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Before you go
Your trip to Manzanillo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Manzanillo – Colima Destination Manzanillo, Colima and Comala about 100 km from Colima
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Playa de Oro (ZLO) 40 km
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Central de Autobuses de Manzanillo 4 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) is about 40 km from downtown, toward Barra de Navidad, with taxis and authorized transport. The bus station is about 4 km from downtown, with buses to Colima and Guadalajara.
How many days
Two or three days for the beaches, the malecón and Santiago Bay.
When to go
From November to May, with dry weather and generally calmer seas. From June to October it is hot and humid and there is more rain.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, because the beaches are spread along about 20 km of coast. There are local buses and taxis.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Manzanillo
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Morning
Malecón and downtown
Walk along the downtown malecón to the sailfish sculpture and watch the activity at the port.
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Afternoon
La Audiencia
Spend the afternoon at La Audiencia beach, on the Santiago peninsula.
2 days in Manzanillo
Day 2
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Morning
Santiago Bay
Go to Miramar beach, in Santiago Bay.
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Afternoon
La Boquita
Head to La Boquita to watch the sunset over the bay.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What are the beaches of Manzanillo?
La Audiencia, Miramar, La Boquita, Las Brisas and Santiago, among others, in Manzanillo Bay and Santiago Bay.
Is Manzanillo good for sportfishing?
Yes, the city is known for sailfish fishing, with boat trips departing from the marina and the port.
How far is the airport from downtown Manzanillo?
About 40 km.
What is Manzanillo’s time zone?
UTC−6 year-round, no daylight saving time (Mexico Central Time).