Out Doors

In nature reserves and ecological camps around Manzanillo you can perform various outdoor activities such as walking, where you will admire the wildlife of the region, and horseback riding through beautiful places from which you can see the bay.

Diving

In Manzanillo you can find different places for diving, and there are people who specialize in this sport, that can take you to explore the sea and meet hundreds of multicolored fish, meet sailfish, stingrays and other aquatic species. Diving is a very popular water sport in Manzanillo, is a safe activity if you have the necessary equipment and skilled personnel. It's fun and easy.

Playa la Boquita is located west of the Bay of Santiago. Gentle surf and fine sand slopes coloured in golden brown, great to practice different water sports.

Playa Las Hadas: Located at Manzanillo Bay, 3 km. East of Playa de Santiago. It is in a well-protected cove for surf.

Playa El Arrecife: Located southwest of Manzanillo, at an elevation of Juluapan Peninsula, along the Fraccionamiento Vida y Mar.La Roca del Elefante, is located at Juluapan Peninsula, southwest of Manzanillo, 20 minutes by boat from Miramar Beach and 1 hour from the port of Manzanillo

Surf

Playa Boca de Pascuales, is located in Tecoman, 40 miles southwest of Manzanillo. It is a long beach where you can see the mouth of the Armory. Its waters have high waves and that is why it is ideal for surfing and other water sports.

Fishing

Manzanillo is known since 1957 as the "Sailfish Capital of the World", is the annual host of important national and international tournaments fishing involving the best fishermen in the world.

One of the beaches where you can enjoy fishing is the "Playa San Pedrito" which is located at the eastern end of the Bay of Manzanillo, and is one of the places where you can find fish of all colors and sizes, including , sailfish, a key point of this port.

Kayaking

Manzanillo and its surroundings offer beautiful scenery where you can go kayaking crossing a river surrounded by lush vegetation or living in an extreme adventure resort in Isla de Navidad.

Marabasco River, is located in El Centinela, 46 km. Northwest of Manzanillo, on Highway 200. It is a river of calm water surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Isla de Navidad. Located on the Peninsula of Culebra, 64 miles northwest of Manzanillo, on Highway 200. Considered one of the best places for kayaking.

Ecotourism

Near Manzanillo you can find two natural scenery surrounded by flora and fauna, to practice "ecotourism", which has a special focus for tourism activities where privilege is given to the preservation and appreciation of the natural environment.

Peña Blanca. Also known as "El Indio", is located off the coast of golden beach, 40 km. Northwest of Manzanillo, on Highway 200.

In this place, you will be in touch with nature and enjoy the atmosphere and scenery, practicing recreational and relaxing activities.

Tepalcates Bridge, located in Lake Cuyutlán, 14 kms east of Manzanillo, on Highway 200 is a perfect place to observe different kinds of birds like ducks, swallows, pichiches, etc.

Peace and fun at the same time, along with the calm water of the lagoon.

Extreme Sports

Manzanillo offers an area for ecological camp, surrounded by lush vegetation, where you can practice mountain biking while enjoying the excellent climate and landscape that identifies this region in the state of Colima. Its main attraction is made with ecologicaltecnias facilities.

OFF ROAD JEEP SAFARI

Forget the traffic and join us to discover the fascinating and authentic rural area. Drive your own Jeep and be a part of an unforgettable expedition through the mountains and rivers surrounding Manzanillo, visiting remote villages and communities where only the most daring and adventurous can reach. The mission is to reach the community of "Chacala" across the river "The Mojo" in the neighboring state of Jalisco. Ride through gaps and roads through the mountains and streams. Learn from local culture and explore the most remote places. Time for swimming and relaxing on the river (subject to weather conditions).

Camping

Camping in Manzanillo is an ideal alternative for physical and mental relaxation, it can be done all around Manzanillo, endowed with lush greenery, that offers incredible natural scenery ideal to practice this activity. You can find basic services such as food , security, among others.

Natura Camp. Located northwest of Manzanillo, Manzanillo highway number 98 - Minatitlan km 1.6 Ecological Camp, where you will see the typical vegetation of the coast. Its main attraction is made with ecotecnias facilities. There tirolezas, exhibition of deer, iguana and organic food.

Golf

Manzanillo has several golf courses, where national and international tournaments al held during the year. Will find the following:

Club de Golf Las Hadas (Stingray)

Club Santiago Country Club

Christmas Island Country Club