BEACHES AND NATURE
SANTIAGO PIER
Address and location In order to get to the Playa de Santiago, you will have to head towards the town of Santiago, go past a gas station, and take the first turn when you come to the first light. You will see the landmark; turn left and head all the way down the road; wait for the green arrow to turn and then follow the arrow to the hotel Santiago. Before you arrive, you will find several typical Cuban hotels with architecture from the 1940’s. Among these hotels, you will find roads that will take you to the beach in Santiago. There may be 2 or 3 access roads.
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Description It is one of the best beaches in the area. Its waves crash into sea, but are calm in the area surrounding the hotels and recreation areas for tourists. It is located on the far eastern end of the bay, 18 kilometers from Manzanillo. There is also a nice, open viewpoint for watching some amazing sunset
CAREYITOS
Address and location Federal Highway 200 heading towards Manzanillo, Municipality of La Huerta.
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Description The purity implied by the white color and fine texture of its sand turn Costa Careyes into the Jewel of the Pacific.
THE BELL TOWER OF COLIMA
Address and location The archaeological site of La Campana is located north of the city of Colima, in the municipality of Villa de Alvarez; on a side street of the Avenida Tecnológico of the town of Colima.
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Description "The characteristics that stand out in this archaeological area are the avenues and the administrative religious center, and also the rooms that were built on circular and rectangular platforms with walls made of sugarcane and mud.
PLAYA TENACATITA
Address and location Tenacatita is located in the southwest region of Jalisco, a state that is located in the western part of the country.
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Description Tenacatita is truly a paradise, synonymous with exclusivity. This is a bay whose beach, which is two kilometers long, still remains unspoiled by large tourism developments. For this reason, its clear and gentle waves contain a large variety of marine species.
NEVADO DE COLIMA NATIONAL PARK
Address and location Located to the north of Colima, but it is accessed via Ciudad Guzmán (Jalisco).
Contact 01 341 412 2025
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Website www.patronatonevadodecolima.org
Services // prices $20 per person (free admission for children under the age of six and for disabled persons)
Description The top of the Sierra de Manantlán mountain range offers breathtaking views overlooking the Valley of Colima and its majestic volcanoes. Hiking and mountain climbing trips are offered at both sites.
FAMILY & KIDS
CARRIZALILLO LAGOON
Address and location Located 25 minutes from Comala Col.
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Services // prices There is playground equipment available, as well as horse rental, restaurant, parking, security services and cleaning. Opening hours: Wednesday through Monday, from 9:00am to 9:00pm.
Description In the area surrounding the lagoon, which is in the middle of the hills, there is a panoramic cobblestone road. You can go on boat rides or kayak, go fishing for black bass or go camping and have field days.
BOAT RIDE THROUGH THE MANGROVES
Address and location Federal Highway 200, km. 20 Tenacatita (Jalisco)
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Description This tour is designed so that both parents and children can spend some nice time together as they go on a walk around the mangroves that are near the hotel.
BOAT RIDE WITH VISOR
Address and location "TLALOC TOURS MANZANILLO DMC, KM. 14, COASTAL BLVD. MIGUEL DE LA MADRID, COL. SANTIAGO
MANZANILLO, COLIMA, MEXICO, 28860"
Contact TEL: (314) 3341180 (WITH 10 LINES) CELL: (314)353-10-06
Email direccion@tlaloctours.com;tlaloczlo@hotmail.com
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Description "Take a stroll along the bay of Santiago in Manzanillo, and admire the blue sea in the town of Santiago. Visit Hotel Maeva on Miramar beach, Club Santiago, playa La Boquita, and the Juluapan peninsula, where you will discover the elephant rock and “La Bufadora” (a marine geyser). From there, stop and go down to the barrier reefs, using a visor and a life jacket. Once you make it back to the marina, relax and enjoy the breeze with a drink.
