Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
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Two sparkling bays and lush landscapes conspire to create a remarkable destination!
Natural Beauty and Great Weather are waiting!
There is no winter here!
Forget about the snow, ice or blowing cold !
Manzanillo - Mexico Manzanillo is not a typical seaside resort town. It is at once a luxury beach destinatioin, a bustling commercial port, and a pristine, undeveloped, eco-friendly region. Wonderful beaches, deep sea fishing, and water sports abound in this gold coast destination, as well as tennis and golf. An important seaport since before the Spanish Conquest, Manzanillo is now a popular international tourist destination where Snowbirds adjust to a very comfortable life in the sunshine. Today, Manzanillo is solidly on the rise. Helped by an extensive hospitality infrastructure of more than 3,500 hotel rooms, new highways, a very motivated business and tourism community, a new shopping center, a handsome archeological museum and the virtues of its home state Colima, it is rapidly becoming a sound destination for travelers and retirees. In case reading this makes you fret that Manzanillo will soon resemble Eurodisney, don’t worry. The sail fishing, boating, and exquisite golfing, tennis, water sports and breathtakingly-blue waters of the Manzanillo is about 4 ½ hours from There is a varied list of places to go and visit and you will receive an Information Booklet upon arrival which you will find very helpful. The guests who have been to Why Manzanillo? In addition you will find art galleries, cultural expositions, dance and dramatic theatre, dinner theater, concerts, folkloric performances and artesanias in every city and major town in Colima. The Ballet Folklorico is considered the country’s best. The area offers numerous attractions including the curious magic zone, the El Salto waterfall, the Nogueras Hacienda, and breathtakingly beautiful villages tucked below the region’s twin volcanoes. On Thursday evenings the University philharmonic orchestra often performs in the plaza bandstand while couples dance in the open air. The In Manzanillo, every day is a beach day. The volcanic sand is a mix of black, white, and brown, with the southernmost beaches being the blackest. Most beaches post warning flags if the conditions are dangerous or jellyfish have been sighted. Shrugging off the chill of cold weather can be deeply satisfying on the 20 kilometers of choice beaches around Manzanillo. The city claims 12 beaches, each listed below with their individual attributes. Parallel to the arc made by La La Las Arrecife - Sometimes written in French as L’Recife, this rocky reef is for sunsets and drinks, not for swimming. Elephant Rock - "Roca Elephante" is an hour’s boat ride from the Olas Altas Beach - This is the beach surfers prefer. Playa de Oro Beach - Near the Manzanillo international airport, " San Pedrito Beach - Gentle waves makes this beach ideal for children. Suites staff can assist you with beach chairs, loungers and sunshades. Las Hadas, an 18 hole golf course, two pools, 10 tennis courts, 70 vessel marina, water sports and a wide range of first rate services characterize this white Moorish-style, 5 star resort. Sports/Eco-adventure Golf - The climate in Manzanillo fosters the development of world-class golf courses, of which Manzanillo has 4, with the magnificant 18 hole Las Hadas Mantarraya, the 27 hole Isla Navidad, the spectacular 18 hole El Tamarindo and Club Santigo's 9 hole course. You can play 72 holes of golf without ever seeing the same Green twice! The courses are the site of national and international competitions. Sport Fishing - Crowned the World Sailfish Capitol of the World in 1954, Manzanillo continues its rein. In the months from February to November it is the setting for national and international championship competitions. Sailing - Three marinas provide berths for sailboats from all over the world. Surfing - Olas Altas is the preferred beach for surfers. Tennis - Hard surface and clay courts can be found at a number of resorts in Manzanillo. June is the month for the Maeva Hotel International Amateur Seniors Tennis Tournament. Hotels, Travel Agencies and Tour Operators can rent equipment for the following acitivities: Events Starting February 5, near Colima city in Villa de Álvarez, one of In May the Fiestas de Mayo, much like a province or state fair, offers everything from musical events to cockfights. In June the Maeva International Amateur Seniors Tennis Tournament brings athletes from all over the world. In September the "Fiestas Patrias" celebrate regional traditions. In November the state explodes with tournaments and events of all kinds such as the Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue dance fest, The "All Saints Fair" in the city of When Friends and Family Visit The staff of the Suites can help you plan and host a memorable vacation for your grandchildren, friends and family during your stay. Your guests can release turtle hatchlings at the turtle sanctuary in Armería and kayak the lagoons and estuaries near the With a fishing fleet based in Manzanillo's harbor, you can safely expect to find the finest of seafood in the local dining rooms and beach-side palapas. Manzanillo is world famous for its seafood cuisine - all fresh fish, all the time. We suggest that you plan on having your main meal a la Mexicana - in the early afternoon. That is when the fish is freshest - just off the boats. But, don't let that suggestion prevent you from evening dining, as the menus and different dining ambiances available are certain to please both your palate and your budget. Manzanillo is also the Swordfish capital of the world. So, you can take advantage of the charter fishing Captains and their boats. While we cannot promise a Swordfish, the richness and variety of fish in and outside of the Bays, are certain to be tempted by your fishing hook. (And you can either have a restaurant cook your catch, or bring it back to your kitchen in Santa Barbara Suites or Olas Altas Suites, and show off your culinary talents.) We are Ready when you are !
Manzanillo is located on the Pacific Ocean, in the Mexican state of Colima. Manzanillo is a Port and a beach resort. located at 18.92° N 103.88° W. With geographic coordinates similar to those of Hawaii, the climate is tropical. Forest and Mountains sit upon the ocean's edge overlooking the horizon. This region is extremely accessible - by air and by road - and has become a favorite holiday destination for foreigners and Mexicans.
Ask any traveled Mexican which state they’d choose to live in and inevitably 7 out of 10 will tell you Colima. Why? "Because", they say, "its safe, affordable, beautiful and the best place to raise a family". The third smallest of
While Manzanillo retains the laid-back demeanor of a resort town, the groups orchestrating her comeback are not. They’re serious and they have a plan. The International airport in Manzanillo has been in place for 25 years. The 'stay two nights, get the third night free' tourism promotion has been thriving since 1996 and the Archeological museum opened its doors in 1999. Six major hotels in the area offer excellent convention facilities. Tourism materials in English and Internet sites are exposing this jewel to the outside world. Manzanillo’s old port is being groomed for its new role as an artisan, restaurant, and day tour destination for the year 2003. A new shopping complex with Internet cafes, food courts, ATMs, a taxi stand, bus stops and other services crucial for the international traveler are in place.
Downtown Manzanillo and the dock areas have recently undergone major renovation works. The bustling seaport, Mercados and shops as well as the Archaeological Museum, located just north of downtown at the San Pedrito campus of the University of Colima, all provide for a wonderful explore. The museum displays 5,000 of its more than 18,000 collected artifacts, which come from the immediate region, the state of Colima and Mesoamerica. The Santa Barbara Suites Hotel and Olas Altas Suites are centrally located - whatever your interests, you will only be minutes away.
Because... • its highly safety standards • its less expensive than other destinations • it has a great weather • you get the best fruit and prices • its fun ! • it's economic and easy to get there • Manzanillo provides an escape to a hidden paradise. Manzanillo is a city commonly known as "Heavenly Paradise" and also is proclaimed as the "sailfish capital of the world". Unlike other tourist destinations in Mexico, Manzanillo presents a casual, relaxing atmosphere in addition to its many activities. Time simply seems to move slower in the mixture of pleasure and natural wonder.
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In Manzanillo is the Beaches and Lagoons
La Audiencia - This beach slopes gently toward
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