast of town on the highway to Guadalajara. Mexicana, Avolar, Aero California and Aerolitoral all offer service. (Information provided by Wikipedia. Click on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colima,_Colima_(municipality) for additional information.)

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Comala
Comala is a municipality in the Mexican state of Colima. The municipality reported 19,384 inhabitants in the year 2000 census. Comala is a very small city and it's famous because of its white houses, and for Juan Rulfo's novel Pedro Páramo, in which the sad town of Comala is described as a "pueblo de fantasmas" (ghost town) because of its dead inhabitants who wander the town as if it was their purgatory. Comala is also famous for its "botaneros", pubs where people go to have a drink and receive free "botanas" (snacks), usually with live music. Comala was named a "Pueblo Mágico" in 2002. (Information provided by Wikipedia.

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Cuauhtémoc
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Manzanillo
Manzanillo is a city as well as its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Colima. The city, located on the Pacific Ocean, contains Mexico's busiest port. In the 2005 census the city of Manzanillo had a population of 110,728 and its municipality had 137,842. It is the second-largest community in the state, after Colima, the capital. The municipality covers an area of 1,578.4 km² (609.42 sq mi), and includes such outlying communities as El Colomo, in addition to many smaller communities. Manzanillo is also a beach resort and, as the self-proclaimed "sailfish capital" of the world, hosts a yearly sailfish fishing tournament. The Revillagigedo Islands, off the west coast of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean, are part of the municipality.

In 2004 the port of Manzanillo surpassed Veracruz as Mexico's largest port per volume of cargo. Port business experienced a significant surge during the USA's West Coast Lockout in Long Beach, California in 2002. Manzanillo also hosts the most efficient port for tuna landings in Mexico. The city is also well known internationally for deep-sea fishing and the green flash phenomenon during sunsets. Manzanillo is also home to the Mexican Navy's Fuerza Naval del Pacifico (Naval Force of the Pacific). The Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) is a small airport located about 35 minutes north of Manzanillo along Highway 200. Ground transportation is limited to taxis and car rentals. It has daily flights from the US and has recently been remodeled. (Information provided by Wikipedia. Click on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzanillo,_Colima for additional information.)

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Minatitlán
Minatitlán is a municipality of the Mexican state of Colima. Its municipal seat is the city of the same name. Its principal economic activities are farming, ranching and mining. Minatitlán borders the state of Jalisco to the northwest, the municipality of Manzanillo to the southwest, and the municipalities of Coquimatlán, Villa de Álvarez, and Comala to the southeast. (Information provided by Wikipedia. Click on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minatitl%C3%A1n,_Colima_(municipality) for additional information.)

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Tecomán
Tecomán is a city and its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Colima, located about 50 km south of the city of Colima. In the 2005 census the city had a population of 76,166 people, whereas the municipality's population was 98,150. It is the fourth-largest community in the state of Colima. The municipality has an area of 834.77 km² (322.31 sq mi). Near the coast on Federal Highway 200 is situated a rich agricultural region. Tecomán is known as the "World's Lime Capital". (Information provided by Wikipedia. Click on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tecom%C3%A1n for additional information.)

Nearby Beaches & recreational areas include:
►Playa El Real. 10 km. south of Tecomán. Open sea, good surfing.
►Playa Boca de Pascuales. 12 km. from Tecomán. Surfing beach for the experienced. Enramadas serving fresh seafood.
►Playa de Tecuanillo. Narrow, fine-sanded, not-too-steep beach
►Laguna de Amela. Deep lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation.
►Laguna de Alcuzahue. Lagoon 8 km from Tecomán. Visit the Crocodile reserve.
►Playa Paraiso. Open sea, Ramadas serving delicious freshly cooked food with Coconut drinks. Usually a calm beach except during rainy season.
►Boca De Apiza.

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Accommodations Suggestions

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