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Manzanillo

The chilled-out village of Manzanillo has long been off the beaten track, even after the paved road arrived in 2003. This little town is still a vibrant outpost of Afro-Caribbean culture and has also remained pristine, thanks to the 1985 establishment of the Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo, which includes the village and imposes strict regulations on regional development.

Activities are of a simple nature, in nature: hiking, snorkeling and kayaking reign supreme. As elsewhere, ask about riptides before heading out.

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Manzanillo.

  • Eat

    Cool & Calm Cafe

    Directly across from Manzanillo's western beachfront, this front-porch eatery plies visitors with fine Caribbean cooking – from snapper to shrimp to…

  • Eat

    Maxi’s Restaurant

    Manzanillo's most famous restaurant draws a tourist crowd with large platters of grilled seafood, pargo rojo (whole red snapper), ceviche, pork-and-rice,…

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