El Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Zocalo
Manzanillo which includes a garden, tropical scenes and a playground
Manzanillo showing a luxury hotel or resort, landscape views and a beach
Manzanillo which includes a sandy beach
Manzanillo showing general coastal views and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Zocalo featuring a square or plaza and outdoor art

Zocalo

Take a walk around Manzanillo’s historic square to enjoy pleasant views of the bay and some of the town’s best restaurants.

Zocalo
Playa Miramar which includes a sandy beach

Playa Miramar

Surf the waves, eat in the restaurants and enjoy a day in the sun at one of Manzanillo’s most popular beaches.

Playa Miramar
Playa La Audiencia showing a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes

Playa La Audiencia

Swim or kayak in the calm, azure waters or join a dive trip to feed the octopuses and eels at this stunning Manzanillo beach.

Playa La Audiencia
Playa Miramar showing general coastal views and a beach

Playa la Boquita

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa la Boquita during your trip to Manzanillo?

Playa la Boquita
Oro Beach showing a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Oro Beach

Watch carefully for a shining piece of gold when you visit this beautiful secluded beach north of Manzanillo.

Oro Beach
Las Hadas Golf Course

Las Hadas Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Manzanillo at Las Hadas Golf Course. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Las Hadas Golf Course

Activities

barra de navidad and plantations

barra de navidad and plantations

NZ$88
per adult
barra de navidad and plantations
colima cultural and volcano

colima cultural and volcano

NZ$123
per adult
colima cultural and volcano
Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach

Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach

NZ$162
per adult
Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach
barra de navidad and plantations

barra de navidad and plantations

NZ$87
per adult
barra de navidad and plantations
colima cultural and volcano

colima cultural and volcano

NZ$122
per adult
colima cultural and volcano
Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach

Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach

NZ$161
per adult
Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach
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Our pick of the best El Centro Hotel Deals

Zar Manzanillo

Zar Manzanillo

2.5 out of 5
AV. Teniente Azueta 3 Col. Burocratas, Manzanillo, COL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa San Pedrito and Malecón de Manzanillo ...
6.8/10 (477 reviews)
"The hotel was fine for a two day stopover in Manzanillo. The property opens onto a nice beach where we watched a large container ship come into port."

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

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Zar Manzanillo
Real Naviero Hotel Ejecutivo

Real Naviero Hotel Ejecutivo

3.5 out of 5
242 Av. México Centro Histórico, Manzanillo, COL
The price is NZ$120 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
NZ$120
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Nice little hotel
"It was a ok stay comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2023

Real Naviero Hotel Ejecutivo
Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

3 out of 5
Calle. Fco. Bocanegra N.28, Esq. con Avenida México, Manzanillo, COL
The price is NZ$117 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$117
per night
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (104 reviews)
"Falta un buen desayuno incluido en la noche"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

Hotel Colonial
Casa Roxann

Casa Roxann

2.5 out of 5
Carrillo Puerto 224, Colonia Centro Histórico, Manzanillo, COL
Stay at this vacation home in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are located ...
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Casa Roxann
Las Hadas By Brisas

Las Hadas By Brisas

4 out of 5
Ave Vista Hermosa S N, Manzanillo, COL
The price is NZ$310 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$310
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Our receptionist was awesome made our check in super fast and made us feel right at home. Also answered all of our questions super friendly and professional. This is my 3rd time coming back to las hadas. All of the employees are super nice and willing to help. Food was amazing tacos bar, los delfines ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Las Hadas By Brisas
Barceló Karmina All Inclusive

Barceló Karmina All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Avenida Vista Hermosa, 13, Manzanillo, COL
The price is NZ$366 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$366
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Manzanillo. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,163 reviews)
"Todo el personal fue muy atento y amable, ☺️. Todas las instalaciones estaban muy limpias. Recomiendo que revisen el código d vestimenta. Excelente servicio."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Barceló Karmina All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around El Centro

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El Tamarindo

Though El Tamarindo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zocalo and Playa San Pedrito.

El Tamarindo
Manzanillo which includes a garden, tropical scenes and a playground

Centro Historico

If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Historico
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Las Brisas

When in Las Brisas, you can plan a visit to Playa San Pedrito and Playa Azul Salagua, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Las Brisas
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Morelos

While Morelos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Playa Azul Salagua and Playa San Pedrito.

Morelos
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Fovissste

Fovissste might not have many top sights, but Playa Azul Salagua and Riviera Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fovissste
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La Punta

When in La Punta, you can plan a visit to Playa La Audiencia and Las Hadas Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Punta

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