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TRAVEL GUIDE: COLIMA

Bordered by the states of Jalisco and Michoacán as well as the Pacific Ocean, the small state of Colima boasts the most active volcano in Mexico. Its second largest city, Manzanillo, is considered one of the most beautiful spots on the Mexican Riviera, beloved by travelers for its water sports, great beaches and local cuisine that ranges from fresh seafood to traditional ranch dishes.

MANZANILLO

A MOORISH-STYLE FANTASY
Brisas Las Hadas Golf Resort and Marina
Those shiny particles in the sand, often said to be fairy dust, give this enchanted resort its name: Las Hadas. Built to suit the vision of Bolivian tin king, Antenor Patino, this white-washed, Moorish-style fantasy of a resort spills down a bougainvillea-covered hillside to a palm-fringed beach.


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Hacienda de San Antonio
Those shiny particles in the sand, often said to be fairy dust, give this enchanted resort its name: Las Hadas. Built to suit the vision of Bolivian tin king, Antenor Patino, this white-washed, Moorish-style fantasy of a resort spills down a bougainvillea-covered hillside to a palm-fringed beach.

Hacienda de San Antonio

Visit the official website of Colima.

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(Updated: 03/09/11 CT)