Beaches
Dark volcanic sand, surf-ready waves and fresh seafood by the sea. From the Tecuanillo estuary to the waves of Boca de Pascuales.
15 places to visit
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El Paraiso
Armería
Playa El Paraíso, en Armería, Colima, tiene arena oscura volcánica y oleaje fuerte, ideal para surf. Ofrece mariscos frescos, atardeceres espectaculares y paseos en lancha por el estero.
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Boca de Pascuales
Tecomán
Playa Boca de Pascuales es un destino famoso por sus fuertes olas, ideales para el surf. Su arena oscura volcánica y su ambiente rústico la convierten en un lugar perfecto para relajarse, disfrutar de mariscos frescos y admirar espectaculares atardeceres.
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Tecuanillo
Tecomán
Playa Tecuanillo es un destino tranquilo con arena oscura y oleaje moderado, ideal para el descanso y la pesca. Sus esteros y manglares albergan una rica biodiversidad, ofreciendo un entorno perfecto para el ecoturismo y la observación de aves.
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La Boquita
Manzanillo
La Playa La Boquita es un destino tranquilo y pintoresco, ideal para disfrutar de un ambiente relajado. Con su arena dorada y aguas cálidas, es perfecta para nadar y practicar deportes acuáticos. Además, ofrece palapas y restaurantes donde se pueden degustar mariscos frescos mientras se contempla el hermoso paisaje. Es un lugar ideal tanto para familias como para aquellos que buscan un escape del bullicio de playas más turísticas.
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El Real
Tecomán
Playa El Real es un destino popular con arena oscura y oleaje moderado, ideal para nadar y surfear. Ofrece palapas, restaurantes de mariscos frescos y un ambiente familiar perfecto para el descanso y la recreación.
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Playa de Cuyutlán
Armería
Black volcanic-sand beach in front of the salt-making town of Cuyutlán. It faces the open sea with strong waves, is very popular for surfing and windsurfing, and is not recommended for weak swimmers. In spring it is famous for the "Ola Verde" (Green Wave), a swell of several meters. Beach shacks serve fresh fish and seafood, and sunsets are spectacular.
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Playa El Chupadero
Tecomán
Dark-sand beach on the open sea on Tecomán's coast, part of the Boca de Apiza–El Chupadero–El Tecuanillo Sanctuary, a Ramsar wetland. It is one of Colima's most important nesting beaches for olive ridley, leatherback and black sea turtles, and the El Chupadero Turtle Camp has worked here for decades. No services were confirmed, so bring water and shade.
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Playa La Audiencia
Manzanillo
Small sandy cove ringed by palm-covered hills on the Santiago Peninsula, with a gentle slope and moderate waves. It is one of Manzanillo's most visited beaches for family outings and for snorkeling, kayaking, water skiing or boat rides. Its name recalls an audience said to have been held in 1531 with the local population.
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Playa Miramar
Manzanillo
Long beach of soft sand at the western end of Santiago Bay, between Olas Altas and La Boquita. It is known for its seafood palapas, horseback rides, windsurfing and surfing, and for its sunsets. Crocodiles live in the nearby lagoons and estuaries: follow the flags and Civil Protection notices and do not enter the water where a danger flag is flying.
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Playa Olas Altas
Manzanillo
Dark golden-sand beach on Santiago Bay, famous for its strong waves: surf lessons are given here and it is one of Manzanillo's busiest beaches. The seabed drops off quickly near the shore, so be careful with the sea and currents; Navy lifeguards are on duty in peak season. Hotels, bungalows and restaurants are close by.
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Playa Santiago
Manzanillo
Dark-sand beach with moderate waves in front of the town of Santiago, on Santiago Bay and beside the Santiago Peninsula. It is one of the bay's beaches with a surf school and paddle board lessons, and it sits in an area with hotels, close to other beaches such as Olas Altas and Miramar.
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Centro Ecológico de Cuyutlán «El Tortugario»
Armería
Sea turtle camp and environmental education center on the shore of the Palo Verde estuary, near Cuyutlán. It protects the sea turtles that nest along Colima's coast and has released more than two million hatchlings. It also has a crocodile and an iguana enclosure, a bird-watching trail and the pier where boat tours of the mangroves depart. There is an entrance fee.
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Playa Las Brisas
Manzanillo
Light-sand beach on Manzanillo Bay, next to the port area, with moderate waves. It is one of the quietest and least crowded beaches, so families with children visit it. Ships can be seen coming and going from the shore, and the Las Brisas pier is popular for fishing. Hotels and food stands are nearby.
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Playa Peña Blanca
Manzanillo
Long, semi-wild beach northwest of Manzanillo, facing a large white rock covered in guano that gives the beach its name. It is an ecotourism spot for walking, cycling or ATV rides and for watching seabirds, with strong surf. According to municipal tourism it was once a landing place for pirate ships. No services are confirmed: bring water, food and shade.
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Tortugario Manzanillo (Playa Azul, Salagua)
Manzanillo
Sea turtle camp on Playa Azul in Salagua, on Manzanillo Bay, which has protected sea turtle nests since 2001. In season, visitors attend a talk and take part in releasing hatchlings at dusk. It runs on volunteers and donations, and lets visitors see conservation work on the Colima coast up close.