Agua Fria
Villa de Álvarez
El Balneario Agua Fría es un lugar natural en Villa de Álvarez, Colima, con pozas de agua fresca y cristalina, ideal para nadar y disfrutar en un entorno tranquilo.
Nature Spots
Spring-fed pools, lagoons at the foot of the volcano and pine forests in the mountains. The places this guide brings together, with their location, services and hours.
SuggestRivers
9 places
Rivers, waterfalls and springs in Villa de Álvarez, Comala, Coquimatlán, and Ixtlahuacán. Among them, Los Amiales, El Sauce and Agua Fría.
Cascada El Mixcuate
Villa de Álvarez
System of seven waterfalls on the Juluapan river in the mountains of Villa de Álvarez. It is reached by a hike of about 2 km from the community of El Mixcuate (1.5 to 2.5 hours) that crosses the river several times and has sections with fixed ropes; moderate to hard difficulty. Best in the rainy season, when the flow is higher. Hiking, rappelling and swimming in some pools are popular.
El Sauce
Coquimatlán
El Sauce es un balneario y restaurante rodeado de naturaleza. Ofrece aguas cristalinas para nadar, áreas de descanso y comida típica de la región, ideal para disfrutar en familia.
El Tanque de Laura
Ixtlahuacán
Large warm-water pool on the bank of the Naranjo river, in the community of Las Conchas, Ixtlahuacán. It is a simple spot where families go in hot weather; children can swim under supervision. There are covered dining areas, grills, restrooms, electricity, parking and space for camping. It is best to ask for directions in the municipal seat.
Las Huertas del Chical
Coquimatlán
Spring feeding calm, shallow pools among fruit orchards in the community of El Chical, Coquimatlán. It is a simple place for a family day: swimming, walking and mountain biking, plus a small eatery run by locals serving fried fish. There is an entrance fee.
Los Amiales
Coquimatlán
Bonito balneario natural de aguas cristalinas y frescas que brotan de manantiales, creando pozas ideales para nadar y relajarse. Rodeado de vegetación exuberante, el entorno ofrece sombra natural y un ambiente tranquilo perfecto para descansar y disfrutar en familia. Las aguas poco profundas y la corriente suave lo hacen seguro para todas las edades. Además de las pozas naturales, el área cuenta con espacios para hacer picnic y descansar, proporcionando una experiencia de contacto directo con la naturaleza.
Manantiales de Zacualpan
Comala
Los Manantiales de Zacualpan son un paraíso natural en Comala, Colima, con aguas cristalinas y frescas rodeadas de vegetación, perfectos para nadar y relajarse.
Parajes
Coquimatlán
El Balneario Parajes es un espacio natural en Coquimatlán, Colima, con aguas cristalinas, áreas verdes y zonas de descanso, ideal para nadar y disfrutar en familia.
Río Incluyente de Picachos (río San Palmar)
Villa de Álvarez
Stretch of the San Palmar river in the community of Los Picachos, Villa de Álvarez, with clear water among hills and trees. It is known as the only free-access swimming spot in the state, with restrooms, food stalls and camping space. Every holiday season the municipality sets up the Inclusive River, with a ramp and platforms so people with disabilities can enter the water.