4 lakes and lagoons · within 60 km
There are 4 lakes and lagoons within 60 km of Ciudad Guzmán in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Laguna de Sayula, 31 km away; the farthest, Presa del Nogal, is 41 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Comala, Sayula, and Tapalpa, which make good bases.
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, Mar, Nov, Dec.
The Lakes and Lagoons 4
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Laguna de Sayula · Lake · 31 km from Ciudad Guzmán · Near Sayula
A large, shallow salt lagoon north of Sayula, protected as a Ramsar wetland for the migratory birds that winter there. -
Laguna La María · Lake · 37 km from Ciudad Guzmán · Near 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 Carrizalillos · Lake · 39 km from Ciudad Guzmán · Near Comala
A lake in the pine and oak forest on the volcano's slopes, with boats, kayaks, horses, cabins and camping. -
Presa del Nogal · Lake · 41 km from Ciudad Guzmán · Near Tapalpa
A reservoir in the pine hills just south-west of Tapalpa that feeds the Salto del Nogal; good for a walk or a picnic.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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