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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Manzanillo
Spend 1–2 nights in Manzanillo: a full beach day plus a fishing or snorkeling tour, then a night at a beachfront resort.
Manzanillo is a small Pacific resort town known for its sail‑fish fishing, long sandy beaches and a lively cruise‑ship port. A 2‑day stay covers the main beach, a fishing or snorkeling tour and a night in a beachfront hotel.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season, cooler temps)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy, hotter, higher humidity)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MXN 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid MXN 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High MXN 2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | MXN 30–50 |
| Fish tacos | MXN 80–120 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi | MXN 200–250 |
| Snorkel boat tour (2 h) | MXN 500–800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ZLO · Manzanillo International Airport (Playa del Oro)
- No public transport to town; taxi or rental car needed (check).
Typical fares
- Airport → city centre (taxi)
- about MXN 250, 30 min (check)
- Taxi 5 km within town
- MXN 200–250
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis and rental cars are the main options. City buses operate routes 7 (Centro‑Valle‑Jardines Santiago‑Valle‑Vista del Mar) and 7‑A (Centro‑Valle‑Sta Carolina) to downtown.
See and do
Known for
- sailfish capital
- deep‑sea fishing
- green‑flash sunsets
- cruise‑ship port
- beach resorts
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Barra de Navidad | Bus from Manzanillo bus station (Autovías or Sur de Jalisco), about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
| Comala | Bus from Manzanillo bus station to Colima (about 1.5 h), then local bus to Comala (20 min) | About 2.5 h |
| Colima | Bus from Manzanillo bus station (Autovías or Sur de Jalisco), about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
| Boca de Pascuales | Bus from Manzanillo bus station to Tecomán (about 1 h), then taxi or colectivo (15 min) | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Santiago Peninsula
- All‑inclusive beach resorts on the peninsula, good for families and nightlife.
- Downtown Bahía de Manzanillo
- Mid‑range hotels near the older beach area and the port.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑koo‑leh |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑toh kwes‑ta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don‑deh es‑ta el ba‑nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Check fishing tournament dates before booking a charter.
- Verify current swim‑zone warnings; strong currents can occur near the pier.
- Beach crowds increase on cruise‑ship weekends.
Manzanillo is generally safe for tourists; stay in well‑lit areas at night, keep valuables hidden, and heed local swim warnings.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Manzanillo yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- sailfish capital
- deep‑sea fishing
- green‑flash sunsets
- cruise‑ship port
- beach resorts
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Manzanillo official website: manzanillo.gob.mx/
- Wikidata – Manzanillo: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Manzanillo, revision 5243992 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5243992
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/manzanillo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.