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Manzanillo Guide Recommended Reading List
Monday, 22 Feb, 2010 – 22:41 | No Comment
Manzanillo Guide Recommended Reading List

It’s the dead of Winter up North, and down South of the border the weather is warm and inviting. The oceans are blue and sparkling, and the snow birds are returning. We thought we’d put …

2nd Annual Manzanillo Skim Fiesta 2009
Monday, 7 Dec, 2009 – 12:16 | 2 Comments
2nd Annual Manzanillo Skim Fiesta 2009

We were very remiss in reporting on the 2nd annual Manzanillo Skim Fiesta held here in Manzanillo on the 14th and 15h of November last month. If you remember last year’s Skim Fiesta, it was …

Manzanillo Pelicans- Photo Friday
Saturday, 14 Nov, 2009 – 18:14 | No Comment
Manzanillo Pelicans- Photo Friday

Flocks of white pelicans have arrived on the laguna de las garzas on their annual migration south.
Now is a good time to go out and see them as many will move further south in the …

Best Day Trips From Manzanillo Poll
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 15:11 | 3 Comments
Best Day Trips From Manzanillo Poll

Manzanillo is a one of a kind city, beautiful beaches, relaxing scenery, and yummy restaurants. Now and then though, it is nice to take a trip out and see other parts of Mexico on a …

No Kill Animal Shelter Opens In Manzanillo
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 14:17 | No Comment
No Kill Animal Shelter Opens In Manzanillo

This is an amazing achievement that was very sorely needed here. Every year there are free spay and neuter clinics that are run by local volunteers. Up till now there hasn’t been any form of …

Manzanillo Spanish Tip #5 - Tener to Express Obligation
Wednesday, 7 Oct, 2009 – 23:51 | One Comment
Manzanillo Spanish Tip #5 - Tener to Express Obligation

Today’s Manzanillo Spanish lesson is brought to you by Tyson Scott our local friendly (and favorite) Spanish teacher. He offers classes so you can Learn Spanish In Manzanillo.
Tener is a Spanish verb meaning “to have.” …

Manzanillo Pet Adoption
Monday, 28 Sep, 2009 – 9:59 | No Comment
Manzanillo Pet Adoption

As you may have noticed, there are a lot of strays on the streets here. It’s hard to drive around any neighborhood without noticing the pups who are usually skinny and skittish. The kind people …

La Boquita Beach- Photo Friday
Saturday, 26 Sep, 2009 – 15:07 | No Comment
La Boquita Beach- Photo Friday

La Boquita, where Mexicans enjoy the lagoon to the fullest.
The umbrellas and chairs extend well into the area covered in water at high
tide, even though it may only be a few inches deep.
Keeps the toes …

Manzanillo Spanish Tip #4- To Be Or Not To Be and Tener
Wednesday, 16 Sep, 2009 – 11:57 | No Comment
Manzanillo Spanish Tip #4- To Be Or Not To Be and Tener

This post was sent in by Tyson Scott who is a Spanish teacher and offers Spanish lessons to those interested here: Manzanillo Spanish.
In the beginning, when trying to communicate, it is a good idea to …

Being A Vegetarian In Mexico
Monday, 14 Sep, 2009 – 17:12 | 2 Comments
Being A Vegetarian In Mexico

You Stick Out Like A Green Thumb
Being a vegetarian here is like a being a Hindu at a 4th of July barbecue in America. What are we to eat? Gone are the prepackaged delights of …