Las Huertas del Chical

Spring feeding calm, shallow pools among fruit orchards in the community of El Chical, Coquimatlán. It is a simple place for a family day: swimming, walking and mountain biking, plus a small eatery run by locals serving fried fish. There is an entrance fee.

Services

Pool
Food and drinks
Hiking
Cycling

Hours

Monday to Sunday	09:00 – 18:00

Location

El Chical, Coquimatlán

En la comunidad de El Chical, a unos 20 minutos de la ciudad de Colima y 10 de Coquimatlán: se sale rumbo a Rancho de Villa y Los Limones, se cruza el río y se llega a El Chical.

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Distances

Las Huertas del Chical is in the municipality of Coquimatlán, about 13 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 53 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.

What to bring

To enjoy the river, pool or lagoon without getting hurt or soaking your things.

Water shoes River rocks are slippery and hurt your feet.
Insect repellent There are mosquitoes at all hours by the water.
Parachute-style hammock Hang it between two trees and rest in the shade.

To go further

Inflatable 2-person kayak For the lagoon · To paddle lagoons like El Carrizalillo and La María.

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What is nearby

These places in the guide are close to Las Huertas del Chical, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:

Tianguis de Coquimatlán (domingos) Tianguis · 4.5 km
Museo Comunitario de Coquimatlán Ramón Navarro Osorio Heritage · 4.9 km
Los Amiales Rivers · 7.0 km
Parque Ecológico El Palapo Parks · 7.6 km
Balneario El Paraíso (Coquimatlán) Pools & spas · 7.7 km

More in Coquimatlán

A rural town with charm, surrounded by fertile fields and agricultural traditions. Its serene environment and hospitality make it an ideal place to discover the simple and authentic life of Colima.

The guide has 12 places in Coquimatlán. Explore the municipality of Coquimatlán.

More from this category in other municipalities: Agua Fria, Río Incluyente de Picachos (río San Palmar), Cascada El Mixcuate. See all: Rivers.