Zona Arqueológica La Campana
With the Colima Volcano as a backdrop, La Campana (ancient Almoloyan, "place among running water") is, according to INAH, one of Mesoamerica's earliest urban settlements. Its ceremonial center keeps platforms and chambers built of river stones, planned streets and many petroglyphs in plazas and courtyards. There is an information module and guided tours.
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- Restrooms
- Parking
- Tour guide
Hours
| Monday to Sunday | 09:00 – 17:00Today |
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Location
Está sobre la Av. Tecnológico, junto al Periférico Norte, entre el Tecnológico de Colima y el arroyo Pereira, al noroeste de la ciudad de Colima (unos 15 minutos en auto desde el centro).
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Distances
Zona Arqueológica La Campana is in the municipality of Villa de Álvarez, about 2.8 km as the crow flies from Jardín Libertad, in the center of the city of Colima, and about 67 km from Jardín Álvaro Obregón, in Manzanillo.
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What to bring
To explore towns, plazas and sites at an easy pace.
- Crossbody bag Wallet and phone close at hand in a crowd.
- Comfortable walking shoes Lots of walking on cobblestones and streets.
- Stainless steel thermos Cold water throughout the walk.
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What is nearby
These places in the guide are close to Zona Arqueológica La Campana, with their approximate straight-line distance, so you can plan a fuller outing:
- Parque Ecológico La Campana Parks · less than 1 km away
- Tianguis de Senderos del Carmen (miércoles por la tarde) Tianguis · less than 1 km away
- Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís (Villa de Álvarez) Heritage · 1.1 km
- Tianguis artesanal del Jardín Independencia (fines de semana) Tianguis · 1.2 km
- Jardín Principal de Villa de Álvarez Parks · 1.2 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: Museo de las Culturas de Occidente «María Ahumada de Gómez», Zona Arqueológica El Chanal, Museo Arqueológico Caxitlán. See all: Archaeology.
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