What to do in El Centro

Activities, attractions and tours
Manzanillo which includes a garden, tropical scenes and a playground

El Centro Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Playa La Audiencia

Put on your mask and snorkel and see what you can find in the clear waters of Playa La Audiencia. Tropical fish, large octopuses and colorful sea plants lie beneath the surface of the water. Enjoy watersports including kayaking, swimming or windsurfing or rent a beach lounger and fall asleep for the afternoon beneath the shade of an umbrella. Eat in one of the small restaurants along the shore and stay to enjoy the sunset behind the headland to the west.
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Playa La Audiencia showing a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes

2. Playa Miramar

Rent a board from one of the vendors at Playa Miramar and surf the gentle waves that break along the length of the beach. End your surf session with fresh seafood at one of the thatched beachside restaurants and shop for souvenirs at the craft stalls lining the road behind the beach. Take a walk around Las Peñitas Lagoon where you can see a range of wildlife.
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Playa Miramar which includes a sandy beach

3. Playa San Pedrito

Step out of your Manzanillo hotel room and within minutes you can find yourself on the sands of Playa San Pedrito. Put on your swimsuit and take a dip in the tropical waters or find a spot on the beach to work on your tan for the day. Browse the souvenir stalls or stop by one of the beachside restaurants for a tasty fish dinner.
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Playa San Pedrito featuring a sunset, rocky coastline and general coastal views

4. Oro Beach

Leave the first footprints of the day in the golden sands of Oro Beach. Look for exotic shells as you stroll along the tidemark and be alert for a dazzling sparkle in the sun. Locals say that gold pieces still wash up here from a shipwreck that happened over 150 years ago. Find a quiet place to sunbathe and enjoy a peaceful afternoon with a book and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.
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Oro Beach showing a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

5. Zocalo

Sit by the fountain in Zócalo and enjoy the view of cruise ships in the bay as the locals go about their days around you. Stop for lunch in one of the restaurants skirting the square or take a walk around the winding backstreets to get a feel for this old-style port. Admire the Spanish colonial architecture in the plaza and take a walk down the nearby Avenida México to do some shopping.
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Zocalo featuring a square or plaza and outdoor art

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El Tamarindo

Though El Tamarindo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa San Pedrito and Zocalo.

El Tamarindo
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Bonanza

While Bonanza isn't home to many top sights, Zocalo and Playa San Pedrito are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bonanza

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