Comments on: The Future of Manzanillo http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/ Manzanillo Mexico info, travel guide, and expat blog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:57:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: peddler665 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-861 peddler665 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:26:59 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-861 The Power planet conversion is fabulous news. About the only thing about Manzanillo we disliked. Not sure about the other things. Lets do screw this up like PV or what the are now doing to Zihuatanejo. The Power planet conversion is fabulous news. About the only thing about Manzanillo we disliked.
Not sure about the other things. Lets do screw this up like PV or what the are now doing to Zihuatanejo.

]]> By: crazy4manzanillo http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-759 crazy4manzanillo Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:21:38 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-759 andrew, i would also like to add more to the beach topic by saying that they need more trash cans there was well, it's usually dirty on "temporadas altas." perhaps they need a lil' more presentation to attract more tourists and locals alike. sometimes on tv i see prettier beaches, and its sad to see that it isn't always the case in mzo. as for the fast food scene, i'm starting to wonder if it was necessary in manzanillo to begin with. you can get more for your buck by eating tortas, sopes (and other local goods) for half the price (plus it usaully contains less fat compared to fast food). as for burgers, i can get some good warm home made style burgers at local restaurants vs bk's cold and very expensive (by local standards, and compared to mcdonald's) style burger. anyhow, back to the topic, i think that the new improvements that manzanillo centro are going to receive is very positive overall. andrew, i would also like to add more to the beach topic by saying that they need more trash cans there was well, it’s usually dirty on “temporadas altas.” perhaps they need a lil’ more presentation to attract more tourists and locals alike. sometimes on tv i see prettier beaches, and its sad to see that it isn’t always the case in mzo.

as for the fast food scene, i’m starting to wonder if it was necessary in manzanillo to begin with. you can get more for your buck by eating tortas, sopes (and other local goods) for half the price (plus it usaully contains less fat compared to fast food). as for burgers, i can get some good warm home made style burgers at local restaurants vs bk’s cold and very expensive (by local standards, and compared to mcdonald’s) style burger.

anyhow, back to the topic, i think that the new improvements that manzanillo centro are going to receive is very positive overall.

]]> By: Bobm http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-758 Bobm Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:52:52 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-758 I agree with El Zorro. I like progress, but we need to raise all boats with a tide of growth. There also seems to be a good balance of road improvements and people/pedestrian improvements. Has anyone considered some water taxi options along the beaches? It would be a lot more fun hopping between Mira Mar, Santiago, Audiencia, las Brisas and Centro by boat than the dusty bus around the lagona and port. I agree with El Zorro. I like progress, but we need to raise all boats with a tide of growth. There also seems to be a good balance of road improvements and people/pedestrian improvements. Has anyone considered some water taxi options along the beaches? It would be a lot more fun hopping between Mira Mar, Santiago, Audiencia, las Brisas and Centro by boat than the dusty bus around the lagona and port.

]]> By: Andrew Burton http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Andrew Burton Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:25 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-749 First they need to clean up all the trash. And that does mean all the trash and dead fish (the skeletons of filleted dorado and sailfish) floating in the ocean. Hardly conducive to tourism. First they need to clean up all the trash. And that does mean all the trash and dead fish (the skeletons of filleted dorado and sailfish) floating in the ocean. Hardly conducive to tourism.

]]> By: El zorro platiado http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-748 El zorro platiado Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:09:50 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-748 But when the Big Mac is 20 pesos, as it frequently is in Guadalajara, at 13.40 pesos to the dollar it is $1.49. Comparable to the U.S. and a whole lot closer. I (selfishly) look forward to a McD's in Manzanillo. It won't do anything good for the obesity problem, but it tastes SOOO good. But when the Big Mac is 20 pesos, as it frequently is in Guadalajara, at 13.40 pesos to the dollar it is $1.49. Comparable to the U.S. and a whole lot closer.

I (selfishly) look forward to a McD’s in Manzanillo. It won’t do anything good for the obesity problem, but it tastes SOOO good.

]]> By: crazy4manzanillo http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-746 crazy4manzanillo Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:14:03 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-746 i'm still surprised that there's not yet a single mcdonald's around here, although i bet it'll come here soon with higher prices than guadalajara's. i’m still surprised that there’s not yet a single mcdonald’s around here, although i bet it’ll come here soon with higher prices than guadalajara’s.

]]> By: Tiffani http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Tiffani Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:39:10 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-730 Well said Zorro Platiado. Well said. Well said Zorro Platiado. Well said.

