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| The beaches of Manzanillo
are an essential part of life for the local population
as well as for visitors. Even restaurants and most
shops close on Sundays, and all involved head for
the beaches. Playa Azul stretches along Manzanillo
Bay, and, except where hotels have staked their
claim, are considered to have quite an undertow
for most swimmers. Playa Audencia is a lovely cove
beach on the Santiago Peninsula, favored for snorkeling.
Playa Miramar along Santiago Bay has something for
everyone, windsurfers and sun-worshippers alike.
A popular and safe spot is across from Club Maeva.
For an unusual black sand beach, Playa Cuyutlan
is just south of town. |
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Bahia
de Santiago and Bahia de Manzanillo
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| Manzanillo has the
unique configuration of double bays, separated by
the Peninsula de Santiago, location of the
first resorts in the area. |
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| Just north of downtown
lies Laguna de San Pedrito and just south is Laguna
de Cuyutlan. Wonderful sightings of white herons,
pink flamingos and the tropical sunset at San Pedrito.
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| South of all the tourist
areas, the city of Manzanillo is known for its large
port, shipyards, fishing industry and railroad connections.
The main square, Jardin de Obregon is best experienced
in early evenings when the pace is more leisurely.
A less hectic sample of everyday life in resort
Mexico can be experienced in Salahua: Just east
of Santiago Peninsula, a small community of homes,
some shops and restaurants. |
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