In colonial times the place was known as "El Potrero de la Campana," referring to the trapezoidal shape of the main mound of the ancient settlement before it was excavated, whose design was similar to the shape of a bell. There are data that substantiate that the original name of the place was "Almoloya" place mentioned in the historical sources of the sixteenth century as an important settlement near the Temple of San Francisco de Almo Almoloyán, which was founded at the beginning of the century with Indians the region. Importance Cultural La Campana is a tradition Tehuchitlán belonging to the archaeological site, whose main feature is the shaft tombs. This site was developed in western Mexico parallel to other regional developments as Teotihuacan and Monte Alban to the Early Classic, so it is also an example of the first urban settlements in Mesoamerica. The settlement covers 132 hectares and is located between Colima and Pereira rivers. On the site you can see streets and drainage system in addition to administrative buildings of character, religious and housing on circular platforms and runs a Ball and countless petroglyphs carved on the surface of patios and plazas. Chronology: 300 BC. 1500 C. d. C. Location main chronological: Early Classic, 100-600 d.

Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hours.

Contact: INAH Center Colima 01 (312) 3 13 49 45.

Recommendations: For visitors to enjoy the journey, should wear comfortable clothes preferably long-sleeved shirt, bottled water, hat or other accessory to cover the head from the sun, closed flat shoe either tennis or boots.

The archaeological site is located next to the Periferico Norte Avenue, between Colima and Technology Arroyo Pereira, northwest of the city of Colima. Visitors can reach the site by public transport. Services available in the area. It has guided by a teacher of the SEP, with a duration of 60 min In the access area, it has an area in which visitors at the end of the visit, can rest in a wooded area.