Top Colima Outdoor Activities

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Our guide Jupiter was very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to. It was a full day with a good variety of activities - kayaking in the crater lake was so beautiful. We went on a Monday so there was nobody around and we had the whole place to ourselves, which definitely added to it for us. The hike itself was difficult but the plantation at the top was worth it, and seeing the abandoned & relocated town was so cool!The only thing I would say is that a portion of the trip is on cobblestone roads - so if you are someone who suffers from motion sickness keep that in mind.

My husband and I (he's 71, I'm 65, in reasonable shape) joined Jupiter and another adventurer on a fantastic trip up Colima's volcano. Jupiter picked us up punctually in his air-conditioned van at 8am, and we set off for breakfast. The restaurant he'd intended to take us to in Cofradia de Suchitlan was closed unexpectedly, so we went to another one nearby. Once we were tanked up on sopes (small thick tortilla-like things) and coffee and local blackberry juice water, we continued up the slope of the volcano to La Becerrera, a small town purportedly filled with witches.From there it was a short drive on cobblestones toward La Hierbabuena (a tiny indigenous town often evacuated when the volcano erupts) to the entrance to La Maria, a nice-size volcanic crater lake surrounded on three sides by mountains and on the fourth by cattail swamp. Jupiter got going inflating our two kayaks while we assembled oars and donned life jackets, then off we went. It's a beautiful lake, with lots of interesting birds and bugs and flora. The kayaking was very easy and peaceful, with the crown of the volcano in the distance, the bird calls, the chirping bugs and the gentle splash of our oars.We paddled for about an hour in a very leisurely fashion, admiring the hanging roots and bamboos and fish basking in pools of dappled sunlight with their mouths open, hoping for tasty snacks. Then we docked and stepped out of our kayak, lifting it up easily so Jupiter could deflate, fold and tuck it in a plastic bin then stow it in the van.Our next stop was a little cafe further up the slope towards La Hierbabuena, with delicious local coffee, from where we set off on our hike. Again, this was a leisurely slight-incline walk, not really a hike, but the scenery was breathtaking - the valley of Colima on one side, the peak of the volcano looming majestically on the other.After about 45 minutes, we were back at the van and headed home, on schedule, pleasantly tired but awake enough to enjoy great conversation with Jupiter on the lovely 45-minute drive back.It was a wonderful experience. We have lived here for 20 years, and this was our first time kayaking at La Maria - which we loved and have just bought our own inflatable kayak as a result. And Jupiter was a great and very knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this adventure!

Oscar was fantastic! He picked us up from our Airbnb and we requested that he made a few stops before and after the tour, which he was happy to do. There were 3 of us on the tour, so it was a personal tour for us. We asked about the coffee plantations in Manzanillo and he showed us a coffee plant nearby. He also stopped at a beautiful church in town that was decorated from the local celebration that just happened. He was our personal photographer and took great pictures. He gave us tips on local restaurants and the history of the towns we visited. I would highly recommend this tour. The waterfall was amazing and refreshing.

Riding around the ranches and seeing the local farms plus Luis’s dogs following along. Great horses trained very well!

Pipe was a great guide! Dani was very helpful! Beautiful mountains and foliage! Fun adventure. Would recommend

This is the third time we have gone to Comala to hike with Jupiter. This time we stayed 2 nights at his hotel as well. The experience was great. Each year he has given us new adventures. I highly recommend him and his hotel.

Danny was a great guide with many interesting stories. He loves the area and loves to show people around and was very helpful for us in negotiating the climb at the falls. He clearly explained what we ere seeing and was a great intermediary between us and our hosts at the lunch.

Daniel is a personable and knowledgeable guide who also speaks excellent English. The waterfall tour was outstanding. Daniel showed us how to be safe in the water and enjoy the power of the waterfall. Our lunch was at the home of local farmers where we enjoyed a delicious authentic home-cooked Mexican meal and we learned how to make tortillas. We then explored the countryside to learn about coffee and other local crops. I highly recommend this tour.

We had a great time from drinking coffee, eating Camala bread, eating chiquilles to laughing as we talked and walked up the steep trail on the volcano to the avocado orchard. We learned a lot from Jupiter about the area, the coffee bean, and the cute little bird who kept beating up his reflection in the van window. Jupiter was so good to stop and rest to look around at the beautiful scenery when he was really making sure we were okay. Thank goodness he had trekking poles and tips on how to use them. Loved seeing the flag birds and Jupiter's excitement at seeing 6 at one time. The hour of kayaking was a perfect way to relax at the end of a trek. I wish I had long pants and remembered my bug spray.

Thanks for the great ride! Alex and his father were great with the horses, and they treated us like family. They were very knowledgeable of the area and it allowed us to fully embrace the experience. A must tour when in the area, you won’t regret it!

What a fabulous time we had! The scenery was beautiful and our guides were great. They took care of us from start to finish. The horses are well trained and very well cared for. Dani takes care of all the details, going above and beyond with the service and attention to detail. Our number one tour guide company. Many thanks

It was awesome. The scenic journey to the waterfall and caves. Seeing the magnificent waterfall and in depth caves leading to the river. Quiet surroundings and ongoing commentary from our guide kept us well informed of the different plant and tree species and history of the place. Went for a taste of the local diet, tried columbian coffee. Excellent guide.

I was the only one on the tour. Dani the owner gave me a great tour above and beyond the scheduled stops. Thanks Dani!

Daniel and Wilbur were both great. Very informative about all the areas we were driving through, the history and stories were great! Waterfall was beautiful, although the steps down were wiped out from last year's hurricane. The hand-made tortillas were delicious!

My partner and I had a fabulous experience with Hugo and his nephew.... They made the experience exactly how we wanted it... We had a great time at the waterfall and got to see a lot of interesting countryside, we also got to go to Hugo's favorite taco stand afterwards.... All in all it was a very enjoyable experience!