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?
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
Horse back riding with Danitours by Montainand real nice view
Top hotels in El Centro
Zar Manzanillo
"I love the fact that it is close to the beach rooms need to be a cleaner"
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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
"The pictures made this place look like a paradise. When we arrived a decided to upgrade the stay to include all inclusive. Big mistake the drinks were weak and the food lacked flavor and was over cooked, dry , hard and so on. The room smelled of mildew Iit was coming from the air conditioner and ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Barceló Karmina All Inclusive
"Everything would be perfect if the food wasn’t absolutely terrible its bad enough to ruin the stay"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Vista Playa de Oro Manzanillo
"Rooms were older and ok. The buffets where nothing to brag about, the staff were amazing and the pool and amenities were great"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 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.
Bonanza
While Bonanza isn't home to many top sights, Zocalo and Playa San Pedrito are some notable places to visit nearby.
Centro Historico
If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Zocalo and Manzanillo Cruise Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
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.