El Salto de Minatitlán
A waterfall of about 20 meters that drops through a gorge of the Minatitlán River, inside the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve, with a deep pool at its foot. Next to it there is a water park with pools of different depths, a slide, covered dining areas with grills, a restaurant, parking and a camping area. It lies about 8 km from Minatitlán, toward Manzanillo, just before Peña Colorada. There is an entrance fee.
Services
- Restrooms
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Picnic area
- Grills
- Camping
- Pool
- Hiking
Hours
| Monday to Sunday | 09:00 – 16:30Today |
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Location
Cascada El Salto, carretera Minatitlán–Manzanillo
Desde Colima se toma la carretera estatal 3 (Villa de Álvarez–Minatitlán), unos 60 km y 1 h 15 min; tras pasar Minatitlán se sigue hacia Manzanillo y a 8 km, poco antes de Peña Colorada, hay una desviación señalizada; el estacionamiento queda a unos 100 m.
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Distances
El Salto de Minatitlán is in the municipality of Minatitlán, about 40 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 42 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.
What to bring
For a day at the spa pools: water, shade and comfort.
- Sleeping bag For the cool mountain nights.
- Rechargeable camping lantern Lights up the whole camp.
- Swim goggles To see underwater without stinging eyes.
To go further
- Portable power station Off the grid · Charges phones and lights without electricity.
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What is nearby
These places in the guide are close to El Salto de Minatitlán, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:
- La Gloria Escondida Mountains · 8.8 km
- Cascada El Mixcuate Rivers · 14 km
- Mirador El Filete Mountains · 15 km
- Agua Fria Rivers · 24 km
- Parque Ecológico El Palapo Parks · 26 km
More in Minatitlán
Surrounded by mountains and rivers, Minatitlán is a municipality rich in natural beauty. Its tranquility and green environment make it a perfect destination for ecotourism and adventure.
The guide has 6 places in Minatitlán. Explore the municipality of Minatitlán.
More from this category in other municipalities: Balneario Piedra Acampanada, Balneario El Paraíso (Coquimatlán), Balneario Las Peñitas. See all: Pools & spas.
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