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Beach · Manzanillo, Colima
La Audiencia Beach
A small cove with light sand on the Santiago peninsula, with generally calm water, protected by hills.
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About La Audiencia Beach
La Audiencia is a small cove on the Santiago peninsula, between Manzanillo Bay and Santiago Bay, about 10 km from downtown. The light-sand beach is protected by hills covered in vegetation, and the sea is usually calm, good for swimming and snorkeling near the rocks.
The name comes from a local tradition that says Spanish settlers and indigenous chiefs met there in the 16th century. There are hotels and resorts around the beach, but access to the sand is public, with food stalls and equipment rentals.
From the sand you can see the open sea and, in the late afternoon, the sunset between the hills. Boats leaving the beach go to diving and fishing spots along the peninsula.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half day.
Best time
From November to May, with dry weather and calmer seas; in the morning there are fewer people.
How to get there
On the Santiago peninsula, about 10 km from downtown Manzanillo, by car, taxi or local bus.
Tip
Bring a snorkel mask for the rocks at the ends of the cove.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about La Audiencia Beach
Is La Audiencia beach calm?
Generally yes, because it is a cove protected by hills.
Where is La Audiencia beach?
On the Santiago peninsula, about 10 km from downtown Manzanillo.
Can you snorkel at La Audiencia?
Yes, near the rocks at the ends of the cove when the sea is calm.