Manzanillo is one of the most beautiful destinations in Mexico. Its landscapes, which are painted by lagoons, rivers and mountains, dazzle those who visit it. And its modern Mediterranean-style hotel complexes surrounded by beautiful beaches make it the ideal paradise for rest and disconnection.
Here 5 places you can not miss in this spectacular port.
1. Centro histórico
The place is even more beautiful, as it is newly remodeled. Let yourself fall in love with the beauty of its buildings and white portals in its quiet streets, visit the sculpture of the unique sailfish with a height of 28 meters. work of the sculptor Sebastián. Tour the sculptural boardwalk of El Espiritu Santo with its more than 12 sculptures such as “El Piloto”, “la Cazadora de Estrellas”, “El pescador”, “La Propela”, enjoy the show of Dancing Waters every night at El Muelle de Cruceros Turísticos, visit the place where the former president “Benito Juárez” departed by boat from Manzanillo, tour the Álvaro Obregón Garden and its kiosk, know El Malecon del Rompeolas, visit the 1st Church built “Templo de Guadalupe”, and carry the best memory of Manzanillo make your purchases of handicrafts and souvenirs in any of its stores.
2. La Roca del Elefante
On the Juluapan peninsula, and less than an hour from Manzanillo, there is an authentic piece of art produced by wind and erosion, which came together to create a colossal rock formation shaped like an elephant. A vision that continues to surprise both tourists and locals. It is located on a beach with crystal clear waters, ideal for snorkeling. Its depth is 20 meters and the underwater landscape is full of corals.
3. Iguanario Archundia
An area of reproduction and natural conservation of iguanas, with more than 1000 specimens that reach some up to 2 meters long, lives the experience of feeding them and living in an environment surrounded by wildlife such as badgers, among other species.
4. Faro de Campos
It is a viewpoint that will allow you to enjoy a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, the Cuyutlán lagoon and much of Manzanillo. It is located on the top of one of the hills of the northern sector of Playa Campos, a few kilometers from the city center.
5. Museo Arqueológico de Manzanillo
This new enclosure was created to spread and promote the culture and history of pre-Columbian peoples. In it, artistic and cultural expressions is exhibited through more than 200 pre-Hispanic pieces from the western region distributed in collection rooms from archeological research and rescue.
