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Manzanillo

Manzanillo is in Colima state in Mexico.

Manzanillo is a city as well as its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Colima. The city, located on the Pacific Ocean, contains Mexico's busiest port. In the 2005 census the city of Manzanillo had a population of 110,728 and its municipality had 137,842. It is the second-largest community in the state, after Colima, the capital. The municipality has an areal extent of 1,578.4 km² (609.42 sq mi), and includes such outlying communities as El Colomo, in addition to many smaller communities. Manzanillo is also a beach resort and, as the self-proclaimed "sailfish capital" of the world, hosts a yearly sailfish fishing tournament. The Revillagigedo Islands, far out west in the Pacific Ocean, are part of the municipality.

In 2004 the port of Manzanillo surpassed Veracruz as Mexico's largest port per volume of cargo. Port business experienced a significant surge during the West Coast Lockout in Long Beach, California in 2002. Manzanillo also hosts the most efficient port for tuna landings in Mexico. Manzanillo has a small airport that gets people from other parts of the continent. It also has daily flights from the US and has just been remodeled. The city is also well known internationally for deep sea fishing and a particular tonality during sunsets that gives the impression of a green ray (yet a lot of people certify they really saw it, mentioning "the green flash").

Airport

The Playa del Oro International Airport (ZLO) is located about 35 minutes north of Manzanillo along Highway 200. Ground transportation is limited to taxis and car rentals.

References
  • Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática

  • Colima Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México


  • External links
  • Ayuntamiento de Manzanillo Official website
  • Manzanillo.tv - Manzanillo Colima, Noticias desde el Puerto de Manzanillo
  • Mexperience Travel Guide - Mexperience Travel Guide
  • Go Manzanillo Travel Guide - Go Manzanillo Travel Guide
  • Manzanillo Blog - Manzanillo Blog


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    Hotels in Manzanillo
    Harlingen Hotel & Event Center Score 5.5 from 7 reviews
    6779 West Expressway 83 5.5/10
    Many restaurants and bars are a short walk or drive from the hotel. ... more
     
    Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Boulevard Miguel de la Madrid 15.5 0/10
    Rooms feature Mexican decor typical of the Manzanillo area. Enjoy beautiful views of the gardens offering vegetation typical of Mexican Pacific Coast. ... more
     
    Super 8 Alamo Score 7.575 from 18 reviews
    714 N. Alamo Road 7.58/10
    Only a short distance from the hotel, guests will find numerous area attractions. The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle and a variety of shops and restaurants are located nearby. ... more
     
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