This 18 hole course was designed by Peter and Roy Dye and it is surrounded by palm trees. There is a total of 11 water trap holes, including those naturally created by the Salagua river. Diverse tropical fauna is part of the landscape. It is classified among the best 100 golf courses by the Golf Digest magazine.

Services: Pro-Shop, restaurant, practice area, equipment and golf cart rental, caddies service and 10 excellent tennis courses.

Address: Vistahermosa av., Península de Santiago, postal code158, Manzanillo, Col. México, C.P. 28860.

Telephone: 314-331-0101 Ext. 3700 and 3701

Hours: 07:00 to 17:00 hrs.

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There are 18 holes in this golf course designed by Dale Fazendin. Every Green is carefully cut to make the putt as soft as possible. The greens are at 900 ft² average, which makes every hole a challenge.  Every hole has its own bunker so it is designed to be a different challenge and make the game interesting for every player. It is also filled with a special type of sand called silica sand, one of the softest.

Services: Restaurant, bar, club house, Pro-Shop. 

Address: El Naranjo Manzanillo, Colima.

Telephone: 314 133 79 40

Hours: 8:00 to 15:00 hrs.

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This is a 9 hole golf course designed by Larry Hughes with beautiful landscapes and views to the Pacific Ocean.

Services: Snack bar, driving range, putting green, Pro Shop, golf cart and equipment rental and caddies service.

Address: Av. Camarón 1-A Club Santiago, C.P.28860, Manzanillo, Col.

Telephone: 01 333 570 7937

Hours: 7:00 to 18:00 hrs.

Facebook: Santiago Country club

This golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge, combines tropical landscapes, lagoons, excellent panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and beautiful green areas grown amongst fine sand dunes and great mountains. This 27 holes’ golf course is one of the two golf courses that have been awarded with the “Golf Medal Award”, given by Golf Magazine and was also called “Mexico’s Leading Golf Resort 2012” by World Travel Awards.

This field offers very diverse experiences in its three golf courses with 9 holes each: ocean course, mountain course and lagoon course. The 500 hectares’ development includes a 27 holes’ golf course, two navy ports, a yacht club, a ranch, a luxurious resort, residencies, villas and condos. 

Services: A great practice area, tennis courts, spa, special events area, restaurants and a luxurious resort. 

Address: Paseo Country Club s/n Isla navidad, Colima, México C.P. 48987.

Telephone:  314 331 0500

Hours: 8:00 to 18:00hrs.

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This golf course was developed with the highest quality standards all in its 44,000 square meters. A Carter Morrish and Rafael Alarcón design with 18 holes in 6,682 yards, a perfect balance between nature, design and great golf. Its great Bermuda fairways, the 300 hundred yards’ practice tee, three lakes and the centennial trees, will make your golf round an unforgettable experience. 

This golf course has very characteristic white sand in its bunkers. The most challenging holes in the field are holes 13, 14 and 15, called the Bermuda Triangle by the players because from these three holes you can admire the beauty of two lakes. 

Services: Hole 19 Bar, enjoy the nicest moments in this exclusive bar after a great golf round.

Address: Av. Prolongación Ignacio Sandoval Km 5.6, Cuautémoc, Colima.

Telephone: 312 688 11 11 

Hours: 9:00 to 19hrs

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One of the most representative tourist attractions in Manzanillo is fishing. Some of the species that can be caught in colima shore are sailfish, marlin, snappers, mahi mahi and rooster fish. 

Manzanillo A.C. Fishing and Sports Club Asociation, is the second oldest fishing club in Mexico, it is more than 70 years old and has hosted 69 sports tournaments.

In order to do this activity, there are some ships that offer the services and the fishing equipment that is necessary. 

1. Luckiest Fishing Team

Tel: 3143571044

2. Teaser Fishing Team

Tel: 314 103 95 30

3. Kaylani Sport Fishing

Tel: 314 357 62 51

4. Sunrise Sport Fishing

Tel: 314 357 10 44

5. Double Trouble Charters

Tel: 314 198 98 19

6. Mako Sport Fishing

Tel: 312 112 91 51 

7. Ricardo Michel

Tel: 314 103 53 05

8. Jaime Ortiz

Tel:  314 157 82 13

9. Deep Blue Fishing Team

Tel: 314 174 25 17

KAYAK

Company dedicated to give kayak classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced, you can also take tours or rent kayaks. 

Aventura Libre

Telephone: 314 872 093 0, 314 120 85 89

SURF

Marley Surf School

A great surf school for all ages and expertise levels.

Address: Beaches of Manzanillo

Telephone: 314 123 0987

Hours: Monday - Sunday  8:00 to 12:00 hours.

STAND UP PADDLE

Live the experience of knowing the sea in a sustainable and responsible way with Paddle board with @Manzanillo Surf & SUP certified instructors, classes and equipment rental.

Manzanillo Surf & SUP

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Colima is a state full of rivers, creeks and springs. These are presented as unknown jewels for the average foreign tourist. Visitors can cool off in the crystalline waters of spas such as "La piedra acampanada" and "Los Amiales", where the freshness of the water contrasts with the warm climate of its summers. These oases offer a perfect refuge to escape the heat and camp surrounded by the beauty of the local vegetation.

