| One of the most important attractions for the tourism | | | | competition is in February. |
| that comes to Manzanillo is fishing. The Pacific Ocean | | | | Manzanillo is smaller than most Mexican tourist |
| provides an abundance of fishing opportunities for | | | | locations, but is starting to accommodate for more |
| fishers of all different levels. Manzanillo is located | | | | tourists and residents. The harbor was recently |
| between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco along the | | | | modernized and deepened, allowing access to all |
| western side of Mexico on the famous Gold Coast. | | | | major shipping lines around the world. Some cruise |
| These waters are famous for the fishing, and | | | | ships dock in the Manzanillo harbor and let their |
| Manzanillo is famous for sailfish. Manzanillo is self | | | | passengers enjoy the small town atmosphere. |
| proclaimed the "Sailfish capital of the World", and | | | | Manzanillo passed Veracruz as the largest port on the |
| offers fishermen a unique experience. Fishermen can | | | | western coast of Mexico per volume of cargo; it can |
| enjoy the clam waters of the Santiago Bay, or go | | | | admit ships of more than 30,000 tons. Fishing trips in |
| offshore fishing in the Pacific Ocean. Along with the | | | | Manzanillo offer passengers more than just fishing. |
| historic sailfish, fishermen can also catch many other | | | | Whales, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins and porpoises play |
| native species such as: giant tuna, blue, black, and | | | | along side the boat and offer passengers a break |
| striped marlin, and dorado (Mahi Mahi). Unlike most | | | | from fishing. No matter what month you are planning a |
| offshore fishing trips that require 2-3 hours to reach | | | | trip to Manzanillo, fishing is always in season. In Mexico |
| the fishing destination, Manzanillo is unique because the | | | | they say, "The only way you do not catch any fish is if |
| offshore fishing takes place only 15-20 minutes after | | | | you never get on the boat." |
| you leave the harbor. The depth of the Pacific Ocean | | | | Unlike Cabo San Lucus, Manzanillo is a small |
| makes a perfect environment for many billfish and | | | | un-modernized town that still embraces rich Mexican |
| Manzanillo uses this advantage to attract fishermen | | | | traditions. Manzanillo is not as famous as a tourist |
| from all over the world. The fishing in Manzanillo can be | | | | attraction, but Manzanillo is known for big tournament |
| competitive. Since 1957 the international sailfish | | | | fishing. Manzanillo offers visitors great fishing |
| competition has been held around the November 20 | | | | opportunities along with the atmosphere of a traditional |
| Revolution Day holiday, and the national sailfish | | | | Mexican town. |