On the border between the state of Colima and the state of Jalisco is the Colima volcano complex, which has two main volcanic peaks: One is the Nevado de Colima, 4220 meters high, which is inactive and covered with snow most of the year. It is the 7Th highest peak in mexico. The other is the Volcan de Fuego (fire volcano), 3960 meters high which is very active and constantly smoking. Recently, there have been a large number of both lava and ash eruptions, some of which needed evacuation of nearby villages. The live volcano can be climbed as long as its not showing any signs of volcano activity.

While the lower levels of this park have been deforested, toward the top the lush coniferous forests are home to endemic birds such as the Aztec thrush, long-tailed wood partridge, highland guan, thick-billed parrot, and Stygian owl. The volcanoes provide a cool oasis of subtropical mountain and temperate forest rising up from the hot and dusty lowlands.

The Nevado de Colima is and ideal place for mountaineering and camping. Inside the park carrizalillo lake attracts visitors for kayaking and picnics, particularly on weekends. There is a fine camping area with a spring at the 11550 level. The spring is in the bottom of the canyon just north of the camping area, and is surrounded by mortared local stone, making a pool.

The Nevado de Colima national park is a really fascinating place to enjoy nature and spend a very relaxing time with family or friends. If you are a nature lover, you will really like visiting this amzing park.

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