La Feria de Colima 2010

From October 30th thru November 14th

This fair dates back as far back as Spanish occupation and was intended to honor the first Christian martyrs, beginning in Rome, where the Romans probably took it to Spain and then was brought to Mexico during the conquest.

The Fair Todos Santos has become a cultural and social event of great importance, is the ultimate celebration of Colima that lasts for 16 days a year, in a gathering where everyone fully enjoy these days, children, youth and adults within a framework of tradition, joy and above all safety.

Each of the 10 municipalities of the State have a space that highlight the most representative of their culture. Livestock exhibitions, and artistic attractions are carried out during Feria de Colima such as the regional theater showing the local talent, or "Charrería" which is already rich in tradition.

Held every year for traders, farmers and international artists making it the largest fair of Colima, without forgetting of course the beauty queens of Colima.

The 2010 Fair Poster

Feria Colima Website

Fiesta Comallan

Indigenous Community Encounter - Suchitlan, Zacualpan, Ixtlahuacan

•Handrcraft and food Expo starting at 9:00am
•Parade of participants starting at 10:00am from the Comala Sport Field (North of Town)
•Handrcraft and food Expo starting at 9:00am
•Presentation of Cultural groups at 11:00am

Sunday August 29th, 2010 at the Comala Main Square

Across the top of Colima City

Colima City

Assisted living zoning change in Colima

In Colima, Mexico, New Zoning Laws for Assisted Living May Help Change the Face of U.S. Retirement
Date: 04/13/2010
By Glynna Prentice

April 13, 2010

In late March the small state of Colima, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, changed its zoning laws to include retirement and assisted living facilities. This minor amendment in a small Mexican state is just one of many separate events that, together, may well change the face of U.S. retirement.

Nearly 80 million U.S. baby boomers are entering their retirement years. Since the 2008 recession an increasing number of them are cash-strapped. They wonder how they’ll afford regular retirement, never mind any costly long-term or assisted living care they may need in their final years. Fortunately, a low-cost option is emerging: Mexico.

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That’s where Colima’s zoning laws come into play. By explaining the concept of assisted living for zoning officials, the new amendment may help speed up approval of assisted living projects that might otherwise be mired in the bureaucratic process. And that “will make it easier for investors to be able to invest in this sector,” says Godínez.

Colima, historically a progressive state, is also one of the country’s smallest. It’s relatively unknown outside Mexico except for Manzanillo, a port and popular beach destination on Colima’s Pacific Coast. Being the first state in Mexico to zone for senior care facilities is a chance for Colima to raise its profile as a retirement industry destination.

International Living Article

Highway 54 Construction

Even though this section of highway 54 is actually in Jalisco it's the gateway to Colima. They have been working on widening the section over the canyons for about a year but now it looks like they may be adding another lane or two. With so much hillside to move they have had to close one lane in a few places for the last month.

Stopping traffic for extended periods for months requires vendors and sure enough the Tuba vendors from Colima are stationed at each stopping point. Tuba is a palm drink made from the sap of the tree. It originated in the Philippines and was imported during the Spanish Gallon trade

Tuba Vendor

First snow of the season on Nevado de Colima

The first days of 2010 have covered volcano Nevado de Colima with snow. On Sunday morning we are here after a winter storm, high winds and a light sleet occurred early Saturday.