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State of Mexico
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Colima is a state on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is less visited than other states on the Pacific coast, but offers beaches, archeological sites, sport fishing, historic towns, and haciendas.
Manzanillo and Colima have airports. The airports are outside the inner cities, so plan for an extra leg once you arrive. Most people grab a taxi but sometimes there's a collective.
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Colima · Regional · CLQ
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state capital, and the third oldest city in Mexico
surf's up in Pascuales, one of Colima's best surfing beaches
small town near Colima, known as "the white city" because all the buildings are painted white, a designated Pueblo Magico
world-famous beaches, festivals with lots of local flavor and fabulous outdoor activities
the "lemon capital of the world" has nearby beaches
twin volcanoes on the border between the states of Colima and Jalisco
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting a mountainous west coast region of Jalisco and Colima
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