Manzanillo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Colima State, Mexico
About Manzanillo
The city has been referred to as the "sailfish capital of the world". Since 1957, it has hosted national and international fishing competitions, such as the Dorsey Tournament. In 2020, it was home to 160,000 people. The city is well known internationally for deep-sea fishing, the green flash phenomenon during sunsets, and as the warm waters of the ocean. The city is a destination resort and has many hotels and self-contained resorts, particularly built on the De Santiago peninsula which juts out into the Pacific north of the city centre. Also at the north end of Manzanillo bay is the resort Las Hadas ("the fairies"), which is the most famous of the city's resorts. Manzanillo is a popular cruise ship port of call. Excellent swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving is found in Santiago Bay, a
Top Attractions in Manzanillo
Explore the best things to see and do in Manzanillo:
- ★Coco Loco Tours
- ★Ocean Pacific Adventures
- ★Rainforest tour
Where to Eat in Manzanillo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Plaza Esmeralda
Where to Stay in Manzanillo
- 🏨Barceló Karmina
- 🏨Tesoro Resorts Manzanillo
Manzanillo Travel Guide Sections
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