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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico

Comala

One day covers the historic centre, plaza and museum; add a night only if you want a relaxed stay in a boutique hotel.

Comala is a small Pueblo Mágico of about 10 000 people. Its white‑washed streets, Plaza Principal, colonial church and local museums fit comfortably in a half‑day walk. Overnight stays are optional for a slower pace or to enjoy the local restaurants.

Mexico CityAcapulcoAcaxochitlánActopanAculcoAgua PrietaAguascalientesAjijicÁlamosAmatlán de CañasApizacoArandasArteagaAtlixcoComala500 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Mexico
Best months
Oct–May
Avoid
Jun–Sep (rainy season)
Stay
0–1 (optional for a relaxed stay) nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
MXN
Money
Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
Daily spend
Budget M$600–900 excl. bed · Mid M$900–1,300 excl. bed · High M$1,300+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
Emergency
Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
Plugs
Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
Toilets
Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.

Get in

By air

COL · Lic. de Colima Airport
Taxi 10–15 min, about M$50 (check).

Typical fares

Colima airport → Comala (taxi)
about M$50, 10–15 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

The historic centre is walkable; taxis are the only motorised option for short trips.

See and do

Known for

  • Plaza Principal
  • Parroquia de San Miguel
  • Jardín Escultórico Juan Soriano
  • Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
  • Nogueras Hacienda

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Volcán Nevado de Colima National ParkTaxi or tour bus from Comala, about 30 min each way≈1 h total
Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere ReserveTaxi to the reserve entrance, about 45 min≈1 h 30 min total
Nogueras HaciendaTaxi from town centre, about 15 min≈30 min total

Sleep

La Paranera
Luxury hotel with spa, pool; M$3,500 per night.
Los Suspiros
Mid‑range centre hotel; M$1,300 per night.
Casa Alvarada
Family‑run guesthouse; M$1,100 per night.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryDisculpedisˈkulpe
Thank youGraciasˈɡɾasjas
How much is it?¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta
Where is the bathroom?¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
  • Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
  • Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
  • Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
  • Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter

Scams and watch-outs

  • Taxi from Colima airport costs about M$50; confirm price before boarding.

Comala is generally safe; petty theft can occur in markets and taxis may overcharge – confirm fare before boarding.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Comala yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (optional for a relaxed stay) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Plaza Principal
  • Parroquia de San Miguel
  • Jardín Escultórico Juan Soriano
  • Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
  • Nogueras Hacienda

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Comala

A esta dirección, por favor

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police911
  • Tourist assistance078

US consulate in Colima (check address); other embassies in Mexico City.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/comala). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.