What to expect
Outdoor pursuits and Indian roots blend with warm sunshine and secluded beaches in this port city
When to go
November 1 and 2 for Dia de los Muertos processions, parties, and
pasteles (pies)
What to do
Kayak on La Centinella River, snorkel along Elephant Rock, hike in the rainforest
Local colour
Day-tripping to isolated beaches of pebble-shored Playa L'Recif or five-mile-long La Boquita
Don't miss
Bargaining for silver and local handicrafts at Playa Miramar, Playa Audiencia, or San Pedrito
Don't forget
PADI scuba certification programs are as abundant as Manzanillo's gorgeous coral reefs