Piedra de Juluapan
A gigantic rock monolith, about 1,466 meters above sea level, visible from much of the Colima valley and surrounded by legends, among them that of King Colimán's tomb. A mountain trail leads up from the spot known as La Herradura, in Juluapan. It is a long, steep walk, hard but not especially dangerous, rewarded with one of the best views of the valley.
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- Hiking
Location
Desde el entronque de Villa de Álvarez hacia Juluapan (carretera a Minatitlán) se recorren unos 5 km hasta La Herradura, donde empieza la vereda a la piedra; son unos 30 minutos desde la ciudad de Colima.
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Distances
Piedra de Juluapan is in the municipality of Villa de Álvarez, about 16 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.
- Rechargeable headlamp Just in case night falls on the trail.
- 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 Piedra de Juluapan, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:
- Río Incluyente de Picachos (río San Palmar) Rivers · 2.5 km
- Agua Fria Rivers · 2.8 km
- Campo 4 (Cerro Grande) Mountains · 3.0 km
- Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Manantlán (lado de Colima) Mountains · 9.3 km
- Tianguis de Palo Alto (viernes por la tarde) Tianguis · 9.8 km
More in Villa de Álvarez
Next to the capital, this municipality is famous for its traditions, such as the Feria de la Villa, horse parades, and strong cultural identity. A place where urban life and festivities come together.
The guide has 22 places in Villa de Álvarez. Explore the municipality of Villa de Álvarez.
More from this category in other municipalities: Campo 4 (Cerro Grande), Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Manantlán (lado de Colima), El Remate y la antigua Hidroeléctrica. See all: Mountains.
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