Comala, Colima

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Comala is located 6 miles north of Colima. The name Comala comes from the Náhuatl word, comalli and means place where they make comales, the clay griddles that are still in use today. The area has been populated by the Náhuatl, Toltec, Chichimec, and Tarasca indigenous people.
Comala is known for its furniture builders and other crafts including painters and wrought iron work. The town's cobblestone streets, red-tiled roofs, whitewashed buildings, numerous restaurants, and views of the volcanos make it a picturesque attraction to travelers. A number of restaurants flank the central plaza where it is not unusual to see a mariachi band strolling through the sidewalk cafes.

Comala, Colima

Volcan del Fuego Nevado de Colima, a 4220 meter volcano (13,845'), is not active and is snow-capped most of the year. Volcan del Fuego is a 3960 meter volcano (12,992') is very active, constantly smoking with periodic ash and lava eruptions.

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Hotels • Hoteles

Additional accommodations are available in Colima, Colima, 6 miles to the south.

Budget • Económico

Hostal Casa Blanca (312) 138-6677, (312) 307-2417. Degollado No. 75, a block and a half from the main square. Wi-fi, no pets. US$30 and up for two. (10/2014)
Hotel Comala Calle Vicente Guerrero #1. 12 rooms. US$11 one double bed, US$15 two double beds.

Moderate • Módico

Casa Alvarada Bed & Breakfast. (312) 315-5229. Cellular: (312) 111-6198, 113-1565. Air-conditioned, Wi-Fi, minifridge, coffee maker, cable TV. Email: casa_alvarada@hotmail.com (4/14)
Hostal Posada Comala (312) 315-5965. Calle Ignacio Allende 43, Centro. Economical youth hostal. Located next to a nature preserve. posadacomala@hotmail.com. (5/11)

Expensive • Caro

Mahakua - Hacienda de San Antonio (800) 359-7234, (331) 34411, Built in 1879, 26 guest rooms, pool, air-conditioned, restaurant, tennis, mountain bikes, horsebackriding. US$850 and up. (11/04)

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Restaurants • Restaurantes

Antiguo Comala (312) 315-6262.
Bucaramanga (312) 315-5511.
Campestre Fundador (312) 315-5104.
Don Comalón located on the main plaza next to Los Portales, Botanero style. photo
El Fundador Restaurant - Tino (312) 315-5888. A botanero located on the

Los Portales
outskirts of town, on the right hand side of the highway as you arrive from Colima. Open 12 to 6pm, closed Tuesdays. (11/04)
Mirador Room Located at the Hacienda de San Antonio.
Los Portales Located on the main plaza. Botanero style.

The botanero is a type of restaurant that is found in the area, especially in Comala. Bottles of local alcoholic beverages may be ordered that come with an assortment of botanas a no additional charge. The drinks include ponche de granada (pomegranate punch) and drinks made from tamarind, dried plums and other fruit, as well as tuba, an alcoholic drink made from palm sap. Botanas may include fried tacos, enchiladas, ceviche tostadas, cheeses, and salads. However, the botanas have become quite popular and are more appealing than the alcohol to many of us so you can purchase an assortment of botanas and make a meal of it without the alcohol. The dishes come to your table a few at a time so you can work your way through the assortment.

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Celebrations • Fiestas

Los Paspaques de Suchitlán y Comala March 19. Indigenous Nahua celebration of corn.
Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe December 12. Parade, bull fight, dance, fireworks

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Museums • Museos

Museo de Alejandro Rangel Located in Noguera, 3 kilometers from Comala. Christmas paintings and ancient artifacts of Alejandro Rangel (1923-2000).

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Transportation • Transportación

Zariviz Tur travel agency. (312) 314-5513, 315-5229, 314-5454. Calle Guillermo Prieto #113 in the Centro. They sell bus tickets from Colima to Barra de Navidad with ETN.
The Manzanillo airport, located off Hwy 200 several miles northwest of Manzanillo, Colima, is served by several international carriers. This includes flights on America West from Arizona.

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Tour Operators, Outfitters • Operadores Turísticos, Proveedores

Admire Mexico Tours (312) 314-5454, (312) 315-5229, Cellular: 045 (312) 111-6198. Alvaro Obregón No. 105. Volcano tours, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, birdwatching, coffee tour, turtle sanctuary and mangrove boat ride, history tour, art tour, and custom tours. Email: AdmireMexicoTours@hotmail.com
The Only Tours Costalegre (315) 355-6777 (voice/fax). Ray and Eva, located next to La Paloma in Melaque, Jalisco. Snorkeling trips, tours to Colima City, Volcano Tours via surburban. Snorkeling gear, boogie boards, and Mountain bikes for rent. Email: raystoursmelaque@yahoo.com. (11/05)

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Real Estate • Bienes Raíces

Laguna de Carrizalillo

Nearby Points of Interest • Puntos Interesantes Cercanos

Laguna de Carrizalillo Located 20 minutes from Comala.
Laguna La María Located 30 minutes from Comala.
Noguera 3 kilometers outside of town.
Suchitlán Home of craftsmen and artists of wooden masks, furniture, paintings, iron-work, etc.
Zona Magica Located just south of Suchitán. Unusual area where things appear to coast uphill.

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Miscellaneous • Misceláneo

Aquavit (312) 315-6080. 16 Septiembre #104, colonia centro, near Casa Alvarada. Craniosacral therapy and osteopathy, hydrotherapy, sauna, swimming pool, somatis education and meditation classes. Email: aquavit_comala@yahoo.com.
Centro Artesanal Pueblo Blanco View the artisan process in the manufacture of fine wooden furniture and iron-works, as well as beautiful hand-painted paintings based on original designs created by local artist Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo. Many of the items are made in nearby Suchitlán.
Templo Parroquial the church on the zócalo in Comala.
Sound of the Gas Truck In Comala and other towns, trucks selling gas or water slowly cruise the streets, each with its distinctive annunciation to let customers know of their presence. Sound byte: Gaas (.6MB).
Project Amigo 312 395 4485. Colima. Helping poor children in Mexico, offering international volunteer opportunities, and fostering fellowship among Rotarians. Email: inquiry@projectamigo.org. Web: www.projectamigo.org

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