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El Colorado

Jalisco, Mexico · North America

About El Colorado

El Colorado is worth a stop: 10 minutes from El Ranchito, 19km from Puerto Vallarta Malecón.

El Colorado is a town located in Jalisco, Mexico. With a population of 1,023, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, El Colorado sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add El Colorado to your route.

About El Colorado

Valle de Banderas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbaʎe ðe βanˈdeɾas]) (Spanish for Valley of the Flags) is a town in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. It is the administrative seat of the surrounding municipality of Bahía de Banderas.

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Where is El Colorado located?

El Colorado is located in Jalisco, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.7700 latitude, -105.1558 longitude.

What is the population of El Colorado?

El Colorado has a population of approximately 1,023 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,023
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Jalisco
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.7700, -105.1558

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from El Colorado

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Puerto Vallarta

A Pacific coast beach town blending traditional Mexican charm with a lively malecon, jungle excursions, and golden sandy beaches.

15 km · about 30 min drive

coastal drive

Puerto Vallarta Malecón

A seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

19 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Sayulita

A colorful surf village on Mexico's Pacific coast with a bohemian vibe, Huichol art culture, and beginner-friendly waves.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near El Colorado

  • 19 kmPuerto Vallarta MalecónA seafront promenade of public sculpture along Banderas Bay, the focal point of Puerto Vallarta's old town on Highway 200.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Colorado.

El Ranchito

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,255

San Juan de Abajo

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 10,442

San José del Valle

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 22,541

Ixtapa

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 29,036

El Porvenir

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 6,046

Banus Vallarta (Verde Vallarta)

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 1,315

San Vicente

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 14,324

Valle de Banderas

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 7,666

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