Colima

Introducing Colima

Colima is a laid-back city with blooming subtropical gardens, four fine public plazas, a pleasant touch of moisture in the air and the warmest weather in the western central highlands. It would be hard to find a better climate, or a more nurturing city in which to raise children, which is why it’s growing so fast. This relatively conservative town is absolutely safe at all hours, but it’s not exactly boring. The university attracts intellectuals and a taste of global culture. The one thing it’s missing is a steady stream of international tourists, but thanks to the abundant adventure available in the canyons, forests and mountains surrounding Colima, that looks to be changing.

The billowing volcano you see on clear days, Volcán de Fuego – visible 30km to the north − continues to rumble and shake and the city has been hit by several major quakes over the centuries (the last in January 2003). It’s no wonder that Colima has few colonial buildings, despite having been the first Spanish city in western Mexico.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009