Mercado Manuel Álvarez

A municipal market opened in 1979, right next to the Francisco Villa market and steps from Calle Centenario. Stalls with groceries, fruit, vegetables, meat and neighborhood food. Calmer than the markets in the historic core, popular with local residents.

When it sets up

Every day · 07:00 – 17:00

Monday: Sets up
Tuesday: Sets up
Wednesday: Sets up
Thursday: Sets up
Friday: Sets up
Saturday: Sets up
Sunday: Sets up

Location

Calle Centenario 124, Centro, Colima

Sobre la calle Centenario, al norte del centro, pegado al Mercado Francisco Villa. Se llega en auto o en transporte urbano; los domingos la zona se llena de comercio.

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Distances

Mercado Manuel Álvarez is in the city of Colima, about 0.7 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, the historic center, so it is a short trip from anywhere in the city.

What to bring

To shop at the market and carry everything home.

Wicker basket Classic, pretty and sturdy.
Reusable shopping bags You save on bags and they hold the weight.
Folding shopping cart Carry the fruit and vegetables without effort.

To go further

28-liter rigid cooler For the whole shop · To bring all your market goods home fresh.

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What is nearby

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

Mercado Francisco "Pancho" Villa Markets · less than 1 km away
Tianguis La Pulga La Almoloyan (viernes) Tianguis · less than 1 km away
Jardín Libertad Parks · less than 1 km away
Poliforum Cultural Adolfo Mexiac Heritage · less than 1 km away
Jardín Hidalgo Parks · less than 1 km away

More in Colima

The state capital blends history and modernity. Its plazas, murals, and colonial architecture mix with a vibrant atmosphere, making it the perfect starting point to experience the essence of Colima.