It is located in downtown of the City of Colima, behind the back of the Palace of Government of Colima and the Smaller Basilica, between Madero, Hidalgo, and Medellín streets.

This place can be acceded walking or by different means of transport, such as any of the urban bus routes, taxis and particular automobile.

Behind the back of the Palace of Government we can find the popular Tiny Garden, that occupies the space used for the market of the city in the time of the Colony, known then with the name Market plazuela. The Tiny River crossed the plazuela from north to south, and at the end of century XIX was vaulted to avoid the frequent floods that caused its underflow, dragging stands and merchandize, which as well meant a constant threat against health.

In 1910, when the market had already been transferred to its new building, the garden was rebaptized as Independence on the occasion of the celebrations of the centenary; years later it changed again its name, now Gregorio Torres Quintero, in a tribute to the prestigious colimense master, author of the onomatopoeical Method for the teaching of reading and writing. The sculpture that represents the teacher Gregorio Torres Quintero, accompanied by a pair of children, is a work of the artist Octavio Ponzanelli.

During the Cristera Revolution this garden and the later part of the walls of the Smaller Basilica were used as scene and wall of execution of the rebels of the cause. At the moment this garden is used for recreation, and during Saturdays it is used by a numerous group of craftsmen who sell their products and crafts (crafts in maize leaf, wood, fabric, etc.).

A popular personage that is usually present in the northwest corner of the garden is the famous Cry children. He is a carafe icecream vendor, with many years of tradition, who with that shout offers his merchandize. And when the children cry…. Their papas buy them an icecream.

Está ubicado en la Zona Centro de la Ciudad de Colima, a espaldas del Palacio de Gobierno de Colima y de la Basílica Menor, entre las calles Madero e Hidalgo y Medellín.

A este lugar puede accederse caminando o por diferentes medios de transporte, tales como cualquiera de las rutas de autobuses urbanos, taxis y automóvil particular.

En los alrededores se pueden localizar servicios de:

Estacionamiento público.

* Venta de alimentos y bebidas en restaurantes y fondas.

* Telefonía pública.

* Servicios de hospedaje en hoteles.

* Negocios de comidas y bebidas típicas y snacks.

* Tiendas departamentales.

* Comercios varios.

* Farmacias.

* Cajeros automáticos.

* Tianguis de artesanos.

* Servicios de baños en los edificios públicos cercanos.