HomeProtected Areas
Sierra de Manantlán
Colima and Jalisco
About Sierra de Manantlán
Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve. This mountain range is located in the States of Jalisco and Colima, and protects important areas of rainforests, coniferous and oak forests ...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
There are 79 localities and 32 agrarian nuclei within the Protected Area, all of which are of great importance.
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Airport
Guadalajara International Airport 'Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla' - Jalisco
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
From Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, take highway 80 and after 6 km take the detour to Ahuachapán, take this road and in 20 km you will enter th...
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Transportation facilities
Private vehicle.
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Mobility within the protected area
Walking, motorized or non-motorized vehicles.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
From Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, take highway 80 and after 6 km take the detour to Ahuachapán, take this road and in 20 km you will enter the reserve.
From the city of Colima, take the Villa de Álvarez - Minatitlán highway, state highway 3. At Km 42, take the detour to Ejido El Terrero, continue on this road for 16 km and you will arrive at Ejido El Terrero. The reserve is located at Km 20 of state highway 3. - Transportation facilities
Private vehicle.
- Mobility within the protected area
Walking, motorized or non-motorized vehicles.
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Schedules
There is no established schedule.
Appointments can be made for tours or weekends.
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Entrance fee
$46.23 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Cold temperate
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Agritourism
- Bird watching
- Camping
Recommendations
- Visit the Protected Area during the winter season.
- Warm clothing and walking boots are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Signage
Toilets
Viewpoints
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
None
Nearest locality to the PA
There are 79 localities and 32 agrarian nuclei within the Protected Area, all of which are of great importance.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$46.23 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Sierra de Manantlán
Interesting facts
The name of this reserve comes from the Nahuatl word amanalli, which means 'water or weeping fountain', as it describes the mountainous area...
Attractions
Viewpoints and drains.
Representative species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Military Macaw (Ara militaris), Margay (Leopardus wiedii), Diploperennial teosinte (Zea diploperennis), Magnolia tre...
You can see more representative species of Sierra de Manantlán on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Military Macaw (Ara militaris), Margay (Leopardus wiedii), Diploperennial teosinte (Zea diploperennis), Magnolia tree (Magnolia iltisiana), Guatemalan fir (Abies guatemalensis), Oak (Quercus candicans), Mexican Bay Leaf (Litsea glaucescens)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Approach the ecotourism committees to book your visit.
2. Respect the recommendations of the local guides.
3. Do not extract, f...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Approach the ecotourism committees to book your visit.
2. Respect the recommendations of the local guides.
3. Do not extract, feed or disturb the flora and fauna species.
4. Respect archeological sites and elements of the tangible cultural heritage.
5. Do not collect or extract materials, plants or animals from the sites you visit.
6. Make campfires in assigned sites during the permitted seasons of the year.
7. When you make a campfire, be sure to put it out completely.
8. Do not carry disposable
9. Use the containers with separation of solid waste and garbage.
10. Take care of the facilities and areas of public use
11. Use the existing trails
12. Respect what is indicated on the signs
13. Respect other visitors by not making excessive noise.
14. Before your visit to the protected area, ask those in charge of the area about the appropriate clothing to wear.
15. Choose your clothing according to the weather forecast.
16. Always carry a hat and water with you.
17. Avoid taking your vehicle beyond the authorized sites, as these deteriorate the soil and vegetation.
18. Do not enter conservation areas.
19. Respect the indications of the local guide and the signage present.
20. The main roads are single-lane. travel very carefully when entering and leaving the site.
21. Register when entering the Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve.
22. Inform about the activities you are going to do for your safety and in case of emergency.
23. Obey the indications and recommendations given by the local guide or the authorities to avoid accidents.
Contact
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PA office address
Guadalupe Victoria 2760, Col. Ejidal, C.P. 48900 Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco. Calle Victoria No. 360, Col. Centro, C.P. 28000, Colima, Colima.
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Phone
+52 (317) 38 11 035 +52 (317) 38 10 154 +52 (312) 69 08 214
