Fine beaches, sailfishing, and water sports  abound in this Gold Coast destination, along with opportunities for tennis and  golf. An important seaport since before the Spanish Conquest, Manzanillo is now  a popular international tourist destination, as well as the home to the Mexican navy.

The real attraction to  Manzanillo lies not in the town, but in the nearby tourist attractions , numerous beaches and the splendor of the Las Hadas resort. Manzanillo is known as the  Sailfish Capital of the World, a reputation which draws annual international and national competition.