Panoramic Manzanillo

OVERVIEW

Get a remarkably complete overview of Manzanilla through landmarks and lookouts that present the best of the city. From the Libramiento de Tapeixtles viewpoint, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the inner harbor. There will be plenty to see as Manzanilla is Mexico’s largest cargo port by volume. The Solidaridad viewpoint will offer a different coastal perspective that takes in Manzanilla’s twin bays. For a glimpse into daily life, you will drive along the Boulevard Costero Miguel de la Madrid, which runs parallel to the sea, and stop to browse the bustling beachfront Miramar Market. More spectacular views await you on the Peninsula de Santiago. While passing the resort Las Hadas by Brisas, film buffs may recognize it as a primary setting for the movie “10,” starring Bo Derek. The focus will turn to wildlife once you arrive in Manzanilla’s lagoons, where birds such as kingfishers and chachalacas are commonly spotted.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gaze out over Manzanilla and its massive cargo port from atop several scenic lookouts.
• Drop by a bustling market along the beach for a look at daily life.
• Settle in for a scenic drive along the coast and onto a peninsula that juts into the sea.
• Admire the natural beauty in a nearby lagoon where seabirds congregate.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.