SOUTH MANZANILLO, ARMERIA AND TECOMAN’S ROUTE
The so called Colima South Coast receives its visitors in its open sea beaches, with its impressive swell, its spectacular sceneries and the exquisite gastronomy, we are sure that you will get a very good impression and leave with a good taste in your mouth.
Beach Ventanas:
When you get to the Municipality of Manzanillo, take the Leona Vicario road and follow the signs which take you to Playa Ventanas (Ventanas Beach).
Armería:
Destination is considered the most traditional beach in the state since early last century, was the major tourist destination due to the large concentration of visitors it received and its infrastructure in hotels, restaurants and terraces in which calls were conducted most memorable dances and parties by our grandparents and parents and who was also a destination for local tourism appeal. At the edge of the beach, has a renewed and beautiful boardwalk that beautifies the morning and evening walks for those staying in any of the hotels that are located there.
Here is the Salt Museum and Ecological Center Tortugario where we can observe the sea turtles of various ages and sizes, baby turtles released during the spawning season and a boat ride through the Palo Verde marsh where hundreds of birds flock local and migratory birds that beautify the natural landscape also surrounded by mangrove islands
Cuyutlán:
It is the main tourist destination within the State due to the large amount of visitors it received since the beginning of the past century and the infrastructure in hotels, restaurants and terraces.
How to get there: Following the Colima-Manzanillo Road, you will find signs that take you to Cuyutlán.
Salt Museum:
In the community of Cuyutlán you will find the Salt Museum.
Ecological Center: El Tortugario (The Turtle Shelter):
You will see marine turtles from different ages and sizes; during the egg-laying season there is the possibility to free baby turtles. Here, you can also take a tour to the Palo Verde estuary where hundreds of local and migrant birds fill the place and beautify the natural landscape framed by mangrove islands.
How to get there: Following the Cuyutlán Coastal Road, you will find signs which take you to the Ecological Center El Tortugario.
El Paraíso Beach:
Grey sand Beach, moderate swell which allows the healthy enjoyment of the families that gather here. It offers a great variety of exquisite food based on fish and seafood.
How to get there: You will find Playa el Paraíso on the Cuyutlan Coastal Road.
Boca de Pascuales Beach:
Due to its heavy swell this Beach is visited by surf lovers and it is considered an appropriate destination for this market. Its ramadas (sea food restaurants located mostly in front of the beach, made of palm tree roofs), are waiting for you to enjoy the coast’s gastronomy: the best fish and seafood based dishes while admiring the sunset.
How to get there: On the Tecomán Coast Road, we will find signs that will indicate the way to Boca de Pascuales Beach.
El Real Beach:
The main characteristic of this place is that most of its “ramadas” (seafood restaurants on the beach) have pools and colorful slides of different shapes and sizes, which are the main attraction for children and young people. It’s a good place to swim in the pool, since the Beach is located in open sea, you can’t often enjoy swimming in the ocean.
The food is the most recognized and recently opened a hotel, the first and only in this area awaits its visitors to enjoy this destination. In addition, we recommend visiting the boardwalk The Real - Boca Pascuales where admire the best sunset, walk and enjoy a peaceful afternoon by the sea.
How to get there: On the same Tecoman Coast Road you will find Playa el Real.
El Tecuanillo Beach:
This is a much visited place, since there is an estuary, good place for the children to swim and enjoy. The ramadas and restaurants are waiting for you with the best gastronomy of the place.
How to get there: On the Tecoman Coast Road you will find signs which take you to El Tecuanillo Beach.
El Tapo Manzanillo Beach
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Colima’s Ministry of Tourism, Administrative Complex of the State of Colima. Address: Tercer Anillo Periferico esq. Libramiento Ejército Nacional, Zona Norte, Building B, Floor 1, Colima, Colima. Mexico. Zip code: 28010, Phone number +52 (312)316-20-21, Fax: +52 (312) 316-20-27. E-mail turiscol@correo.col.gob.mx