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Colima

A short stretch of Pacific coast around Manzanillo, with dark volcanic sand at Cuyutlán and the Colima volcano inland.

Good for
  • Deep sea sport fishing
  • Surfing
  • Volcano hiking
  • Sea turtle conservation
Top cities
Manzanillo
Best time
November to April (the dry season)
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Manzanillo Colima, ColimaPhoto: Wiper México · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to know

Overview

Colima is one of Mexico's smallest states, with a short Pacific coast centered on Manzanillo: a busy container port with resort beaches around its two bays. South of it, Cuyutlán and Boca de Pascuales have dark volcanic sand and strong surf. Inland, the Volcán de Colima is active, and the pueblo of Comala sits below it.

The numbers

At a glance

Listed
42 beaches
Capital city
Colima

Before you go

Common questions

What is the best time to visit Colima?

The best time to visit Colima is generally November to April (the dry season). This aligns with the dry season and comfortable temperatures for beach and outdoor activities.

How do I get to Colima?

Fly into Manzanillo's Playa de Oro Airport (ZLO) or drive Highway 200 along the coast.

How many beaches are in Colima?

Colima has 42 beaches along its coast. Top destinations include Manzanillo, Colima, Tecomán.

What are the best cities to visit in Colima?

Popular cities in Colima include Manzanillo, Colima, Tecomán, Villa de Álvarez. Each offers distinct beaches, culture, and activities.

What is the climate like in Colima?

Colima has a Tropical Dry climate. Rainy season typically runs June to October; dry season November to May.

Getting there

Colima, Mexico

Fly into Manzanillo's Playa de Oro Airport (ZLO) or drive Highway 200 along the coast.

Most reviewed

Top beaches

Pacífico · 19.10° N · 104.32° W

Playa Azul

Colima

Pacífico · 18.83° N · 103.93° W

El Real

Colima

The full list

Every beach in Colima

40 listed, by town, most-reviewed first.

Manzanillo

Ciudad de Armeria

Tecomán

Colima

Hotel occupancy · Ciudad de México

When it's busy

DataTur hotel occupancy for Ciudad de México (Colima). DataTur reports by tourism destination, not by state: these are the figures for Ciudad de México. It also reports on Manzanillo and Colima in Colima.

Latest: December 2024 · 54.4% occupancy

In 2024: busiest November (69.6%) · quietest January (50.7%)

January 2024 to December 2024, 0–100% occupancy scale.

Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.

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