Manzanillo is a city, as well as a municipality, in the state of Colima in Mexico on the Mexican Riviera. It is a coastal city on the Pacific side with the busiest port in Mexico. However, despite it’s commercial importance it has retained its tranquil laid-back Mexican charm. Manzanillo is readily accessible by land, air, and water, and is a growing tourist destination among foreigners and Mexicans alike. What is there for a tourist to do here? Lots. There are many things to do in Manzanillo for visitors of all ages. Just consider briefly the following:
Beaches
Manzanillo has many beaches to choose from for surfing, swimming, or simply admiring, beach such as Playa San Pedrito and Playa Audiencia.
Watersports
Surfing is very popular in Manzanillo, especially in Playa Miramar. Scuba diving is popular here also. Local boat tours will take to places difficult to get to but merit a visit. These tours also have stops for scuba diving.
Fishing
Manzanillo is a great place for sport fishing, with year-round excursions available. In fact, it is a self-proclaimed “sailfish capital of the world.” The city is also well known internationally for deep-sea fishing.
Tours
Tours are available of the city itself as well as of colonial Colima. There are several lagoons along the coast, which are excellent places to go bird watching. Available eco-tours will take you there. A new toll road makes the colonial and historic city of Guadalajara reachable as a day trip.
Golfing
If you’re a golfer then bring your clubs as Manzanillo has two of the top golf courses in Mexico.
Nightlife
Being a fairly large city, restaurants and bars are readily available, but they can be a fair taxi ride away from some resorts. Shopping too varies from upscale shops to local vendors.
With plenty of things to do in Manzanillo plus its warm laid-back attitude, this coastal Mexican city is an attractive get-away-from-it-all destination. Yes, Manzanillo is definitely a place worth considering for your next vacation to Mexico
