travel42 Port Guide: Manzanillo

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On the Pacific coast, halfway between the U.S. and Guatemala, Manzanillo, Mexico, is a prime resort destination. It can be unbearably hot in the summer, however, and is popular with Mexicans and spring-breakers from the U.S. and Canada; it's packed on weekends and holidays.

The area encompasses two large bays: Manzanillo Bay to the south and Santiago Bay to the north, which are separated by the Santiago Peninsula, where many fine resort hotels are located. The town is on the south end of Manz...