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Before you go
Your trip to Colima.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Colima – Colima Destination Manzanillo, Colima and Comala Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Nacional Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid (CLQ) 15 km
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Central de Autobuses Colima 3 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
It is about 100 km from Manzanillo, around a 1h15 drive or bus ride, and about 200 km from Guadalajara. Colima’s national airport (CLQ), with flights from Mexico City, is about 15 km from the center.
How many days
One day for the center and La Campana; another for Comala and La María lagoon.
When to go
From November to May, with dry weather and a better chance of seeing the volcanoes. From June to October it is hotter and rains more.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the center. There is taxi access to La Campana; to Comala, bus, taxi or car.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Colima
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Morning
Jardín Libertad
Start at Jardín Libertad, with the cathedral and the murals of the Government Palace.
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Afternoon
La Campana
Visit the La Campana archaeological zone, north of the center.
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Late afternoon
Comala
Head to Comala, about 10 km away, for the late afternoon in the plaza.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Colima?
See Jardín Libertad, the cathedral and the Government Palace, visit the La Campana archaeological zone and go on to Comala.
What is the distance between Colima and Comala?
About 10 km, around a 15-minute drive.
Does Colima have an airport?
Yes, Colima’s national airport, about 15 km from the center, with flights from Mexico City. The region’s international airport is in Manzanillo, about 100 km away.
What time zone is Colima in?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).