Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Manantlán (lado de Colima)
One of the most important protected natural areas in the region, with almost 140,000 hectares between Jalisco and Colima; on the Colima side it covers Comala and Minatitlán. It protects pine-oak and cloud forests, more than 2,900 plant species and wildlife such as jaguar, puma and green macaw. It offers hiking, viewpoints, ejido cabins in El Terrero and waterfalls such as El Salto.
Services
- Hiking
- Nature observation
- Cabins
Location
Cerro Grande, Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Manantlán
Desde la ciudad de Colima, por la carretera estatal Villa de Álvarez–Minatitlán; unos 90 minutos hasta El Terrero, la puerta serrana más usada de la reserva.
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Distances
Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Manantlán (lado de Colima) is in the municipality of Minatitlán, about 25 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.
- Hydration pack Carry water without stopping to get it out.
- Folding trekking poles They spare your knees on descents and slopes.
To go further
- Compact binoculars To see farther · To spot birds and see the volcano from afar.
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What is nearby
These places in the guide are close to Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Manantlán (lado de Colima), with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:
- Campo 4 (Cerro Grande) Mountains · 7.0 km
- El Terrero Mountains · 7.3 km
- Manantiales de Zacualpan Rivers · 9.1 km
- Cascada El Mixcuate Rivers · 9.5 km
- Centro Histórico de Comala, Pueblo Mágico Heritage · 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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