The city of Colima, originally named by the Spanish Villa de San Sebastian, was founded in 1523 as the third town Council of the New Spain, after the ones in Veracruz and Mexico, and the first in western Mexico the Occident of the Country.

The capital of the state is surrounded by a vast tropical vegetation. It is known as "The city of the palm trees". It offers all visitors its magic, flavour and tradition through archeologic zone "La Campana", museums, murals, temples, old and modern buildings, as well as parks, gardens, and typical arts and crafts. A gastronomic variety along with "tuba" -a typical native drink made from the sap of the palm- and "cocadas" special candy made from fres coconut.

Colima offers you: kidness and courtesy. Volcanoes and a national park. Golden beaches. Tranquil lagoons. typicals towns. Folklore and prehispanic culture. Arts and craft. Delicious cusine. Golf course and tennis. 2 airports. Higways. Diving, fishing and oat marina. 5,725 hotel rooms in 158 hotels, and one mayor attractions is its mild climate: annual averange temperature is aproximately 25o.C.

"La Campana" Zone Prehispanic

Graft Production in COLIMA Municipality: Hand decorated with oil paint cedar furniture, pre-colombian clay reproductions, seddles, carved wood with shell inlan "equipal" type chairs, pottery, iron items, palm fiber bags, hammocks, horn carbing, fishing throw nets, glazed ceramics, oil painting on cloth and others.

COMALA ("The White of America"): Hand painted oil-decorated wooden furniture, decorative paintings, wrought iron furniture, cane and reed baskets, wooden dance mask, fishing nets, hats, "equipal" leather chair, "comals" (traditional mexican griddles) banana leaf curtains, pal items.

MANZANILLO

MANZANILLO: Shell, coral, bone and turtle shell, items and costume jewerly, nationally and internationally famous cabinet-marking, baskets, palm hats, sisal bags, silk hammocks, eggshell items, "angeo" painting.

GASTRONOMY

Colima's traditional cooking has distinguished itself by its magnificent variety of splendid dishes and condiments wich provide rich and nutritious cuisine for the most discerning gourmet.

Our savory flavors are the result of our special search to find the perfect combinations of ingredients and spices guaranteed to please the senses of taste, smell and sight.

the typical dishes of the northern region of the state include Tatemado, Chilayo, Menudo and Cuachala. These are prepared with pork, beef or chicken, and are both economical and nutritious. Throughout our state, most local restaurants prepare delicious Sopitos Picados, Pozole Blanco, Tostadas, Enchiladas Dulces and Tamales de Elote, Ceniza or Picadillo. These are usually accompanied by freshly brewed coffee or White Atole.

Our best seafood is found along our lovely coast from "La Culebra" (name from the snake-like chain of typical restaurants along the beach) close the limit of Jalisco to Boca de Apiza close the limit of Michoacan. In route, visit Manzanillo, Cuyutlan, El Paraiso, Pascuales, El Real and Tecuanillo to enjoy the variety and originality of our harvest from the sea. One dish wich deserves special mention is "Sopa de Mariscos" (Seafood soup) prepared with fish, shrimp, crab, octopus and crayfih. Other favorites include the Ceviche of Colima, prepared with savory ground fish, special spices and sauces, it is a particular favorite. Dish oysters in the half-shell, crab and clam are also well worth trying. there is nothing fresher or more delicious than these.

These savory meals may be accompanied by delicious beverages such as Tuba, Tejuino, Bate, and our famous "Ponche" (Mezcal with tropical fruit juices). For dessert, enjoy such regional treats as Cocada (made from coconut), candied pineapple and tamarinds, and Colima's famous caramel-flavored candies filled with liqueurs.

¡Try and Anjoy the Flavour of Colima!

Colima State Ubication

More Information:

IN COLIMA CITY: Coordinacion General de Turismo: (English spoken) Tel. (331) 243.80 and 283-60.

FAX:  (331)283-60.  In Manzanillo: (333)322-77 and 322-64.   FAX: (333)314-26.

IN MEXICO CITY: Secretary of Tourism: free call: (1-800)903-92 ­24 hours today!

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