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Manzanillo is synonymous with stretches of white or black sand beaches, glistening bays, warm ocean waters, boundless untouched beauty, and a casual, slow, and relaxed atmosphere. Located on the Pacific Ocean, Manzanillo is a beach resort with a less developed, more serene setting. Manzanillo is Mexico's busiest port and downtown is a bustling, commercial center, which very few tourists visit. The port of Manzanillo is made up of two separate bays. Bahia de Manzanillo is to the south and represents the more developed of the two and Bahia de Santiago to the north is largely undeveloped. Both bays feature beaches that are more than 8 km long. ...
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The Peninsula of Santiago divides the two bays, jutting out to the Pacific Ocean from the city center. This is where the resorts and hotels are primarily concentrated and where a myriad of water sports activities are available.
Manzanillo is famed for many things. It is the self proclaimed "Sailfish Capital of the World", and is internationally recognized for its quality sailfish fishing and hosting an annual sailfish fishing competition. It is also known for its green flash phenomenon during sunsets. This is an optical phenomenon that occurs shortly after a sunset or sunrise when a green spot is visible above the sun or a green ray shoots up from the sunset point. It lasts only for one to two seconds. Manzanillo also boasts the most opulent resort in Mexico, Las Hades. This is the city's most famous resort at which most tourists aspire to stay. Manzanillo is also a very popular cruise ship port of call.
Featuring many beaches, Manzanillo is truly a sand swept haven. Playa Miramar is at the north end of Santiago Bay and is popular with body surfers, windsurfers, and boogie boarders. Playa Audiencia is a tranquil cove set between the two bays and features great water sports and snorkeling and diving opportunities. La Boquita, the beaches of Santiago Bay feature mild surf, spectacular seafood, and many activities including horseback riding, swimming, diving, snorkeling, and shopping. Playa L'Recif is a small, pebble strewn beach where the waves can be spectacular or calm. The ocean conditions change rapidly and swimmers must remain very aware. Playa de Oro and Pena Blanca are undeveloped and unpopulated beaches featuring miles of sandy shore, stunning vistas, and aggressive waves. Pena Blanca is closed at various times for the sake of endangered turtles that use its shores to lay their eggs and for the hatching of the eggs.
Manzanillo also features wonderful settings for golf, historic sites and museums, the world's most active volcano, Volcan de Fuego, and wonderful shopping. For a true escape from the demands of life, visit Manzanillo, a Mexico gem.
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The currency used in Manzanillo, Mexico is the Mexican Peso and the United States Dollar is also widely accepted.
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The temperatures in Manzanillo range from a low of 20°C in the winter to a high of 33°C in the summer.
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The voltage used is 127V.
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The language used in Manzanillo is Spanish but English is also used throughout Mexico.
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The time zone in Manzanillo is GMT (UTC) -6.
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Documents required to visit Manzanillo
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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