Jardín Principal de Villa de Álvarez

Main garden of Villa de Álvarez, about 10 minutes from downtown Colima, with century-old trees, fountains and wrought-iron benches in front of the Parish of San Francisco de Asís. Here stands 'La Cabalgata', six bronze riders recalling the charro and bullfighting festivals of February. The arcades sell traditional sweets and the famous 'Paletas de la Villa' ice pops.

Services

Food and drinks

Hours

Open all day

Location

Está en el centro de Villa de Álvarez, frente a la Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís, a unos 10 minutos en auto del centro de Colima.

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Distances

Jardín Principal de Villa de Álvarez is in the municipality of Villa de Álvarez, about 2.6 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 65 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.

What to bring

To hike comfortably and safely on trails and mountains.

Waterproof windbreaker It gets windy up high and the weather turns in the rains.
Rechargeable headlamp Just in case night falls on the trail.
Hydration pack Carry water without stopping to get it out.

To go further

Compact binoculars To see farther · To spot birds and see the volcano from afar.

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What is nearby

These places in the guide are close to Jardín Principal de Villa de Álvarez, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:

Tianguis artesanal del Jardín Independencia (fines de semana) Tianguis · less than 1 km away
Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís (Villa de Álvarez) Heritage · less than 1 km away
Museo Charro Taurino Heritage · less than 1 km away
Tianguis de la Villa (domingos, frente al Polideportivo de la UdeC) Tianguis · less than 1 km away
Zona Arqueológica La Campana Archaeology · 1.2 km

More in Villa de Álvarez

Next to the capital, this municipality is famous for its traditions, such as the Feria de la Villa, horse parades, and strong cultural identity. A place where urban life and festivities come together.

The guide has 22 places in Villa de Álvarez. Explore the municipality of Villa de Álvarez.

More from this category in other municipalities: Jardín Hidalgo, Jardín Libertad, Jardín Gregorio Torres Quintero. See all: Parks.