Why go
- City in Colima, Mexico.
- Served by Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO).
History
Manzanillo is the most populous city in the Mexican state of Colima and seat of Manzanillo Municipality. The city, located on the Pacific Ocean, contains Mexico's busiest port, responsible for handling Pacific cargo for the Mexico City area. It is the largest-producing municipality for the business sector and tourism in the small state of Colima. Recent data from DataMexico indicates that Manzanillo has relatively young workforce, with high economic participation in service, retail, and logistics industries connected to the city's port activity.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800, Embraer 175, ERJ) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Mexico City*
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 1 route: Los Angeles
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (SU9) · 1 route: Mexico City
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- Volaris Y4 (A319) · 1 route: Tijuana
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ZLO has direct flights to 4 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Los Angeles, Houston, Tijuana). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Terminal de Cruceros, 2.4 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Manzanillo, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.