Discover El Puertecito

Streams run through El Puertecito; a local report from 2019 describes them as part of the town’s natural surroundings. A 2019 state tourism inventory lists Balneario El Puertecito as a natural site. Together, these features give the town a clear connection to nature. The balneario is about 16 kilometers from Armería—a rough guide to the destination’s location. A report dated April 25, 2019, also describes renovations to the balneario for family recreation. A 2019 description characterizes the waters of Balneario El Puertecito as calm and gentle—another aspect of its connection to nature.

Natural surroundings and walking path

The walking path between El Puertecito and Rincón de López was built. If you plan to include it in your itinerary, check whether it is currently accessible before setting out. This allows you to consider the path as a separate possible part of your stay, without equating it with the natural features of the balneario.

Other places in the municipality of Armería

Cuyutlán offers a different point of interest: the Museo Comunitario de la Sal is located in the town center in the municipality of Armería. The Centro Ecológico de Cuyutlán El Tortugario is also in Cuyutlán. The 2019 state tourism inventory lists boat trips at this center. If this activity is a key part of your visit, check in advance whether it is currently offered. The museum and boat trips are different points of interest to consider when planning a stay in Cuyutlán.

According to the 2019 state tourism inventory, Balneario Periquillos is a natural swimming area within the town of Cofradía de Juárez in the municipality of Armería. This identifies another natural destination, distinguished from Balneario El Puertecito by its own location. Laguna de Cuyutlán is also listed as a natural site and is located in the municipality of Armería in the state of Colima. El Paraíso Beach is seven kilometers from the town of Armería, south of the Palo Verde estuary; these location details also come from the 2019 tourism inventory.

Choose a location for your stay

The destinations mentioned offer different points of interest: streams and a natural site in El Puertecito, a salt museum and boat trips in Cuyutlán, a natural swimming area in Cofradía de Juárez, and the lagoon and beach as other natural destinations in the municipality. So, when looking for a vacation rental, a helpful first question is which of these interests you want to shape your stay. If you mainly want to get to know El Puertecito, focus your search on this town; if the museum or boat trips matter more, Cuyutlán may be a better fit.

Discover more destinations: Cuyutlán, El Limoncito, Tecomán, Nuevo Caxitlán, Manzanillo, Colima, Comala.

Go to the main travel overview: Colima.