Manzanillo
Country: Mexico · Region: Mexican Riviera · Area: Colima · Arrival: dock · Currency: Mexican Peso
Mexico's busiest Pacific cargo port doubles as the self-styled 'Sailfish Capital of the World,' with quiet beaches nearby.
Top sights
- The giant sailfish monument
- Playa Miramar & La Audiencia
- Las Hadas resort
- Barra de Navidad lagoon town
- downtown zocalo
Things to do
- Coco Loco Tours
- Offers scuba diving and guided hiking adventures with swimming in hidden lakes and waterfall views.
- Ocean Pacific Adventures
- Specializes in sport fishing for marlin, dorado, and rooster fish with experienced captains for all skill levels.
- Rainforest tour
- Expert-led hike through rainforest trails to see jungle animals including sloths, lizards, frogs, and spiders.
Beaches
- Santiago Bay
- Located a few miles north of the city with excellent swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving around sunken cargo ships and reefs.
- Bahía de Santiago
- The newer and more upscale beach area on the west side of the Santiago Peninsula with crescent-shaped beaches.
Where to eat
- Café Coral
- Buffet-style restaurant serving continental breakfast, breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner in a warm and spacious setting.
- La Plaza Esmeralda
- Beachfront restaurant offering romantic buffet dinners with live music entertainment Thursday through Saturday.
Bars and nightlife
- Nirvana Lounge
- Daily lounge open from 5 PM to 1 AM located in the Peninsula de Santiago area.
Forecast for Manzanillo
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Weather in Manzanillo by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F | 70°F | 0.5 in | 2 |
| February | 84°F | 70°F | 0.4 in | 2 |
| March | 85°F | 69°F | 0.5 in | 4 |
| April | 85°F | 69°F | 0.0 in | |
| May | 87°F | 73°F | 0.1 in | 2 |
| June | 87°F | 76°F | 5.3 in | 10 |
| July | 88°F | 77°F | 4.5 in | 14 |
| August | 87°F | 77°F | 9.7 in | 19 |
| September | 86°F | 77°F | 9.2 in | 20 |
| October | 86°F | 76°F | 6.3 in | 13 |
| November | 87°F | 75°F | 0.8 in | 5 |
| December | 86°F | 72°F | 0.4 in | 2 |
Getting around
A working port that's spread out, take a taxi or tour to reach beaches or Barra de Navidad.
What to eat
Fresh seafood, ceviche and, naturally, sailfish.
Budget notes
Moderate; fewer tourist markups than the resort ports.
Tips
Industrial at the pier; the good stuff is a short drive away, so plan a taxi or excursion.
Best for
Beaches, relaxed pace
More ports in Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas · Ensenada · Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo · La Paz · Loreto · Mazatlan · Puerto Vallarta · Topolobampo