With the new year, we are bracing for a big influx of vacationers and tourists. All of them will be looking for a resort or hotel to stay in while on their vacation. Here is …

The beaches of Manzanillo are a relatively safe place. No sharks, nothing too dangerous, just beautiful beach and calm waters. There is one small danger though, and that is stingrays. These normally docile creatures pack …

Every year thousands of tourists flock to the shores of Manzanillo’s Playa de Oro to enjoy the surf, sand, and sun. This beach is a small stretch of sand in between the beaches of Olas …

In Japan tipping is considered a grave insult. In Mexico it is quite the opposite. La propina (the tip) in Mexico is very common and in fact it is tightly woven into the culture. Wages …

Surfing in Manzanillo is a very popular activity. While we are by no means professional, we like to try our skills on the waves here on a regular basis. One of the biggest frustrations for …

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If you are watching the economy it is very easy to get depressed and not plan any vacations. However, now is actually the time …

Tourist season is fast approaching as the siren call of Pacific Ocean brings people out of hiding and into the Manzanillo resort of their choice. The cooling temperatures up North may have something to do …

Visiting a doctor, getting medicine, or filling a prescription can be a very stressful when living in a foreign country. Many doctors do not speak English, and most pharmacies do not either. A great place …

This weekend was the annual Manzanillo Skim Fiesta sponsered by x3m.com.mx. We were able to attend the first day of the event, unfortunately we couldn’t make it to the big show on Sunday. What we …

For any who are interested, there is a skimboarding contest going on today and tomorrow behind the Nautilius restaurant. It is hosted by X3M, an extreme sports company in Mexico, and the competition starts at …