Manzanillo Cruise Shuttles

Along the shores of Mexico’s western Colima State, the Manzanillo Cruise Ship Dock is an idyllic Spanish-colonial oasis designed for cruise goers at its inception. Look forward to an array of unique waterfront restaurants and grassy parks when the ship docks, admiring a flurry of cargo ships and fisherman boats that together make it the busiest port in Mexico. Offering immediate access to waterfront promenades and an overall city grid that doesn’t reach beyond a few miles, guests can easily walk through town given the right shoe. For the chance to see things with absolute freedom, reserve one of many private vehicles ranging from sedans perfect for seeing the beaches of Florida, or a large SUV that can carry families to the northern piers of Playa Las Brisas. Meet-and-greet services make things especially easy for those looking to travel with absolute convenience, whether it be a relaxed local personal driver offering the native perspective or a luxury limo that can offer elegant arrivals to dinners.

Those finding themselves near the docking area will be a few miles south of downtown Manzanillo, surrounded by a buzzy tourist town that makes up just a few square miles of unique shops, restaurants and gardens. Hang out in this tourist-friendly area to make the day simple, popular nearby hotspots including the immediately charming Álvaro Obregon Garden and its photography-beloved vistas, another natural oases including the open-air iguana habitat dubbed the Iguanario Archundia. For something away from town, continue east along the Malecon de Manzanillo, the start of the trail head located at La Perlita Garden, and offering a quiet landmark-lined stroll along the bay. By the end of the afternoon, grab dinner somewhere special, popular options near the port including Chantilly, finally watching sunset from the vast cobblestoned promenades of Paseo ‘Del Espiritu Santo’, a hilltop observation deck perfect for enjoying a relaxing night conversation.