Caribbean, Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal

Manzanillo, Mexico

     

This natural harbour was named after the Manzanillo tree, whose tough waterproof wood was once every shipbuilder's best friend. For decades, Manzanillo has been a secret destination for fishermen. The offshore waters teem with 70 species of game fish. One can fish for sailfish and dorado year-round.


Highlights

LAS HADAS
This 4-Diamond resort is frequently ranked as one of the top 100 golf resorts in the world.

BARRA DE NAVIDAD
This small village on the Costa Alegre boasts a tranquil lagoon, a large sandbank, and miles of spectacular beach.

COLIMA
This 450-year-old colonial town is the capital of Colima State. Its plaza is decorated with tropical shrubs, trees, and ornamental iron swans.

COMALA
Immortalised in Juan Rulfo’s acclaimed novel Pedro Páramo, Comala is a colonial village of whitewashed houses with red tile roofs. The church dates from the mid-18th century.

COLIMA VOLCANOES
Two active Volcánoes stand side-by-side just 7 1/2 miles (12km) from Colima. El Volcán de Fuego is 13,123 feet (4000m) high; El Nevado de Colima stands 14,763 feet (4500m) high.

PYRAMIDS AT LA CAMPANA
The two pyramid-like platforms, 50 buildings, and 15 plazas dating primarily from the mid-10th century form the most important archaeological site in Western Mexico.

Shore Excursions