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Square and cathedral · Colima, Colima
Jardín Libertad and Cathedral of Colima
Colima’s central plaza, with a bandstand, palm trees, the neoclassical cathedral and the Government Palace with murals by Jorge Chávez Carrillo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Jardín Libertad and Cathedral of Colima
Jardín Libertad is Colima’s main square, with palm trees, fountains and an iron bandstand, surrounded by arcades with cafés and shops. It’s the city’s gathering place, especially in the late afternoon.
The Colima cathedral-basilica, with neoclassical lines and two towers, has been rebuilt several times after earthquakes and sits next to the Government Palace. Inside the palace, the stairways have murals by the Colima-born painter Jorge Chávez Carrillo about the history of Mexico and the state, from the pre-Hispanic era to independence; Father Miguel Hidalgo served as a parish priest in Colima.
Beside them, Jardín Torres Quintero completes the downtown ensemble, with more benches and trees.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the plaza fills and cools down.
How to get there
In downtown Colima, within walking distance from hotels in the center.
Tip
Try tuba, a palm-sap drink sold from carts on the streets of the center.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardín Libertad and Cathedral of Colima
What to see in downtown Colima?
The Jardín Libertad, the cathedral and the murals in the Government Palace.
Who painted the murals in Colima’s Government Palace?
The Colima painter Jorge Chávez Carrillo.
What is tuba?
A drink made from palm sap, sold on the streets of Colima.