El Centro Travel Guide
Manzanillo
Visit El Centro
Popular places to visit
Zocalo
Take a walk around Manzanillo’s historic square to enjoy pleasant views of the bay and some of the town’s best restaurants.
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 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 Boquita
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa la Boquita during your trip to Manzanillo?
Playa San Pedrito
Relax under the shade of a palm tree, swim in the calm, warm waters or enjoy a seafood meal at the closest beach to Manzanillo town center.
Oro Beach
Watch carefully for a shining piece of gold when you visit this beautiful secluded beach north of Manzanillo.
Things to do
Horse back riding with Danitours by Montainand real nice view
Manzanillo Tour with Transportation and Face-to-face Guide
Top hotels in El Centro
Zar Manzanillo
"Exhausted so was hard to think and be rational. Hotel room overly humid, air condition made it cool and wet. Furniture, linens excellent, bed e tra thick foam,"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Real Naviero Hotel Ejecutivo
Hotel Colonial
"Hotel building is very old and it shows everywhere. Bathroom was filthy! Extremely gross with mildew and fungus on shower floor and doors and wall, and sink, and mirror! Clogged/ slow drain. Bedding dirty. But room is very big. Our 2 full size beds were sort of comfortable it you could fit another ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Las Hadas By Brisas
"Very nice place to stay and enjoy the beach and pools."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Barceló Karmina All Inclusive
"The hotel's restaurant was convenient, but the food was somewhat underwhelming. The menu had a reasonable selection, but several dishes lacked flavor and did not match the quality I expected. While the meals were adequate, dining elsewhere might be a better option for guests looking for a more memorable ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Tesoro Manzanillo All Inclusive
"The place is great for a few days. The buffet food was surprisingly good, the process to book the specialty restaurants is not great and they only open one or none everyday. The beds aren’t the worst but could use an upgrade, the same with the pillows. The bartenders were nice and made great drinks, ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in El Centro
Las Hadas
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Las Hadas. You might consider stopping by Playa La Audiencia while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Manzanillo Cruise Terminal.
Club Santiago
While visiting Club Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Miramar and Playa la Boquita.
Peninsulas de Santiago
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Peninsulas de Santiago. A stop by Playa La Audiencia or Playa la Boquita might round out your trip.
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.
