Museo Universitario Fernando del Paso

A 17th-century mansion remodeled by the University of Colima and dedicated to the writer Fernando del Paso. It holds more than two thousand works including poems, paintings, prints and drawings, plus videos and photographs about his life. It has five rooms, temporary exhibitions by young creators and round tables on his literary work.

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Hours

Tuesday to Saturday	10:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:00
Sunday	10:00 – 13:00
Monday	Closed

Location

27 de Septiembre 119, en el centro histórico de Colima, a unos 350 m de la Catedral; se llega a pie.

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Distances

Museo Universitario Fernando del Paso is in the city of Colima, about 0.3 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, the historic center, so it is a short trip from anywhere in the city.

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What to bring

To explore towns, plazas and sites at an easy pace.

UPF 50 sun cap The midday sun beats down on plazas and streets.
Crossbody bag Wallet and phone close at hand in a crowd.
Stainless steel thermos Cold water throughout the walk.

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What is nearby

These places in the guide are close to Museo Universitario Fernando del Paso, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:

Pinacoteca Universitaria Alfonso Michel Heritage · less than 1 km away
Jardín Hidalgo Parks · less than 1 km away
Templo de San Felipe de Jesús (El Beaterio) Heritage · less than 1 km away
Jardín Gregorio Torres Quintero Parks · less than 1 km away
Tianguis Cultural y Artesanal Ana Martell (Jardín Torres Quintero) Tianguis · 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.

The guide has 57 places in Colima. Explore the municipality of Colima.

More from this category in other municipalities: Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís (Villa de Álvarez), Museo Charro Taurino, Plaza de Toros La Petatera. See all: Heritage.