Editing Colima (section)

==Tourist attractions==
[[File:Playa Santiago.JPG|thumb|Santiago Beach in Manzanillo]]
[[File:MS Queen Victoria in Manzanillo2011.jpg|thumb|{{MS|Queen Victoria}} in Manzanillo]]
Colima's most important tourism destination is the beaches of [[Manzanillo, Colima|Manzanillo]], which is popular among those in western Mexico as well as many sports fishermen. Historically, the port was the point of departure for various maritime expeditions and received the annual [[Manila Galleon]] from the [[Philippines]]. It has called itself the "World Capital of the Sailfish" since 1957 when 336 species were caught off its shores. The abundance of this fish along with marlin has made it a popular destination with sports fishermen and the city holds the annual Dorsey International fishing tournament.<ref name="conociendo"/> It is not as well known or as visited as other Pacific destinations such as [[Puerto Vallarta]], despite long sandy beaches and docks for cruise ships. In the 2000s, the city worked to renovate its downtown, with all buildings now showing white facades and many with red tile roofs.<ref name="cargo2cruise"/>

The second most important destination is the small town of [[Comala, Colima|Comala]], a small traditional town near the capital of Colima. Comala was named a "[[Pueblo Mágico]]" in 2002 because of its natural surroundings and traditional architecture, which its downtown declared a historic monument. Since 1962, all the buildings in the town have been painted white and most have red tile roofs, giving it the nickname of "White Village of America."<ref name="monumentosgob">{{cite web |url=http://www.colima-estado.gob.mx/cultura/contenido.php?iw=78 |title=Monumentos Historicos |publisher=State of Colima |location=Colima, Mexico |language=es |trans-title=Historic Monuments |access-date=July 29, 2011 |archive-date=July 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713012925/http://www.colima-estado.gob.mx/cultura/contenido.php?iw=78 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="conocomala">{{cite web |url=http://www.visitacolima.com.mx/comala/comala.html |title=Conociendo Comala |publisher=Secretaria de Turismo de Colima |location=Colima, Mexico |language=es |trans-title=Getting to know Comala |access-date=July 29, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002065600/http://www.visitacolima.com.mx/comala/comala.html |archive-date=October 2, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Most of the other attractions of the state are related to its history, and most of these are in and around the capital city of Colima. The former state government palace is located in the center of the city of Colima and dates from the 19th century. The main stairwell contains a mural by Colima painter [[Jorge Chávez Carrillo]]. The Palacio Federal is near Jardín Núñez in the city of Colima and dates from the beginning of the 20th century. The upper floor contains murals with scenes depicting Mexico City and portraits of people from Mexico's history. The Archive of the History of the State is located at Jardín Juárez in the city of Colima. It dates from the early 20th century and was home to the Escuela de Artes {{Not a typo|Aplicadas}}. San Francisco de Almoloyan in the city of Colima is the ruins of an old Franciscan monastery from the 16th century. The Mesón de Caxitlán on the Colima Tecomán highway is the ruins of an old in on the former royal road from the 18th century.<ref name="monumentosgob"/>

Other important attractions include a number of former [[hacienda]]s, many of which have been renovated. The Del Carmen hacienda is in the municipality of Villa de Álvarez. It was a cattle ranch from the 19th century, and has been restored. The San Antonio hacienda is in the municipality of Comala. It was a coffee plantation from the 19th century, with a chapel and aqueduct, which have all been restored. The former Nogueras hacienda in Comala has a main house that dates from the 19th century and a chapel from the 17th. It has been restored and is used primarily as a museum.<ref name="monumentosgob"/>

The United States Department of State considers the State of Colima so dangerous due to widespread crime that it has issued a "Do Not Travel" advisory to its citizens for the entire state.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html |title=Mexico Travel Advisory |access-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-date=August 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831115434/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html |url-status=live }}</ref>