Laguna de Alcuzahue

Lagoon about two kilometers long set among hills, east of Tecomán, with reed beds, waterbirds and fishing. There are pre-Hispanic remains at El Mirador and on Devil's Island, and legend says an enchanted town lies beneath the water. The Tecomán crocodile farm is very close by. It is best to visit with community guides and to be careful around crocodiles.

Services

Camping
Fishing
Nature observation

Hours

Open all day

Location

Queda unos 13 a 18 km al este de Tecomán, por el camino a Cerro de Ortega: en el km 8 de la carretera costera toma a la izquierda en el crucero Cerrito de Aguilar–La Primavera, sigue hacia Cofradía de Hidalgo sin entrar al pueblo y continúa hacia La Colorada y la laguna.

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Distances

Laguna de Alcuzahue is in the municipality of Tecomán, about 37 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 59 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.

What to bring

Basic gear for fishing from the shore or a boat.

Rechargeable camping lantern Lights up the whole camp.
Water shoes River rocks are slippery and hurt your feet.
Parachute-style hammock Hang it between two trees and rest in the shade.

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 Laguna de Alcuzahue, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:

Cocodrilario de Tecomán Parks · 1.2 km
Grutas de San Gabriel Mountains · 4.2 km
Laguna de Amela Lakes · 8.6 km
Albercas del Parque Metropolitano de Tecomán Pools & spas · 9.1 km
Mercado Municipal Cuauhtémoc (Tecomán) Markets · 10 km

More in Tecomán

Known as the “World Capital of Lime,” Tecomán combines agriculture, nearby beaches, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. It is a municipality full of life and unique flavors.

The guide has 18 places in Tecomán. Explore the municipality of Tecomán.

More from this category in other municipalities: Estero Palo Verde, Laguna de Cuyutlán, El Naranjal. See all: Lakes.