Things to do in Manzanillo

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Playa La Audiencia showing landscape views, general coastal views and a hotel

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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 showing tropical scenes, landscape views and a sandy beach

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. 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 which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sunset

4. 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 which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy beach

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 a square or plaza and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Areas of Manzanillo

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Las Hadas

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Las Hadas. You might consider stopping by Playa La Audiencia while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Las Hadas
Playa Miramar showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Club Santiago

While visiting Club Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Miramar and Playa la Boquita.

Club Santiago
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La Punta

When in La Punta, you can plan a visit to Playa La Audiencia and Las Hadas Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Punta
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Las Brisas

When in Las Brisas, you can plan a visit to Playa San Pedrito and Zocalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Las Brisas
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El Tamarindo

Though El Tamarindo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa San Pedrito and Zocalo.

El Tamarindo
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Olas Altas

While visiting Olas Altas, you might make a stop by sights like Playa la Boquita and Playa Olas Altas.

Olas Altas