Comala

Parque Laguna María

This lagoon used to be a volcanic cauldron and around it there are numerous paths which are ideal to go hiking, you can also admire coffee plantations and caves made by some of the ancestors of the area. The zone is ideal to practice ecotourism activities, bird watching, hiking and camping. There is a cabin and pool services. Within this area you can enjoy high altitude coffee with producers who have won the excellence cup in Mexico.

Level of difficulty:  easy

Parque Nacional Nevado de Colima

There are 7 Protected Natural Areas in Colima, and Parque Nacional Volcán Nevado de Colima is one of them. It is a volcanic zone formed by the Fire Volcano, one of the most active in the west and the Nevado de Colima Volcano, which is 4260 meters tall.  It has special zones for ecotourism, hiking, mountaineering, alpinism and mountain biking. The zone is covered with pine trees, oak trees and oyamel trees as well as a wide variety of forest animals. 

Level of difficulty:  hard

La Barranca de Suchitlán

This place offers to all its visitors a beautiful landscape filled with flora and fauna endemic to the area, a hanging bridge to help you cross the river, you can do birdwatching activities and appreciate a large number of species.  Near this natural attraction, you can find one of Comala’s typical restaurant and taste some of the local food. 

Level of difficulty:  easy

Manzanillo

Peña Blanca

Ideal to have ecotourism activities, cycling and quad bike rides, you can find the perfect paths for hiking and enjoying nature, this hiking zone has moderate difficult rate. The beach is a virgin zone called Peña Blanca because there is a boulder that can be seen in the middle of the ocean, besides it was a historical site for the arrival of pirate ships in the past.

Level of difficulty:  easy

Cerro del Toro

This natural site is really close to Manzanillo’s downtown. The perfect spot to stay in touch with nature and go hiking, mountain cycling, quad bike rides and birdwatching since this is the habitat of a great variety of birds, iguanas and some snakes. 

Level of difficulty:  moderate

Cerro de la Cruz

Located in the downtown of Manzanillo, this hike offers spectacular views of the surrounding areas like the Cuyutlán lagoon, the interior port of San Pedrito and downtown. You will also have the opportunity to watch endemic or migratory birds depending on the season.

Level of difficulty:  easy

Casa abandonada (Cerro de Juluapan)

Located in the Miramar Bay, this hike is near to La Boquita bridge. At 1.8 miles you will find the top of the hike; at this point there’s an old a house. The views in this place are breathless, the locals use the hike to exercise and take pictures. The place is currently in a state of total abandonment but it is still known by the regular hikers. 

Level of difficulty:  easy

Villa de Álvarez

Piedra de Juluapan

The Piedra de Juluapan path is a natural and historical road, hiking is available with moderate to high difficulty, the road takes you to a semi deciduous forest where you can appreciate flora and fauna. The path leads to a gigantic limestone rock that holds the fascinating story of a bandit during war times.  

Level of difficulty:  moderate

Colima

Cerro de la Cumbre

Interpretative hiking mainly about flora and fauna, with a 3k m walk of moderate difficulty and impressive panoramic views of the Valley in Colima. Paragliding is available with previous booking.

Level of difficulty:  moderate

Birdwatching

There are 450 bird species in Colima, both endemic and migratory, this is the reason why we have created the following birdwatching routes: 

1. Laguna la María
2. Parque Ecológico la Campana
3. Terrero-Lagunitas
4. Camino Playa de Oro
5. Cuyutlán, Tortugario-Estero Palo Verde

Turtles

Centro Ecológico de Cuyutlán

This sanctuary located in Cuyutlán, is in charge of preserving different sea turtle species that spawn in the Armería beaches. There are six species of turtles protected by the Endanger Species act of 1973. These are the green hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley, Leatherback, loggerhead, green and Olive Ridley. México also protects the black and gulf turtle.  The turtle sanctuary exists only through private donations from visitors, and is in need of additional benefactors to keep the program going.  

Telephone: 313 119 0434

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm. Closed on Wednesdays, except holidays.

Boat rides down the estuary: 10:00am to 4:00pm. 

Releasing baby sea turtles

Saturdays 3:00 pm from August 15 until December, call for previous appointment.

 Iguanario Archundia

This sanctuary is located a few minutes from Manzanillo’s downtown, for over 40 years, the Archundia Family has managed this place that is home for beautiful reptiles. You can also watch raccoons, parrots, wild boars and other species. The entrance is free but you can share a donation.

Telephone: 314 197 6587, 314 120 2279

Hours: Monday– Saturday 11:00 to 16:00

Address: C. 21 de marzo #521 Centro, Manzanillo

Orchid farm

Viveplants Orchids & exotics: A leader Company in producing and selling orchids of high quality and beauty, with guided tours around the plantation. Learn about the characteristics, variety and care of the orchids. 

Address: Prolongación Río Santiago, Ejido la Central, 28868 Manzanillo,Col.

Telephone: 314 103 0138

Hours: 8:00 to 16:00hrs.