Manzanillo Attractions

Sunset Cruises : The Explorer and Antares depart from Las Hadas for evening cruises which last for 1.5 to 2 hours and include music, drinks and entertainment. See your hotel front desk or a local travel agency for tickets.

El Salto Park : Located about 30 miles north on the Minatitlan highway. Features a waterfall that empties into a natural pool. A popular swimming hole and picnic ground which is more crowded on weekends. Take note that the summer rain can turn the water a muddy brown color (Fall, Winter & Spring).

Museum of Archaeology and History : Located on Avenida Ninos Heroes & Avenida Teniente Azueta. Hosts a display of regional history and contemporary art.

Shopping : You will find a number of shops in the tourist zone located in strip malls behind the resorts. You will also find various shops on the downtown streets carrying various crafts. If you are renting a vacation property and want to shop for seafood where the locals do, try the Mercado Municipal (Cuauhtemoc and Independencia).

Underworld Scuba : They offer a large variety of dive options for the beginner through advanced divers. email : scuba@gomanzanillo.com or Phone: (from U.S. or Canada) 011-52-1-314-333-3678

Golf : The 18 hole La Mantarraya Golf Course at the Las Hadas (open to non-guests as well) is the most popular choice in town. Club Santiago has a 9 hole course at Km 19 on Highway 200. Then there is the 27 hole course of the Grand Bay Hotel in Barra de Navadad (1.5 hours north on Highway 200).

Fishing : Marlin and Sailfish are a year round sport here. You can arrange fishing trips through local travel agencies or the fisherman's cooperative downtown where the fishing boats are docked.

Yacht Berths : While not actually an attraction if you don't own a yacht . . . those who do will find that the Las Hadas Hotel has a marina with 100 berths available with potable water and electrical hookups. Reservations are suggested in the high season. Contact the Las Hadas Marina for more information. 314-331-0101 ext. 3706