Sign in. Log into your account. Password recovery. Forgot your password? Get help. Expats In Mexico. Home Manzanillo Geography. Manzanillo was the first outpost on the Pacific coast to establish a telegraph office, in By , the town was raised to the status of a city, and railroad service to the city was inaugurated in The train linked Manzanillo with the capital city of Colima, boosting the commercial importance of the port.
Soon afterward, during the presidency of Porfirio Diaz, the city's telephone, electrical and potable water infrastructure was constructed. By , the rail link to Guadalajara was completed, and Manzanillo was named an official port of entry into Mexico. Manzanillo served as the temporary capital of the state of Colima for ten days in late February, , when Pancho Villa's troops threatened to capture the capital city. During the s and s, the harbor was dredged and modernized, providing access to shipping lines from around the world.
As Mexico's largest port, Manzanillo can admit ships of more than 30, tons. In addition to its port, the city has become a large manufacturing center. Manzanillo recently became Mexico's largest port, surpassing Veracruz. This is due in large part to the increasing importance of trade with Asian countries. Anticipating further demand in the region, the federal government built a very large, but stinky, electricity generating plant in the s to supplement Manzanillo's own power stations.
In the late s, Bolivian tin magnate Atenor Patino built the resort of Las Hadas as a playground for his jet setting amigos. Back in the day, it wasn't a hotel per se, but a getaway spot for his rich and famous friends. The film propelled tourism to Manzanillo like never before. The people of Manzanillo have their priorities, and they prefer industry to tourism. The tourist boomlet sparked by the movie 10 has long faded, thus leaving Manzanillo's miles of unspoiled beaches for the most part deserted.
Tourism has been a mere sideline in commercially-oriented Manzanillo but that is starting to change as visitors move south from crowded, over-commercialized Puerto Vallarta into the more pristine, and more "Mexican" areas along the coast. Today, Manzanillo offers great beaches and watersports activities. The capital city of Colima is definitely worth a visit, as is the colonial jewel of Comala. The roads throughout the state of Colima are excellent, and crime is almost non-existent.
Bahia de Manzanillo is closer to downtown and is the older tourist section. Bahia de Santiago, to the west, is the newer and more upscale area. The two are separated by the Santiago Peninsula, a steep outcrop on whose slopes are some of the most beautiful hotels. Ship channels are located at the southeast end of Bahia de Manzanillo where large ocean liners enter the port area.
Manzanillo was once the scene of piracy and adventure. Nowadays, its peaceful bays and sophisticated tourist and port infrastructure have made it one of the main tourist resorts and trading centers in the west of Mexico. The newly remodeled water front park malecon and portals on nearby buildings, the classic Bar Social just off the waterfront, the 's Hotel Colonial and the new Mercado about 5 blocks off the main street, Calle Mexico.
This is a Saturday experience you should not miss. Around 22 blocks of tents are set up and completely broken down and cleaned up before the next morning. Many Manzanillo residents and visitors come here for great deals on homegrown fruits and vegetables, household items, new and used cheap! Eisenhower proposed his "People-to-People" idea. President Eisenhower's intention was to involve individuals and organized groups at all levels of society in citizen diplomacy, with the hope that personal relationships fostered through city, county, and state affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts.
The St. Manzanillo has a tropical savanna climate with dry winters. Weather conditions are normally recorded from readings at the Playa de Oro International airport. The length of the day varies significantly over the course of the year. The resort peninsula hosts a range of family, mid range, and luxury hotels and resorts, with their own beaches, tucked into coves away from the onslaught of the Pacific waves, making it safe to swim and play water sports.
There is plenty to offer in this area for those who want to explore. Diving and bird-watching are two of the other main pastimes here. Manzanillo is a favorite location for family holidays. Manzanillo is an undiscovered enclave on the Pacific coast that offers affordable living amidst a quaint and authentic Mexican seaside town. Read our guide about Living, working and retirement in Manzanillo for more details.
Manzanillo has lots of beaches to choose from; although not all are safe for a swim, as they face the open Pacific ocean exposed beaches , and in the latter, the combination of waves and undertow make the sea one to watch, not one to interact with.
Surfing is a very popular pastime in Manzanillo, especially on Playa Miramar. The beaches here are golden in color with medium-fine not soft sand. SCUBA divers will love Manzanillo — there are lots places to have a good underwater diving experience without the need to boat out anywhere. Local firms cater for all skill and experience levels, and if you want some proper classes as a foundation to getting certified, you can do this as well. See Also: Watersports in Mexico.
Local Boat Tours are a great way to see remote places otherwise not accessible or difficult to get to. Your tour can include stops at good places for swimming, snorkeling and diving, give you access to remote and secluded beaches, or if you just want to relax, you can take a sunset cruise and watch the sun melt into the Pacific Ocean in style. Sports Fishing is big here — with year-round trips available. Around the third week in November, the International Sailfish competition takes place in Manzanillo.
Manzanillo is quite spread out. Local tours can include a guided tour of Manzanillo itself, as well a colonial tour of Colima the coastal town about 60 miles south of here — it also has a Volcano …. There are several lagoons along the coast which are excellent places to go bird watching and a number of fine eco and adventure tours may be undertaken from Manzanillo — including adventure travel tours to the volcano in nearby Colima.
Ask locally for details and tours. See Also: Nature and Adventure in Mexico. Manzanillo is quickly becoming one of the top golfing locations in Mexico; the most sought-after course is situated at the fabulous Karmina Palace Hotel and Resort.
Tours and activities are organized and run by well-established, professional and fully-insured operators. You can search for tours by location or category and make reservations online or by telephone.
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