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Adventures at Sea

• Watersports
  The area boasts some of Mexico's best beaches. Miles of untouched coastline spread out across the resort's two main bays, Santiago and Manzanillo. Water conditions are favorable for snorkeling, especially near rock outcroppings that surround Santiago Peninsula.
• Playa Miramar
  At the north end of Bahia Santiago. This beach is popular with body surfers, windsurfers and boogie boarders. Enjoy calmer waters toward Juluapan Peninsula at La Boquita beach.
• Playa La Audiencia
  Beautiful cove along the north side of Santiago Peninsula; fine beach for snorkeling and swimming.
• Playa Azul
  A long and wide stretch of golden sand between the Las Hadas Resort and downtown, with relatively calm seas to the south and waves to the north.
• Olas Altas
  Between Playa Santiago and Playa Miramar; area's best surfing.
• Playa de Oro
  Long golden sand beach with medium waves, near the airport.
• Fishing
  Manzanillo is renowned for its excellent sailfish catch. An international tournament is held each November. Charters are easily arranged upon arrival and normally depart from the marina at the Las Hadas Resort and the downtown dock.

Shopping

• Manzanillo Shopping
  Most shopping is centered around Manzanillo's resort hotels. The Plaza Manzanillo Mall is a popular new addition. There is also a traditional "tianguis"market in front of the Club Maeva with crafts from around Mexico. Shell lovers can visit the Palacio de las Conchas y Caracoles in Santiago. Manzanillo's proximity to Guadalajara (less than a 3 hour drive) offers more shopping opportunities.
• Downtown
  • El Dorado Bazaar
    Excellent selection of fine craft items and jewelry in front of the Zocalo.
  • El Caracol
    Offering shell jewelry and clothing accessories, located just across from the Zocalo.
  • Pasaje Oscarana
    Small downtown mall carrying clothing, jewelry and books.
• Hotel Zone
  • Galeria de Arte
    Offering a fine selection of Sergio Bustamante works, plus a wide selection of others. Located near the Hotel Sierra Manzanillo.
  • Indigenos
    The place to go for Silver and Jewelry.
  • Plaza Pacifico Mini Mall
    Offering an assortment of clothing and handicraft shops, plus a restaurant, two bars and a mini-market. Plaza Manzanillo
  • Plaza Manzanillo features a variety of local favorites.

Sizzling Sites

• Costa Alegre
  Manzanillo serves as a gateway to the unspoiled and little known Costa Alegre region of Mexico's Pacific Coast. To the north of Manzanillo, Costa Alegre is one of Mexico's great undiscovered treasures, sprinkled with some of Mexico's loveliest beaches and bays.
• Guadalajara
  A new super highway between Manzanillo and Guadalajara makes a day trip to this alluring inland city a pleasant excursion (drive is under 3 hours).
• Rancho Playa Blanca ATV Adventure
  Experience the thrill of a new Honda ATV, powerful and easy to handle. Your professional guide will lead you through rugged mountain trails to the unspoiled and endless beach of Pena Blanca. Along the way capture spectacular views from atop La Vaca Mountain and discover the secrets of the tropical forest.
• Colima
  Colima can be reached in about one hour over a well maintained four lane highway. This quaint and very charming colonial city lies in a fertile valley with two imposing volcanoes towering above. The still active Volcano de Fuego is 25 km to the north, beside the taller (but extinct) Nevado de Colima. There are two recently discovered archaeological sites ( El Chanal and La Campana) that are visited as part of a popular day tour to Colima.
• Comala
  The nearby village of Comala (population 8,000) is also worth a visit. This white-washed town is famous for its fine carved wood furniture, handicrafts and relaxed village ambiance. Visit the attractive main square where arched porticoes and cafes surround a gazebo and beautiful church. On the way to the city is a mysterious "inversion hill"where objects appear to defy gravity!
• Barra De Navidad
  Explore the village and lush countryside surrounding Manzanillo, meandering through tropical plantations of coconut, bananas, mangos, papayas and limes.
• Hiking Tlacotla
  Horseback riding tour in the middle of a tropical jungle with authentic Mexican fare served under a palapa.