Ruta de la Sal "Sal Real de Colima"
The Salt Route is a tourism experience developed by Sal Real de Colima that invites visitors to discover the traditional salt production process and its historical, cultural, and economic importance for the state. Through a guided tour of the saltworks, the lagoon, and the mangrove, visitors enjoy an educational and immersive experience that can be complemented with interactive activities and regional gastronomy, strengthening tourism and Colima’s local identity.
Sal Real de Colima: The Salt Route, a Heritage to Discover
The Salt Route in the state of Colima in Mexico is a tourism experience developed by Sal Real de Colima with the objective of highlighting the state’s productive, cultural, and natural heritage, while promoting regional tourism and strengthening local identity.
The experience consists of a guided tour within the salt production facility, where visitors learn about the traditional salt-making process, its history in Colima, and the economic and cultural significance this activity has had over time. The tour includes visits to the production area, the lagoon, and the mangrove, offering an educational, environmental, and immersive approach.
The Salt Route can be complemented with interactive activities such as “Vive la pizca”, which allows symbolic participation in the traditional salt harvesting process, and “Mi primer costalito”, a family-oriented experience in which visitors create and take home a handcrafted souvenir. A regional breakfast is also offered, promoting local gastronomy and local economic spillover.
Aimed at the general public, families, school groups, companies, and national tourism, The Salt Route operates under safety, organization, and visitor service guidelines, positioning itself as a high-quality tourism experience that contributes to Colima’s economic and tourism development while highlighting its productive processes and history.