TOUR BARRA DE NAVIDAD
Address and location "TLALOC TOURS MANZANILLO DMC, KM. 14, COASTAL BLVD. MIGUEL DE LA MADRID, COL. SANTIAGO
MANZANILLO, COLIMA, MEXICO, 28860"
Contact TEL: (314) 3341180 (WITH 10 LINES) CELL: (314)353-10-06
Email direccion@tlaloctours.com;tlaloczlo@hotmail.com
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Description First, you will travel through exotic plantations of tropical fruits such as papayas, bananas, coconuts and mangos, until you reach the romantic Barra de Navidad. Once you arrive, bring the whole family with you on a walk through the cobblestone streets, and be sure to visit its unique church. Afterwards, enjoy an exquisite candlelight dinner in a restaurant overlooking the sea.
VISIT THE CROCODILE HABITAT IN MANZANILLA
Address and location Federal Highway 200 heading towards Manzanillo.
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Description In this small town, you will find a crocodile habitat that you can visit with your children, having a good time with the family as you watch what these animals do.
GASTRONOMY & NIGHTLIFE
SEA MASTER
Address and location Av. López de Lagazpi, Barra de Navidad
Contact Hugo Moret Tel: 315 355 82-16
Email contacto@seamasterbarra.com ;eventos@seamasterbarra.com
Website www.seamasterbarra.com
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Description Experience excellent music, food and fun in a magical atmosphere. Our specialties are: BBQ ribs accompanied with potatoes and salad, a delicious Sea Master Roll combination of fish, shrimp, bacon and garlic cream, chipotle chicken breast, filet mignon in mushrooms and much more.
EL FAJÓN
Address and location Blvd. M. de la Madrid, km 9.5, Manzanillo
Contact (314) 333-30-94
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Description "El Fogón" (Campfire) offers a pleasant ambience, serving exquisite Mexican dishes and other dishes native to the region. It provides excellent service. Come and enjoy the food at El Fogón, accompanied by a delicious drink.
MARTIN RESTAURANT
Address and location 15 kilometers from Barra de Navidad, located in La Manzanilla
Contact (315) 351-51-06
Email lamanzanillainfo@yahoo.com
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Services // prices This restaurant serves salads, main dishes, desserts and drinks. Prices vary according to the dish required. Prices are as follows: salads $35.00 to $80.00, main dishes $60.00 to $250.00, etc.
Description This is a rustic restaurant where you can find a variety of seafood and meats. Its specialty is beef with shrimp.
NAUTILUS DISCOTHEQUE
Address and location BLVD. MIGUEL DE LA MADRID No. 1161, COL: PLAYA AZUL, 26218 MANZANILLO COLIMA
Contact 01-314-335-35-80
Email gerencia@nautilusdisco.com
Website http://nautilusdisco.com/nautilus/Inicio.html
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Description Nautilus is a discotheque located at the Port of Manzanillo; there you will find the best entertainment for spending a special night out with your friends.
JARRO
Address and location Avenida Veracruz, Barra de Navidad
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Description "Come have a great time in this upbeat discotheque, where you can dance to the rhythm of the latest musical hits. This is unquestionably one of the best places for nightlife in Costa Alegre and Barra de Navidad.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
HORSEBACK RIDING ALONG COSTA ALEGRE
Address and location Avenida Veracruz #204 across from the Barra de Navidad garden
Contact (315)355-5790
Email info@seatosierra.com
Website www.seatosierra.com
Services // prices $600.00 pesos per person (Approx. 2 hours)
Description Also known as Costa Carey, this 246 km long panoramic road that stretches from Manzanillo to Puerto Vallarta, passes through fruit plantations, deserted beaches, quiet fishing villages, lagoons filled with wildlife, and in some parts it runs along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Most of the villages, hotels and resorts are accessed by paths or roads that intersect with Highway 200.
