Mirador El Filete
Natural viewpoint in the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve, near El Terrero, in Minatitlán, on a thin ledge of rock that gives the place its name. It is reached after a walk of about 30 minutes through cloud forest, among bromeliads, orchids and moss, and offers a panoramic view of the mountains. Going with a local guide from El Terrero is recommended; the walk often takes longer than expected.
Services
- Hiking
Location
Se llega por la carretera Villa de Álvarez–Minatitlán hasta El Terrero (unos 90 minutos de Colima) y de ahí a pie, unos 30 minutos, con guía local.
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Distances
Mirador El Filete is in the municipality of Minatitlán, about 34 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 57 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.
What to bring
To hike comfortably and safely on trails and mountains.
- Hydration pack Carry water without stopping to get it out.
- Waterproof windbreaker It gets windy up high and the weather turns in the rains.
- Folding trekking poles They spare your knees on descents and slopes.
To go further
- GPS sports watch So you don't get lost · Records the route so you don't get lost.
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What is nearby
These places in the guide are close to Mirador El Filete, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:
- El Terrero Mountains · 2.3 km
- Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Manantlán (lado de Colima) Mountains · 8.9 km
- Cascada El Mixcuate Rivers · 13 km
- El Salto de Minatitlán Pools & spas · 15 km
- Manantiales de Zacualpan Rivers · 17 km
More in Minatitlán
Surrounded by mountains and rivers, Minatitlán is a municipality rich in natural beauty. Its tranquility and green environment make it a perfect destination for ecotourism and adventure.
The guide has 6 places in Minatitlán. Explore the municipality of Minatitlán.
More from this category in other municipalities: Campo 4 (Cerro Grande), Piedra de Juluapan, El Remate y la antigua Hidroeléctrica. See all: Mountains.
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