Laguna de Amela

Large body of water almost six kilometers long between hills covered in vegetation, southeast of Tecomán; it also works as a dam and is Colima's largest reservoir by capacity. Its shores have reed beds and it is a quiet place for small-boat outings and for fishing tilapia and catfish with the local cooperative's permission. There are no services, so bring food and water.

Services

Fishing
Camping

Hours

Open all day

Location

Queda unos 24 km al este de Tecomán, por el camino a Cerro de Ortega: en el km 8 de la carretera costera toma a la izquierda hacia las lagunas de Alcuzahue y Amela y, en la bifurcación, sigue a la derecha unos 8 km sin entrar a Cofradía de Hidalgo.

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Distances

Laguna de Amela is in the municipality of Tecomán, about 45 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 63 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.

What to bring

Basic gear for fishing from the shore or a boat.

108-piece lure and hook kit Plenty of variety to see what bites.
Headlamp with red light White light is not used at turtle camps.
Water shoes River rocks are slippery and hurt your feet.

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

Grutas de San Gabriel Mountains · 8.4 km
Laguna de Alcuzahue Lakes · 8.6 km
Cocodrilario de Tecomán Parks · 8.8 km
Mercado Jorge Ochoa (Cerro de Ortega) Markets · 11 km
Estero El Chupadero Lakes · 12 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.