Manzanilla --- What To Do?

[ajtraveler66]

Any suggestions on what to do while in Manzanilla?  I see there is a ship excursion to Karmina Palace Resort that doesn't look too bad.  But we are open to some other ideas.  It would be great if there were some beach-side (or near beach-side) restaurants relatively near the cruise port. Sometimes that's all the entertainment we need while at port. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions.

[Incognito1]

When you get off the ship, if you go left about 3/4 mile, there is a public park - Playa San Pedrito.  We were lucky enough to hit it during a festival.  It's all locals; decent beach, volleyball and soccer courts, decent simple food, cold drinks, a big touristy Manzanilla sign for photos, small playground.  It's $1US to use the bathroom stalls.  The cement building takes US$ for food and drinks; the vendor stalls take only pesos.

 

Depends upon what you're after.  We liked the local vibe, but it is Mexico.  If you're okay with that, great day.

 

YT video of the festival we hit: 

 

Edited October 16, 2023 by Incognito1

[cruisethree]

I am curious also.  We are going to the far end of the bay, close to the ship wreck.  Hoping to snorkel out to it.  Just curious if they got hurricane damage.