Zona Arqueológica El Chanal, near Comala (Colima)

Archaeological site 7 km southeast of Comala

Ruins of a large town on the Colima River that flourished around 1100–1400, with platforms, plazas and a ball court.

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7 km southeast of Comala

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Zona Arqueológica El Chanal shares the climate of Comala, 7 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.

Zona Arqueológica El Chanal is an easy trip from Comala, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Nogueras · Town · 2 km away
A former sugar hacienda next to Comala, now home to the museum of painter Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo and his pre-Hispanic collection.
Zona Arqueológica La Campana · Archaeological site · 7 km away
The largest pre-Hispanic city of the Colima valley: stepped platforms, shaft tombs and a ball court with the volcano behind.
Suchitlán · Town · 8 km away
An indigenous village above Comala known for its carved wooden masks and the Danza de los Morenos.
Laguna La María · Lake · 17 km away
A crater lake in the forest at the foot of the Colima volcano, run by the local ejido, with boats, trails and cabins.
Volcán de Colima · Mountain · 26 km away
One of Mexico's most active volcanoes, towering over Comala; the summit area is off-limits, but it is a dramatic sight from the valley.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.