Comala, Colonial town in Colima, Mexico
Comala is a colonial town in Colima with whitewashed buildings and red tile roofs arranged around a central plaza. A German-made iron kiosk from the 19th century anchors the plaza and is surrounded by small shops and eating establishments.
The town was founded in 1550 and developed from an indigenous settlement called Ajuchitlán, meaning Valley of the Flowers in the Nahuatl language. Its colonial buildings and structures took shape over the following centuries under Spanish influence.
The Church of San Miguel Arcángel dominates the town center with its white neoclassical facade and bell tower visible from many corners. The plaza around it serves as the main gathering point where locals pass through daily.
The town sits about 90 minutes from Manzanillo port and is easy to explore on foot. You will find family-run lodgings, restaurants, artisan shops, and guided tours available through the historic center.
The town found literary fame through Juan Rulfo's novel Pedro Páramo, which drew inspiration from local landscapes and traditions. Readers and visitors still come seeking the places that inspired this celebrated Mexican work.
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