Comala, better known as the  Pueblo Blanco de America or White Town of America , in Nahuatl means  Lugar donde hay comales or Place where there are comales(a rustic griddle).    The Mexican writer Juan Rulfo chose the name of this town for his literary work  Pedro Paramo.  There are many features that stand out in the town; the white houses with their red tile roofs, the main square adorned by a kiosk brought from Germany, the Portals or archways that are popular for enjoying snacks and traditional drinks of the region, and the Parish of San Miguel Arcangel that was built in the 18th century. The town is surrounded by 3 natural boundaries: To the north the Volcano of Fire and the Nevado de Colima, and to the east the Cerro Grande that protects the Biosphere Reserve of Manantlan.  The surrounding region is a great setting for various ecotourism and adventure activities. Before, it was common for Comala to be regarded as a tourist attraction from the city of Colima. But more recently, after being named a  Pueblo Magico de Mexico or Magical City of Mexico  by the Secretary of Tourism, it has developed more services such as several family-run hostels, some gourmet restaurants, artisan shops and tour guides. This allows its visitors to enjoy a pleasant and entertaining trip with all the necessary services. Comala shines for its quality of life, the beauty of its streets, the purity of the people’s traditions, and the efforts to preserve its legacy.

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