City in Colima, Mexico
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Tecomán is a city of 116,000 people (2020) near the coast in Colima.
Popular seafood restaurant that takes their beach motif seriously, right down to having sand around the tables! Lots of unusual and very tasty dishes. Locals recommend the huachinango (snapper) as well as the caldo de pescado con camarones.
Popular seafood restaurant with a casual, colorful dining room and flavorful dishes. Locals recommend zarandeado pulpo (octopus) in season and the molcajete de mariscos. Large drinks.
Super casual eatery that specializes in sopes (a handheld entrée that could be more satisfying than the ubiquitous taco).
La Polar
Clean, casual restaurant with a wide variety of dishes. The chilaquiles are recommended for breakfast along with hot, freshly brewed coffee. Stick to the Mexican and regional dishes for the best quality. They have some dishes that cater to the gringo crowd, but they're a bit of a disappointment. Smoothies available.
Basic rooms with cold AC. Location close to centro is easily walkable. Swimming pool.
Attractive hotel with rooms set around a courtyard with a large swimming pool. On-site restaurant serves a tasty breakfast (extra charge). Rooms could use a bit of remodel.
The city's traditional marketplace. Fresh farm produce, meats, and a variety of stalls selling the town's most flavorful and authentic regional cuisine.Great place for a fast and cheap breakfast or lunch.
By bus
In Colima's state capital, there are two bus stations which have direct service to Tecoman.
Airports
The Miguel de la Madrid National Airport CLQ is 70 km away along the Colima-Tecomán Highway. The companies Volaris and Aeromexico operate here.
Taxis are very reasonably priced and you can jot around town easily by foot or by taxi.
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