El Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Zocalo
Manzanillo which includes a garden, tropical scenes and a playground
Manzanillo showing a luxury hotel or resort, landscape views and a beach
Manzanillo which includes a sandy beach
Manzanillo showing general coastal views and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Zocalo featuring a square or plaza and outdoor art

Zocalo

Take a walk around Manzanillo’s historic square to enjoy pleasant views of the bay and some of the town’s best restaurants.

Zocalo
Playa Miramar which includes a sandy beach

Playa Miramar

Surf the waves, eat in the restaurants and enjoy a day in the sun at one of Manzanillo’s most popular beaches.

Playa Miramar
Playa La Audiencia showing a sandy beach, landscape views and tropical scenes

Playa La Audiencia

Swim or kayak in the calm, azure waters or join a dive trip to feed the octopuses and eels at this stunning Manzanillo beach.

Playa La Audiencia
Playa Miramar showing general coastal views and a beach

Playa la Boquita

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa la Boquita during your trip to Manzanillo?

Playa la Boquita
Oro Beach showing a beach and a luxury hotel or resort

Oro Beach

Watch carefully for a shining piece of gold when you visit this beautiful secluded beach north of Manzanillo.

Oro Beach
Las Hadas Golf Course

Las Hadas Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Manzanillo at Las Hadas Golf Course. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Las Hadas Golf Course

Our pick of the best El Centro Hotel Deals

Zar Manzanillo

Zar Manzanillo

2.5 out of 5
AV. Teniente Azueta 3 Col. Burocratas, Manzanillo, COL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa San Pedrito and Malecón de Manzanillo ...
6.8/10 (472 reviews)
"The hotel was fine for a two day stopover in Manzanillo. The property opens onto a nice beach where we watched a large container ship come into port."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

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Zar Manzanillo
Hotel Colonial

Hotel Colonial

3 out of 5
Calle. Fco. Bocanegra N.28, Esq. con Avenida México, Manzanillo, COL
The price is AU$103 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$103
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (103 reviews)
"Falta un buen desayuno incluido en la noche"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Hotel Colonial
Real Naviero Hotel Ejecutivo

Real Naviero Hotel Ejecutivo

3.5 out of 5
242 Av. México Centro Histórico, Manzanillo, COL
The price is AU$119 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$119
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
Nice little hotel
"It was a ok stay comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 23 Dec. 2023

Real Naviero Hotel Ejecutivo
Casa Roxann

Casa Roxann

2.5 out of 5
Carrillo Puerto 224, Colonia Centro Histórico, Manzanillo, COL
Stay at this vacation home in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are located ...
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Casa Roxann
Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo

Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo

3 out of 5
Blvd. Miguel de la Madrid s/n, Manzanillo, COL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$229 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$229
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star all-inclusive resort in Manzanillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Miramar and Playa Olas ...
6.6/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Good so good"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo
Barceló Karmina All Inclusive

Barceló Karmina All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Avenida Vista Hermosa, 13, Manzanillo, COL
The price is AU$272 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$272
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Manzanillo. Enjoy free parking, 6 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,140 reviews)
"El regalo nunca lo no me lodieron"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Barceló Karmina All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around El Centro

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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 Zocalo and Playa San Pedrito.

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
Manzanillo which includes a garden, tropical scenes and a playground

Centro Historico

If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Historico
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XIV Zona Naval

While XIV Zona Naval may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Playa San Pedrito and Zocalo.

XIV Zona Naval
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Las Brisas

When in Las Brisas, you can plan a visit to Playa San Pedrito and Playa Azul Salagua, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Las Brisas
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Morelos

While Morelos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Playa Azul Salagua and Playa San Pedrito.

Morelos

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