Manzanillo Mexico
Country: Mexico · Region: Mexican Riviera · Area: Colima · Arrival: dock · Currency: Mexican Peso
Mexico's busiest Pacific cargo port doubles as the self-styled 'Sailfish Capital of the World,' with quiet beaches nearby.
Top sights
- The giant sailfish monument
- Playa Miramar & La Audiencia
- Las Hadas resort
- Barra de Navidad lagoon town
- downtown zocalo
Things to do
- Las Hadas
- The most famous resort in Manzanillo located at the north end of the bay, notable as the filming location for the movie "10".
- Santiago Bay
- Located a few miles north of the city with excellent swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving, featuring a sunken cargo ship and numerous wrecks and reefs.
- Coco Loco Tours
- Scuba diving and adventure tours offering hiking, mountain climbs, and visits to hidden lakes and waterfalls.
- Ocean Pacific Adventures
- Sport fishing charter company specializing in sailfish, marlin, dorado, and rooster fish with experienced captains.
Beaches
- Bahía de Manzanillo
- Crescent-shaped beach about 6.5 km in length closer to downtown, the older tourist section.
- Bahía de Santiago
- Crescent-shaped beach about 6.5 km in length to the west, the newer and more upscale beach area.
Where to eat
- Café Coral
- Buffet-style restaurant on Peninsula de Santiago serving continental breakfast, breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner.
- La Plaza Esmeralda
- Romantic beachside restaurant on Peninsula de Santiago offering buffet dinner and live music entertainment Thursday through Saturday.
Bars and nightlife
- Nirvana Lounge
- Bar located on Peninsula de Santiago open daily from 17:00 to 01:00.
Forecast for Manzanillo
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Weather in Manzanillo by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F | 70°F | 0.5 in | 2 |
| February | 84°F | 70°F | 0.4 in | 2 |
| March | 85°F | 69°F | 0.5 in | 4 |
| April | 85°F | 69°F | 0.0 in | |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 0.1 in | 2 |
| June | 87°F | 76°F | 5.3 in | 10 |
| July | 88°F | 77°F | 4.5 in | 14 |
| August | 87°F | 77°F | 9.7 in | 19 |
| September | 86°F | 77°F | 9.2 in | 20 |
| October | 86°F | 76°F | 6.3 in | 13 |
| November | 87°F | 75°F | 0.8 in | 5 |
| December | 86°F | 72°F | 0.4 in | 2 |
Getting around
A working port that's spread out, take a taxi or tour to reach beaches or Barra de Navidad.
What to eat
Fresh seafood, ceviche and, naturally, sailfish.
Budget notes
Moderate; fewer tourist markups than the resort ports.
Tips
Industrial at the pier; the good stuff is a short drive away, so plan a taxi or excursion.
Best for
Beaches, relaxed pace
More ports in Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas · Ensenada · Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo · La Paz · Loreto · Mazatlan · Puerto Vallarta · Topolobampo