Eating, drinking and dancing
We've tracked down the best cafés for people-watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the liveliest local nightlife in Colima.
Restaurants
El Charco de la Higuera
Dine under the orange trees in a charming little patio at this pleasant restaurant by the San Jose church, which serves an array of freshly prapred, authentic Mexican dishes – including an excellent mole.
Calle Cinco de Mayo, Colima
(+52 312 313 1092)
La Toscana
For a break from Mexican cuisine, try this popular seaside spot serving French, Italian and Spanish dishes with an emphasis on fresh seafood –the lobster’s a surefire winner, as is the giant shrimp wrapped in bacon.
3177 Bulevar Miguel de la Madris , Las Brisas, Manzanillo
(+52 314 333 2515)
L'Recif
Overlooking dramatic rocky outcrops and a small cove, this stunningly situated international eatery even has its own pool fro a preprandial dip. Cliff-top cocktails at sunset are unmissable.
Cerro del Cenicero, Manzanillo
(+52 314 335 0900)
Cafés
Café de la Plaza
Hotel Ceballos’ street café at the plaza Jardín de Libertad dishes out delicious regional snacks and meals to enjoy beside the park, and there’s live guitar music every Thursday and Sunday.
12 Portal Medellín, Colonia Centro, C.P. 28000 Colima
(+52 312 312 4444)