El Centro Travel Guide
Manzanillo
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 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 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 Boquita
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa la Boquita during your trip to Manzanillo?
Oro Beach
Watch carefully for a shining piece of gold when you visit this beautiful secluded beach north of 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.
Top hotels in El Centro
Zar Manzanillo
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
Barceló Karmina All Inclusive
Rooms were clean, amenities were great but food was not so great.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Las Hadas By Brisas
Amazing hotel, the best hotel in all of Manzanillo. The beach is great, amazing food options and the views are breathtaking.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo
Horrible room to access, the entrance to the room it’s was a whole corn maze;not even warm water to take a shower., the food was very repetitive like chilaquiles,fried beans eggs.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Centro
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.
Centro Historico
If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Zocalo and Swordfish Monument are top sights worth seeing.
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 Swordfish Monument.
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.
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.
Fovissste
Fovissste might not have many top sights, but Playa Azul Salagua and Playa La Audiencia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
