Parque Ecológico El Palapo

Ecological park in the Agua Zarca ejido, in the municipality of Coquimatlán, with large green areas, trails, a play area and spaces to gather and picnic under the trees. It is a reserve where visitors can interact with local wildlife in a calm, fresh setting, ideal for a family day outside the city.

Services

Picnic area
Hiking
Nature observation

Location

Queda en el ejido Agua Zarca (domicilio conocido), municipio de Coquimatlán, unos 20 km al poniente de la ciudad de Colima en línea recta; conviene pedir indicaciones por su Facebook o teléfono.

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Distances

Parque Ecológico El Palapo is in the municipality of Coquimatlán, about 20 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 45 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.

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What to bring

To hike comfortably and safely on trails and mountains.

Rechargeable headlamp Just in case night falls on the trail.
Hydration pack Carry water without stopping to get it out.
Waterproof windbreaker It gets windy up high and the weather turns in the rains.

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 Parque Ecológico El Palapo, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:

Parajes Rivers · 7.3 km
Las Huertas del Chical Rivers · 7.6 km
Balneario Piedra Acampanada Pools & spas · 8.5 km
Balneario Las Peñitas Pools & spas · 9.4 km
Tianguis de Coquimatlán (domingos) Tianguis · 11 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: Parque Regional Griselda Álvarez, Jardín Principal de Villa de Álvarez, Jardín Libertad. See all: Parks.