Things to do in Manzanillo

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

Manzanillo Attractions

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Manzanillo must see attractions

1. 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 a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

2. 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 featuring 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 featuring 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 featuring rugged coastline, a sunset and general coastal views

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 outdoor art and a square or plaza

What to do in Manzanillo

Free Things to Do in Manzanillo

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Zocalo - Roam the streets and immerse yourself in the ambiance of this popular location.

Swordfish Monument - Stop here and learn about the significance of this place to the community.

Playa San Pedrito - Read the latest bestseller or listen to a top podcast while sitting in the sunshine.

Things to Do in Manzanillo with Kids

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Playa La Audiencia which includes a beach, tropical scenes and landscape views

Playa La Audiencia

4/5(29 reviews)

Swim or kayak in the calm, azure waters or join a dive trip to feed the octopuses and eels at this stunning Manzanillo beach.

Playa La Audiencia
Playa Miramar which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach

Playa la Boquita

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa la Boquita during your trip to Manzanillo?

Playa la Boquita
Playa Miramar featuring a sandy beach

Playa Miramar

4/5(57 reviews)

Surf the waves, eat in the restaurants and enjoy a day in the sun at one of Manzanillo’s most popular beaches.

Playa Miramar
Oro Beach featuring a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Oro Beach

4/5(27 reviews)

Watch carefully for a shining piece of gold when you visit this beautiful secluded beach north of Manzanillo.

Oro Beach
Playa San Pedrito featuring rugged coastline, a sunset and general coastal views

Playa San Pedrito

4/5(12 reviews)

Relax under the shade of a palm tree, swim in the calm, warm waters or enjoy a seafood meal at the closest beach to Manzanillo town center.

Playa San Pedrito
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Las Hadas Golf Course

4/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Manzanillo at Las Hadas Golf Course. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Las Hadas Golf Course
Zocalo which includes outdoor art and a square or plaza

Zocalo

4/5(46 reviews)

Take a walk around Manzanillo’s historic square to enjoy pleasant views of the bay and some of the town’s best restaurants.

Zocalo

Malecón de Manzanillo

4/5(72 reviews)

Malecón de Manzanillo is just one of the places to see in Manzanillo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Malecón de Manzanillo

Playa Olas Altas

3.5/5(7 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa Olas Altas during your travels in Manzanillo? Discover the seafood restaurants and entertainment venues in this relaxing area.

Playa Olas Altas

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Las Hadas

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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 La Audiencia showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views

Peninsulas de Santiago

Kick back on golden sands, feed your thirst for adventure with varied watersports, play golf, and walk to a hilltop lookout at this peninsula district of Manzanillo.

Peninsulas de Santiago
Playa Miramar which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach

Club Santiago

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

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El Tamarindo

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

El Tamarindo
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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.

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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.

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