We love living in Mexico. We love the people, the culture, the environment, and especially the beaches. Most people who come down to visit or stay would agree that one of the most delightful things …

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One type of food you will find a lot of in Manzanillo is tacos. Tacos dorados, tacos tuxpenos, tacos de cabeza, tacos pastor, tacos de pescado, etc etc… The taco is something of …

Hotel Real Posada is a newcomer in Manzanillo. There are so many Manzanillo resorts here, it’s nice to see some of the little guys get some press. Less than a year old, it still has …

Want a great Sunday morning breakfast with a beautiful atmosphere and delicious food? Try El Caballito’s restaurant. With a cascading waterfall, beautiful sculpture, and paradise-like décor, the scene is set for great dining. The restaurant’s …

Nearly everybody who comes to Manzanillo ends up at the restaurant Juanito’s at one point or another. I don’t know how, but they all seem to know about Juanito’s. Juanito’s restaurant always seems to be …

Tucked away on a small street in Salagua is another gem of a restaurant you won’t want to miss! The name is Cenaduria Chayito, and they are something of a local favorite. ‘Cenaduria‘ is a …

Recommending Pizza is a daunting thing to do. We are former New Yorkers and not much outside the Big Apple lives up to our expectations. Everyone has their deeply held opinion about what is a …

Competition for the title best fish and shrimp tacos can be fierce here. If you asked ten different people you would probably get ten different answers. If you asked us, Mariscos Dóna Concha would be …

First let me start by saying this book is incredible. For most of us, learning Spanish is a daunting, monumental, and sometimes hopeless task. It’s hard too. If you have ever felt that way Madrigal’s …

I just finished reading this entertaining memoir of two expats who retired to Mexico. I don’t usually like this kind of stuff, but this book is different. It may have struck a chord with me …