Gaviotas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 Miramar
Surf the waves, eat in the restaurants and enjoy a day in the sun at one of Manzanillo’s most popular beaches.
Playa la Boquita
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa la Boquita during your trip to Manzanillo?
Oro Beach
Watch carefully for a shining piece of gold when you visit this beautiful secluded beach north of Manzanillo.
Playa San Pedrito
Relax under the shade of a palm tree, swim in the calm, warm waters or enjoy a seafood meal at the closest beach to Manzanillo town center.
Zocalo
Take a walk around Manzanillo’s historic square to enjoy pleasant views of the bay and some of the town’s best restaurants.
Activities
Horse Back Riding With Danitours Montain Rural Areas And Sand Beach
Our pick of the best Gaviotas Hotel Deals
Barceló Karmina All Inclusive
The room was clean, the staff were courteous and attentive. The Japanese and Italian restaurants were good. The Mexican restaurant was incredible. Would 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Las Hadas By Brisas
Well kept grounds,friendly and helpful staff,good meals
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Tesoro Manzanillo All Inclusive
Perfecto
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo
Room clean, bed comfortable, staff very friendly, ratio of kids to adults almost 50%, focus seems to be on children.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Marbella
Spotless...the only thing that would be nice is a coffee maker and a small fridge. The staff was verrrry friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Zar Manzanillo
I did not use the pool. He was often too full. There's a lot of families who go there, especially at Christmas. So the pool was 20-30 people at a time. It was too full and it's a small pool as well. There was a day when there were three dogs in the pool. So I didn't want to go in after I saw that ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gaviotas
Fovissste
Fovissste might not have many top sights, but Playa Azul Salagua and Playa La Audiencia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Residencial Salagua
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Residencial Salagua and surrounding area, you can visit Las Hadas Golf Course and Playa La Audiencia.
Peninsulas de Santiago
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Peninsulas de Santiago. A stop by Playa La Audiencia or Playa la Boquita might round out your trip.
La Audiencia
La Audiencia might not have many top sights, but Playa La Audiencia and Las Hadas Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lomas del Mar
Though Lomas del Mar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa La Audiencia and Las Hadas Golf Course.
Las Hadas
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Las Hadas. You might consider stopping by Playa La Audiencia while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
