What to do in Manzanillo

Activities, attractions and tours

Oro Beach which includes a beach and a luxury hotel or resort
Playa La Audiencia showing a hotel, general coastal views and a coastal town
Playa La Audiencia which includes landscape views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Manzanillo
Playa Miramar showing general coastal views

Manzanillo Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Playa Miramar

Rent a board from one of the vendors at Playa Miramar and surf the gentle waves that break along the length of the beach. End your surf session with fresh seafood at one of the thatched beachside restaurants and shop for souvenirs at the craft stalls lining the road behind the beach. Take a walk around Las Peñitas Lagoon where you can see a range of wildlife.
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Playa Miramar showing a sandy beach

2. Playa La Audiencia

Put on your mask and snorkel and see what you can find in the clear waters of Playa La Audiencia. Tropical fish, large octopuses and colorful sea plants lie beneath the surface of the water. Enjoy watersports including kayaking, swimming or windsurfing or rent a beach lounger and fall asleep for the afternoon beneath the shade of an umbrella. Eat in one of the small restaurants along the shore and stay to enjoy the sunset behind the headland to the west.
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Playa La Audiencia which includes landscape views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

3. Oro Beach

Leave the first footprints of the day in the golden sands of Oro Beach. Look for exotic shells as you stroll along the tidemark and be alert for a dazzling sparkle in the sun. Locals say that gold pieces still wash up here from a shipwreck that happened over 150 years ago. Find a quiet place to sunbathe and enjoy a peaceful afternoon with a book and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.
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Oro Beach which includes a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

4. Playa San Pedrito

Step out of your Manzanillo hotel room and within minutes you can find yourself on the sands of Playa San Pedrito. Put on your swimsuit and take a dip in the tropical waters or find a spot on the beach to work on your tan for the day. Browse the souvenir stalls or stop by one of the beachside restaurants for a tasty fish dinner.
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Playa San Pedrito showing rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sunset

5. Zocalo

Sit by the fountain in Zócalo and enjoy the view of cruise ships in the bay as the locals go about their days around you. Stop for lunch in one of the restaurants skirting the square or take a walk around the winding backstreets to get a feel for this old-style port. Admire the Spanish colonial architecture in the plaza and take a walk down the nearby Avenida México to do some shopping.
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Zocalo which includes a square or plaza and outdoor art

What to do in Manzanillo


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Las Hadas

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Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Las Hadas. You might consider a stop by Playa La Audiencia while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Las Hadas
Playa Miramar which includes a beach and general coastal views

Club Santiago

If you're spending some time in Club Santiago, Playa Miramar and Playa la Boquita are top sights worth seeing.

Club Santiago
Playa La Audiencia showing a hotel, general coastal views and a coastal town

Peninsulas de Santiago

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Peninsulas de Santiago. A stop by Las Hadas Golf Course or Playa La Audiencia might round out your trip.

Peninsulas de Santiago
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El Tamarindo

El Tamarindo might not have many top sights, but Zocalo and Playa San Pedrito are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

El Tamarindo
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Las Brisas

When in Las Brisas, you can plan a visit to Playa San Pedrito and Playa Azul Salagua, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Las Brisas
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La Punta

While La Punta isn't home to many top sights, Playa La Audiencia and Las Hadas Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Punta

 

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