Day Trips

Isla Navidad Manzanillo

Isla Navidad is set in reefs, cliffs and gorgeous golden beaches.
It creates a stunning backdrop for the luxurious Hotel Gran Bay Manzanillo.
Other information:

• Hotel Gran Bay features an extraordinary 27-hole golf course - one of Mexico’s best
• Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza arrived here on Christmas (Navidad) Day in 1541, hence the island’s name

Colima Manzanillo

Colima is the capital of the State of Colima. It is a quaint colonial city of Mexico.
Other information:

• About an hour's drive from Manzanillo on a well-maintained highway
• Lies in a fertile valley with two imposing volcanoes (one still active) that tower above it
• Has been occupied since the 11th century
• Settled by the Spaniards in 1523
• Boasts several magnificently-preserved colonial buildings and three plazas.
• Home to several interesting museums

Comala Manzanillo

Comala has been designated by SECTUR (Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism) as one of about 18 Enchanting Towns in Mexico. It is about an hour from Manzanillo and a short distance from Colima.
Comala is famous for:

• Its traditional outdoor family restaurants
• Fabulous colonial architecture
• Cultural attractions
• Nearby archaeological sites
• Tenacatita

Tenacatita Manzanillo

Tenacatita is one of a string of isolated beaches along the unspoiled Costa Alegre. It is about an hour from Manzanillo.
Other information:

• Home to the Blue Bay Los Angeles Locos Resort
• This resort has some of the most private and beautiful beaches
• The tranquil ambiance of these beaches makes them perfect for couples