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.
Suggest11 places
Pools and spas in Colima, Minatitlán, Tecomán, and Coquimatlán. Among them, El Hervidero, Las Peñitas and Póksika.
Tecomán
Public pools inside the Tecomán Metropolitan Park, a park of about 19 hectares with trails and children's play areas that the state government reopened in 2024. During school holidays entry is free with Civil Protection staff on site; the rest of the year the pools run on reduced days and hours with a small recovery fee. Check the current schedule before going.
Colima
Public pool complex inside the «Griselda Álvarez» Regional Metropolitan Park, in downtown Colima. It has pools, water slides, large dining areas and a play zone, plus ramps and amphibious chairs for people with disabilities. Open Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday for maintenance. There is a small recovery fee; free entry is only announced during school holidays.
Colima
Mild-temperature spring in the Estapilla area, municipality of Colima, that wells up strongly and forms a 'borbollón' that looks like boiling water. The water is clear and swimming is possible; there is shade, palapas with a restaurant, a camping area and spaces for barbecues and campfires. It is part of the Colima Water Route and charges an entrance fee.
Coquimatlán
Family swimming spot a few minutes from downtown Coquimatlán, next to the Los Amiales river, on the Water Route. It offers clear, mild water, green areas and palapas, a camping zone, food for sale, restrooms and showers, parking, tables, chairs and grills. Not to be confused with El Paraíso beach in Armería.
Coquimatlán
Natural swimming spot in Jala, Coquimatlán, named after a tall rock (peña) on the riverbank. It has clear water for swimming, green areas for picnics, a camping area and local food including seafood; experienced swimmers jump from the top of the rock. Pets are allowed and it is part of the Coquimatlán Water Route.
Coquimatlán
Natural swimming spot in Pueblo Juárez, Coquimatlán, made up of clear spring-fed pools (official guides describe the water as thermal). It is a quiet, shaded place with palapas, grills, trails through the vegetation, a zip line and kayak rental. Camping is possible and pets are welcome under supervision. There is an entrance fee; bring cash, as cell signal is limited.
Coquimatlán
Eco-friendly swimming spot in the Jala ejido, Coquimatlán, on a clear river surrounded by tropical vegetation. It has green areas for picnics, hiking, a camping zone and a restaurant serving wood-fired seafood and river crayfish. It is part of the Coquimatlán Water Route, close to Las Peñitas and Piedra Acampanada.
Minatitlán
A waterfall of about 20 meters that drops through a gorge of the Minatitlán River, inside the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve, with a deep pool at its foot. Next to it there is a water park with pools of different depths, a slide, covered dining areas with grills, a restaurant, parking and a camping area. It lies about 8 km from Minatitlán, toward Manzanillo, just before Peña Colorada. There is an entrance fee.
Coquimatlán
Riverside swimming spot and restaurant in the Jala ejido, Coquimatlán, known for its cool, bluish water. It is one of the stops of the Coquimatlán Water Route, next to Las Peñitas and Póksika. It has parking, restrooms, river access and a restaurant serving seafood and home-style food. There is an entrance fee.
Colima
Eco-tourism park in Acatitán, about 7 km from Colima city, with thermal-water pools (23 to 27 °C), water slides, children's areas, beach soccer and volleyball courts and a restaurant serving local dishes. There is a camping area and cabins by the river. It is one of the two balnearios listed by Colima's official tourism guide, and charges an entrance fee.
Colima
Water park on the Colima-Manzanillo highway (km 10, Las Golondrinas) with a beach-style pool with gradual entry, three main water slides, more pools and a children's area. It has restrooms, changing rooms, parking, covered tables and food for sale; visitors may bring their own food. It mainly opens Thursday to Sunday and on holidays, and charges an entrance fee.