]]> By: El zorro platiado http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-729 El zorro platiado Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:42:02 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-729 As a resident of Manzanillo I've been impressed with how the PTBs (powers that be) of Manzanillo have been controlling growth here. My sources have told me no one here wants to be the next PV. Manzanillo will always try to be a family destination. For that attitude I applaud the PTBs. Look at the outstanding job being done to improve infrastructure in the many neighborhoods that are off the boulevard. Streets are being improved in far away neighborhoods. Utilities are being put underground. Yes there is a Wal-Mart, but that was inevitable. I'm surprised there isn't a Home Depot here already. We need one for all the construction going on! OfficeMax AND an Office Depot is a bit much. A Starbucks was necessary for the extrañjeros, and paisanos, that have money. Starbucks in Guadalajara are usually full, and not with extrañjeros! Once the power plant has completed the transition to cleaner fuel, growth here will only increase. If the PTBs continue to put the Port first, tourism second, and mining third (or switch those), then there will be a way for our beloved Mexican friends to make a decent living for their families. That is what will contribute to keeping Manzanillo safe and stave off the violence afflicting other areas of the Republic. Controlled sustainable growth and maintaining a family feel to Manzanillo, while preserving the beautiful Mexican culture, is attainable with proper planning and execution. [Stepping off my soap box now...] As a resident of Manzanillo I’ve been impressed with how the PTBs (powers that be) of Manzanillo have been controlling growth here. My sources have told me no one here wants to be the next PV. Manzanillo will always try to be a family destination.

For that attitude I applaud the PTBs. Look at the outstanding job being done to improve infrastructure in the many neighborhoods that are off the boulevard. Streets are being improved in far away neighborhoods. Utilities are being put underground.

Yes there is a Wal-Mart, but that was inevitable. I’m surprised there isn’t a Home Depot here already. We need one for all the construction going on! OfficeMax AND an Office Depot is a bit much. A Starbucks was necessary for the extrañjeros, and paisanos, that have money. Starbucks in Guadalajara are usually full, and not with extrañjeros!

Once the power plant has completed the transition to cleaner fuel, growth here will only increase. If the PTBs continue to put the Port first, tourism second, and mining third (or switch those), then there will be a way for our beloved Mexican friends to make a decent living for their families. That is what will contribute to keeping Manzanillo safe and stave off the violence afflicting other areas of the Republic.

Controlled sustainable growth and maintaining a family feel to Manzanillo, while preserving the beautiful Mexican culture, is attainable with proper planning and execution.

[Stepping off my soap box now...]

]]> By: HolyMole http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-728 HolyMole Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:44:39 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-728 Very interesting perspectives, especially for those whose recent experiences have been in other areas of Mexico. In Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, a coalition of local groups, with the strong support of most long-time tourists and gringo residents, waged a long, often bitter campaign with "the powers that be", to successfully defeat, (or at least to postpone indefinitely) plans to construct a cruiseship pier in Zihua Bay. Those same groups are, in general, strongly opposed to construction of the kinds of mega-resorts and shopping malls that your correspondents apparently welcome. I guess it comes down to different definitions of "progress". Very interesting perspectives, especially for those whose recent experiences have been in other areas of Mexico.
In Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, a coalition of local groups, with the strong support of most long-time tourists and gringo residents, waged a long, often bitter campaign with “the powers that be”, to successfully defeat, (or at least to postpone indefinitely) plans to construct a cruiseship pier in Zihua Bay. Those same groups are, in general, strongly opposed to construction of the kinds of mega-resorts and shopping malls that your correspondents apparently welcome.
I guess it comes down to different definitions of “progress”.

]]> By: El zorro platiado http://www.manzanilloblog.com/2009/01/manzanillo-future/comment-page-1/#comment-727 El zorro platiado Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:01:21 +0000 http://www.manzanilloblog.com/?p=946#comment-727 Very good article! Manzanillo has change much in the five years I've been here, and it appears more is to come. I just saw the sales office go up for new condo towers in Santiago near Playa Olas Altas. That is one of the last undeveloped parcels and it will be a huge project. Thanks for your great reporting! Very good article! Manzanillo has change much in the five years I’ve been here, and it appears more is to come. I just saw the sales office go up for new condo towers in Santiago near Playa Olas Altas. That is one of the last undeveloped parcels and it will be a huge project.

Thanks for your great reporting!

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