Tecomán
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Tecomán is a city in the state of Colima, Mexico, located at , about 50 km south of the city of Colima. In 2003 Tecomán had an estimated population of about 78,000 people. Near the coast on Federal highway 200 is situated a rich agricultural region, Tecomán is known as the "World's Lime Capital".
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
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.
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