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It's playtime in palm-tree-shaded Manzanillo and Costa Alegre, where the weather's perfect nearly every day and outdoor activities abound.
On land there's golf, horseback riding and hiking, biking and bird watching. By the sea, sunbathe and picnic in privacy on unspoiled beaches. Go deep-sea fishing. Or take a guided kayak or snorkeling tour in a tranquil bay that centuries ago sheltered Hernán Cortés from braz. |
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Melaque and Barra de Navidad are twin towns on either side of a gorgeous arching bay, are havens for sun-seekers, Bohemian artists, and people looking to do a lot of one thing: nothing. Every winter in Melaque, the tiny town that sits to the north of the wide bay, it becomes quietly full of low-key, beachcombing vacationers. Time stands still, and even turns several years back. There isn't much to do other than wander leisurely along the edge of the pounding surf, eat lots of seafood, and watch as generations of fishermen ply their trade in the frothing waves.
Main port of the State, known as "The World Capital of Sail fishing", it is world-famous due to the abundance of fish and the valuable prizes attainable during the Sail Fish Contest, held every year in February. It is located at the southeast end of Manzanillo Bay, on a stretch of land that separates the bay from Cuyutlan. Its name, according to some historians, was given to it by Hernan Cortes, due to the "abundance of "manzanilla" (chamomile) plants in the area".
The most popular beaches are: Rompeolas, San Pedrito, Playa Azul, Salagua, El Tesoro, La Audiencia, Santiago, Olas Altas and Miramar. South of El Rompeolas is Playa de Ventanas, a great place to watch the sunset. Close to Manzanillo are several lagoons: Potrero Grande, Miramar, San Pedrito and Cuyutan. |
