Sea to Sierra Outdoor Adventures: Places & Accommodations - Manzanillo and Santiago
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Santiago from the Mirador above Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
Beach umbrellas on Santiago bay, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
The road that run along the beach walkway in Santiago on Santiago bay a neighbourhood in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.
Beach umbrellas again on Santiago Bay looking towards Las Boquitas, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.
Canadian and Americans on the steps of the Hotel Colonial in Manzanillo Centro, by the inner harbour, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
Looking up the hill at the houses in down town Manzanillo Centro, Colima, Mexico.
Another view of the beach umbrellas on Playa Miramar, Santiago Bay, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico.
Manzanillo and Santiago
Manzanillo is a port city of approximately 110,000 located on two cresent shaped bays, Bahías Manzanillo and Santiago, the shoreline of each is about 4-miles long. Manzanillo offers everything that a major city offers as well as beautiful golden sand beaches with gentle waves. Downtown Manzanillo is located on Bahía de Manzanillo along with the Port of Manzanillo and beach areas San Pedrito and Las Brisas. Las Brisas is located across a channel, away from the port, towards Bahía Santiago, San Pedrito is next to the port.
The Santiago Peninsula, where luxurious private homes as well as large hotels Las Hadis and El Tesero are located, separates the two Bays. On Bahía de Santiago to the west of the Santiago Penninsula one will find more lovely sandy beaches including Miramar and the very calm La Boquita where normally the waves are barely a ripple on the surface and fresh seafood restaurants abound. Bahía de Santiago also has a small rocky point where waves are good for boogie boarding and sometimes for surfing.
"Madrid" the main arterial traffic route runs from Santiago and all the way through Manzanillo. Along this main road one will find access to among other things; beaches, restaurants, shopping centres and hospitals. Main shopping districts are; Santiago where you'll find the Mercado and the Artisanas across the street; Salagua where you will find large grocery stores Commercial Mexicana, Soriana and WalMart as well as chains like Burger King, Dairy Queen, KFC, Starbucks, Office Depot and Office Max; and Manzanillo Centro where one can enjoy a walk along the Malecon and a hike up to a view point, a visit to the Mercado and lunch in the courtyard restaurant of the Hotel Colonial.
Links
tripadvisor.com Manzanillo
Tomzap Manzanillo
Mexican Pacific Manzanillo
Karmina Palace
Rancho Perla Negra
Dolphin Cove Inn
Pepe's Hideaway
Hotel Playa Santiago
Club Maeva
Map
Map of Manzanillo Bay
Map of Santiago Bay
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