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Colima City : State of Colima

The city of Colima, Colima, is located at 19°24′ N 103°73′ W. It is the capital and main city of the state of Colima. In 2003 the city had an estimated population of about 125,400 people. It is one of the oldest cities in Mexico, after Veracruz, Veracruz, and Mexico City – following the fall of Tenochtitlan in 1521, the Spanish conquistadors were quick to reach the west coast.

Get to see the real Mexico from a bike

YOU WERE THERE: Manzanillo Dirt-Road Bicycle Tour delivered for Province reader Last winter's wish for an active sun-drenched Christmas holiday that combined our love of bicycle touring and travelling in Mexico led us to the Manzanillo Dirt-Road Bicycle Tour. Organized by Peter Marcus of Gabriola Cycle and Kayak specifically for the Christmas vacation period (Dec. 20-31), this tour promised to appeal to travellers who wanted something other than the "all-inclusive-resort" experience. It delivered. Beginning in Santiago, near Manzanillo, over a period of 10 days, we stayed in four towns and villages and rode about 400 kilometres. During this time, we experienced different combinations of paved

Moderate quake shakes western Mexico

Moderate quake shakes western Mexico An earthquake shook part of western Mexico on Monday, but there were no reports of injuries or damage. The 5.4-magnitude temblor struck shortly before 1:30 p.m. and was centered in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Michoacan state, 45 miles southeast of the port city of Manzanillo, according to the U.S. National Earthquake Center. Local authorities said the quake did not cause any damage but was strong enough to be felt in Guadalajara, Mexicos second-largest city, 280 miles northwest of Mexico City. More : chron.com

New Eruption at Mexico’s Volcano of Fire

New Eruption at Mexico's Volcano of Fire A small eruption Tuesday of the Volcano of Fire in western Mexico scattered ash onto adjacent towns, the Jalisco state civil defense agency said. No injuries were reported. Clouds obscured the plume of gas and ash triggered by the eruption at 5:07 a.m. (6:07 a.m. EDT). The towns affected were to the west and southwest of the volcano, the agency said. The 12,533-foot volcano on the border of Jalisco and Colima states — 420 miles west of Mexico City — is among the country's most active and most dangerous. It has erupted repeatedly in recent years. On Sept.

Mexico, United States Sign New Aviation Agreement

Mexico, United States Sign New Aviation Agreement More airlines now can fly between U.S. cities and 14 Mexican destinations The United States and Mexico have signed a new aviation accord that increases the number of airlines that can fly between U.S. cities and 14 destinations in Mexico. The U.S. Department of Transportation said in a December 12 statement that the agreement, signed that day in Mexico City, increases from two to three the number of airlines that passengers in each country can select from when flying between the United States and the 14 Mexican cities, which include all of Mexico's major tourist destinations. The

Mexico Cancels Hilary Storm Warnings

Mexico Cancels Hilary Storm Warnings Hector Duarte Jr. - All Headline News Staff Reporter Mexico City. Mexico (AHN) - Mexican officials cancel tropical storm warnings for the country's Pacific coast as Hurricane Hilary moves further out to sea Monday. Hilary is located about 425 miles west of Manzanillo, Mexico, or 340 miles south of Cabo San Lucas in southern Baja California. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports she is moving northwest at about 18 mph and is not expected to make landfall. Forecasters predict Hilary will likely gain strength before moving over cooler waters. More: allheadlinenews.com

Sport and special interest travel in Mexico

Mexico's massive coastline of reefs and swells and expanse of mountain ranges cut by long rivers make it very well suited to outdoor adventure. There is an adventure tourism organization in Mexico City, the Association Mexicana de Turismo de Aventura y Ecoturismo (AMTAVE)Jnsurgentes Sur 1981-251, Colonia Guadalupe Inn. Mexico DF. Aerial sports There are some agencies which specialize in aerial sports. See under 'Specialists in adventure tourism'under the Directory for Mexico City. Guanajuato, Vallede Bravo (for hang-gliding), and Hidalgo state are most often the backdrop. Canyoning Rappel, or abseiling, is often the only way to reach some sites so canyoning is frequently a

Mexico’s ’methamphetamine kings’ sent to jail

Mexico's 'methamphetamine kings' sent to jail A Mexican court handed down prison sentences on Thursday to two brothers convicted of leading a gang that controlled much the country's black market amphetamine trade. Prosecutors say a cartel run by the Amezcua brothers, known as the "Methamphetamine Kings" in criminal circles, used laboratories in the Pacific states of Colima and Jalisco to produce narcotics for export to the United States. Jose de Jesus Amezcua was sentenced to 28 years in jail, while his brother Adan was handed nine and a half years, the attorney general's office said. An increasing trade in methamphetamine, known as "meth"

Tropical storm brushes Mexico, may become hurricane

Tropical storm brushes Mexico, may become hurricane Tropical Storm Lane lashed Mexicos Pacific coast with rain and high winds on Thursday and may soon become a hurricane as it heads toward land near tourist resorts, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm, packing maximum winds of 45 mph (75 kph), was about 105 miles (165 km) south of the beach resort of Manzanillo and heading northwest at 13 mph (20 kph),. It is expected to touch the Baja California peninsula near the tourist destination of Los Cabos on Sunday morning. The Miami-based center forecast Lane could become a hurricane within 36 hours. It

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights From LAX To Mexico, Central America

Delta Adds Nonstop Flights From LAX To Mexico, Central America Delta Air Lines announced Monday that it will add nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to 11 destinations in Mexico and Central America later this winter. The new routes are part of the airlines effort to accommodate Hispanic customers, officials said. Los Angeles is at the heart of Hispanic culture in the United States and we are pleased to expand our service to meet the needs of our customers in this growing West Coast market, said Glen Hauenstein, an executive vice president with Delta. Beginning in December, Delta Air Lines