3 lakes and lagoons
Colima has 3 lakes and lagoons with their own page on Puebloteca, near the Pueblo Mágico of Comala. The closest to a pueblo is Laguna Carrizalillos, 14 km from Comala; the farthest out is Laguna La María, 17 km from Comala.
Lakes and lagoons are at their best early in the morning, when the water is calm. Many have boat rides and lakeside fish restaurants, and get busy on weekends.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
The Lakes and Lagoons 3
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Laguna Carrizalillos · Lake · 14 km from Comala
A lake in the pine and oak forest on the volcano's slopes, with boats, kayaks, horses, cabins and camping. -
Laguna La María · Lake · 17 km from Comala
A crater lake in the forest at the foot of the Colima volcano, run by the local ejido, with boats, trails and cabins. -
Laguna de Cuyutlán · Lagoon · Manzanillo
Colima's largest lagoon, 35 km long between Manzanillo and Cuyutlán: salt flats worked since before the conquest, mangroves, birds and a contested port plan.
On the map
Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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