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MANZANILLO Sailfish Capital of the World Manzanillo Bay P A C I F I C O C E A N Cuyutlán Lagoon Escondida Beach Boquita Beach San Pedrito Beach Las Hadas Beach Santiago Peninsula Juluapan Peninsula Santiago Beach 200 200 200 200D Santiago Bay Museum of Archeaology C O M E R C I A L C E N T E R L A S B R I S A S M I R A M A R O L A S A LTA S L A A U D I E N C I A 0 1 mile 0 1 km GRAND ISLA NAVIDAD RESORT O O O O O Here, encounter world-class luxury and service in a dramatic resort setting amid 1,200 acres on an exclusive peninsula between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy the comfort and luxury of 158 superior rooms and 41 suites; three restaurants; three bars; three pools; a magnificent 27-hole golf course; spa; and marina. AAA Four Diamond. 1 BARCELÓ KARMINA PALACE DELUXE O O O O H Experience this all-suite, all-inclusive resort inspired by the Mayan architecture, where tropical gardens and the slate- blue Pacific water offer an exquisite scenery color palette. The tropical gardens, private beach, and activities for all ages make this resort a paradise ideal for families, couples, destination weddings, and groups. AAA Four Diamond. See ad on page 73. All-Inclusive 2 LAS HADAS GOLF RESORT & MARINA O O O O Located on a private beach, Las Hadas Golf Resort & Marina is a unique Moorish-style hotel. Located 25 minutes from the airport and downtown, it offers 234 ocean view rooms and suites; four restaurants and four bars; a club area; 18-hole golf course; ten tennis courts; two swimming pools; and a swim-up bar. AAA Four Diamond. All-Inclusive Available 3 Manzanillo | 47 2 3 1 As the first shipping yard in Latin America, Manzanillo remains Mexico's busiest seaport, as well known for its sailfish and fishing tournaments as it is for downtown Jardin's live music and dancing. Although it boasts a historic center with a main plaza overlooking the bay, most travelers venture north of the city to the four-mile hotel zone, wherein lie some of the best beaches, luxury resorts, and golf courses. In this resort area, the Sierra Madre Mountains help keep tempera- tures slightly cooler, making the 350 annual days of sunshine even more enjoyable. The Bahía de Manzanillo and Bahía de Santiago— the more posh, newer section—and their variety of water sports, deep seaport fishing, and abundance of soft sand provide a won- derful way to while away a day of relaxing and waiting for the local phenomenon of green flash sunsets. For vacationers who want to inject some exploration into their getaway, San Patricio Melaque and Barre de Navidad, sister villages on a picturesque sandbar, await those intrepid travelers.

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