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'''Tecomán''' is a city in the state of [[Colima (state)|Colima]], [[Mexico]], located at
'''Tecomán''' is a city in the state of [[Colima (state)|Colima]], [[Mexico]], located at
{{coor dm|18|92|N|103|88|W|}}, about 50 km south of the [[Colima, Colima|city of Colima]]. In [[2003]] Tecomán had an estimated population of about 118,000 people. Near the coast on Federal highway 200 is situated a rich agricultural region, Tecomán is known as the "World's Lime Capital".
{{coor dm|18|92|N|103|88|W|}}, about 50 km south of the [[Colima, Colima|city of Colima]]. In [[2003]] Tecomán had an estimated population of about 118,000 people. Near the coast on Federal highway 200 is situated a rich agricultural region, Tecomán is known as the "World's Lime Capital".{{fact | date = March 2007}}

==Economy==


The main economic activities of the area are:
The main economic activities of the area are:


Agriculture: Limes, coconuts, tamarind, mango and bananas.
* Agriculture: Limes, coconuts, tamarind, mango and bananas.
* Livestock: Cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and apiculture.
* Industrial: Citric and coconut agroindustry
* Mining: Domomitem, limestone and silver


==Tourism==
Livestock: Cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and apiculture.

Industrial: Citric and coconut agroindustry

Mining: Domomitem, limestone and silver


Nearby Beaches & recreational areas:
Nearby Beaches & recreational areas:
Playa El Real. 10 km. south of Tecoman. Open sea, good surfing.

Playa Boca de Pascuales. 12 km. from Tecomán. Surfing beach for the experienced. Enramadas serving fresh seafood.

Playa La Ticla. 56 Miles south considered one of the best surfing spots in the world.

Playa de Tecuanillo. Narrow, fine-sanded, not-too-steep beach

Laguna de Amela. Deep lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation.

Laguna de Alcuzahue. Lagoon 8 km from Tecomán. Visit the Crocodile reserve.

The Site Oficial is www.PortaldeTecoman.com
contact: portaldetecoman@hotmail.com


* Playa El Real. 10 km. south of Tecoman. Open sea, good surfing.
* Playa Boca de Pascuales. 12 km. from Tecomán. Surfing beach for the experienced. Enramadas serving fresh seafood.
* Playa La Ticla. 56 Miles south considered one of the best surfing spots in the world.
* Playa de Tecuanillo. Narrow, fine-sanded, not-too-steep beach
* Laguna de Amela. Deep lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation.
* Laguna de Alcuzahue. Lagoon 8 km from Tecomán. Visit the Crocodile reserve.


==References==
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[[Category:Cities in Colima]]
[[Category:Cities in Colima]]

Revision as of 00:55, 5 March 2007

Tecomán is a city in the state of Colima, Mexico, located at 18°92′N 103°88′W / 19.533°N 104.467°W / 19.533; -104.467 Coordinates: latitude minutes >= 60
Coordinates: longitude minutes >= 60
{{#coordinates:}}: invalid latitude, about 50 km south of the city of Colima. In 2003 Tecomán had an estimated population of about 118,000 people. Near the coast on Federal highway 200 is situated a rich agricultural region, Tecomán is known as the "World's Lime Capital".[citation needed]

Economy

The main economic activities of the area are:

  • Agriculture: Limes, coconuts, tamarind, mango and bananas.
  • Livestock: Cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and apiculture.
  • Industrial: Citric and coconut agroindustry
  • Mining: Domomitem, limestone and silver

Tourism

Nearby Beaches & recreational areas:

  • Playa El Real. 10 km. south of Tecoman. Open sea, good surfing.
  • Playa Boca de Pascuales. 12 km. from Tecomán. Surfing beach for the experienced. Enramadas serving fresh seafood.
  • Playa La Ticla. 56 Miles south considered one of the best surfing spots in the world.
  • Playa de Tecuanillo. Narrow, fine-sanded, not-too-steep beach
  • Laguna de Amela. Deep lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation.
  • Laguna de Alcuzahue. Lagoon 8 km from Tecomán. Visit the Crocodile reserve.

References