Colima is the capital city of the state of Colima, in western Mexico. Laying inland, away from the coast, it sits in the shadow of the Volcán de Fuego. Although the constantly smoking volcano is a worry to the people here, a bigger concern is the threat of earthquakes. The town has been victim to quite a few in the past so, even though it's the oldest Spanish city in the west of Mexico, it doesn't have many colonial buildings or historical sites still standing. The city is still quite attractive to visitors though and there is still plenty to keep you occupied.

Tourist Offices
The tourist information centre is at Palacio de Gobierno, it's open from 8.30am – 8pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 2pm on Saturdays.

Around and closeby
Five kilometres from Colima, to the north, there is an archaeological site that dates back to as early as 1500BC. There are several structures that have been unearthed and restored including pyramids, a temple and a ball court.

Sightseeing
Around the main plaza there are a couple of museums to visit, as well as the cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno and the Teatro Hidalgo. There are a couple of pleasant parks within a few blocks of the town centre that offer forest walks and lake cruises.

Getting there
There are daily flights from Mexico City and Tijuana to Colima's airport, 12km north-east of the city centre. There are regular buses arriving in Colima from Ciudad Guzmán, Manzanillo, Mexico City and Guadalajara.