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Manzanillo
ℹ️Practical info — Manzanillo
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint at sunset for the best view of the twin bays and the port.
- Try 'Tuba', a refreshing fermented coconut palm drink often sold by vendors in the main square.
- Choose Santiago Bay for swimming, as the waters are generally calmer than in Manzanillo Bay.
- Visit Iguanario Archundia near the city center to see hundreds of iguanas in a rescue habitat.
- Use local 'Combi' vans for an affordable and authentic way to travel between downtown and the hotel zone.
🍽 Food
Finely ground fish mixed with carrots and lime, served on crispy tostadas.
Grilled marinated fish, a signature dish in the beachside restaurants of La Boquita.
A traditional palm sap drink, typically topped with peanuts and diced apple.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A massive open-air market held on Saturdays, great for crafts, clothes, and street food.
The downtown market for fresh local produce, seafood, and traditional pottery.
Area near the giant blue sailfish sculpture with many local handicraft stalls.
The calmest end of Santiago Bay, convenient for a peaceful swim and relaxation.
A surprisingly peaceful sanctuary in the city center among hundreds of iguanas.
A quieter viewpoint offering a cool breeze and views of the industrial port activity.
Water temperature…
Manzanillo is a spectacular dual-purpose destination in the state of Colima, home to Mexico's busiest commercial port and a premier Pacific resort area. Known as the 'Sailfish Capital of the World,' it is a legendary destination for deep-sea fishing and has hosted numerous international tournaments. The city is built around two majestic bays, Manzanillo and Santiago, offering miles of golden sand beaches and calm turquoise waters. Manzanillo features a unique Mediterranean-style architecture, most notably the iconic Las Hadas resort, which was the setting for the film '10.' Visitors can explore the characterful downtown area with its giant Sailfish sculpture or enjoy world-class golf and scuba diving. With its great year-round tropical climate, its high-energy port activity, and its laid-back resort charm, Manzanillo provides a multi-faceted coastal experience.
- Location: Mexico
- Nearby: El Colomo (6 km)
- Population: ~159.853 (2023)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Mar, Apr.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Rain mm | 15 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 103 | 164 | 200 | 234 | 129 | 35 | 10 |
Geography
Facts
- Processes more than 3 million containers (TEUs) annually at its port.
- The 'Sailfish' sculpture in the main square is 25 meters tall.
- Manzanillo Bay and Santiago Bay together offer 15+ beaches.
- The port was founded in 1522 by Spanish explorers.
- Average annual temperature is a tropical 26 degrees Celsius.
- Home to the Isla Navidad golf course, rated one of the best in Mexico.
- Deep-sea fishing here can yield sailfish weighing over 45 kilograms.
- The city is only a 1.5-hour drive from the state capital, Colima.
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