GOLF
Address and location Km. 7.5, Melaque Highway, Puerto Vallarta, Zihuatlan, Jalisco, 48980
Contact 01(315) 351-50-31 / 351-50-32 / 351-50-34
Email golf@grupoplan.com; alberto.bertran@grupoplan.com
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Services // prices $210.00 USD per person
Description "The biggest challenge of the design was in not over-developing the land, but in helping and making the best of what Mother Nature gave. There is a nine-hole golf course overlooking the sea, with spectacular beaches and waves that crash onto the shore.
DIVING AND SNORKELING
Address and location Manzanillo
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Description When going underwater in Manzanillo, divers will feel the closeness of giant manta rays, sea urchins and a vast array of multicolored fish, among other spectacular marine creatures and coral formations.
FISHING, DIVING, ETC.
Address and location Playa de Melaque (Melaque Beach)
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Description Melaque beach is ideal for swimming and for practicing water sports such as fishing, diving and sailing. With a quiet and familiar atmosphere, its shores offer an ideal setting for rest and relaxation.
KAYAK
Address and location "TLALOC TOURS MANZANILLO DMC, KM. 14, COASTAL BLVD. MIGUEL DE LA MADRID , COL. SANTIAGO
MANZANILLO, COLIMA, MEXICO, 28860"
Contact TEL: (314) 3341180 (WITH 10 PHONE LINES) CELL: (314)353-10-06
Email direccion@tlaloctours.com;tlaloczlo@hotmail.com
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Description We take you on a visit to the Centinela jungle through the plantations of coconut, bananas and the rural areas. You will come to the river of calm waters that runs parallel up to the beach, which opens up to the sea. It is the perfect place to enjoy kayaking on this river under the gaze of the pelicans that are perched as guards in the treetops. Admire the aquatic plants with their white flowers, which you will have to move in order to pass through in the kayak. Enjoy snacks and refreshments, and do not miss the opportunity to have a great time!
CITY & SHOPPING
PUERTO DE MANZANILLO (MANZANILLO PORT)
Address and location "The port is located in the Bay of Manzanillo, to the west of the State of Colima, and its boundaries are: to the north, the town of Minatitlán; to the east, Coquimatlán and Armería; to the south, the Pacific Ocean; and to the west and northwest, the State of Jalisco.
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Description In Manzanillo, you will have the opportunity to find beautiful handicrafts at excellent prices. Explore the shops of Manzanillo and purchase a nice souvenir of your vacation. Las Primaveras craft center offers a wide selection of fine crafts and jewelry, “talavera” (pottery), blown glass, flowers and embroidered clothing. The Palace of Shells and Sea Snails has exhibits and sells beautiful marine pieces of the region and from other countries. It is here that you will find both typical handicrafts, as well as fine pieces that have been specially designed.
BARRA DE NAVIDAD
Address and location Located along Costa Alegre, approximately 200 km south of Puerto Vallarta.
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Description While walking through the main streets of this town, you will find various shops that offer visitors a range of handicrafts, included clothes and souvenirs that can be purchased.
MELAQUE
Address and location Melaque is located only 2 miles northwest of Barra de Navidad and shares the same long and winding coast. Melaque does have numerous accommodations along the beachfront road which goes by Avenida Las Palmas to the west, Gómez Farías downtown, and Abel Salgado Velasco in the more residential area on the eastern end.
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Description In the center of the small village of Melaque and in the area surrounding the bus station, you will find several stores that offer visitors small handmade souvenirs, key chains, decorative art and clothing, as well as crafts and regional sweets.
ALVARO OBREGON MARKET IN COLIMA
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Description In this market you will find different stands that sell tropical fruit, handicrafts made of clay, china and iron, and also appetizers that are typical of the State of Colima.
BlueBay Los Angeles Locos
Address and location Federal Highway 200 km, 20 Tenacatita (Jalisco)
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Description Inside of the hotel, you can visit the logo shop, which offers a variety of products you can purchase in order to offer a souvenir to your loved ones, from a simple pen to a pair of pants or whatever you prefer. In addition, we also have a few small stands that offer silver, bracelets, handicrafts, etc.