Manzanillo Group Travel
Manzanillo is a working Pacific port town in the state of Colima that doubles as a laid-back beach destination, and it wears both hats well. Two big bays, Manzanillo and Santiago, curve along the coast with black-and-gold sand beaches, a handful of resorts, and a golf course or two. It is famous as the sailfish capital of the world, so the sportfishing here is legendary. What Manzanillo does not have is a crowded, built-up resort strip. It stays authentic, uncrowded, and friendly, a favorite of Mexican travelers who know the coast well. The airport (ZLO) is a short drive from the bays.
That down-to-earth character suits certain groups perfectly. Family reunions and milestone birthdays love the calm beaches, the value, and the relaxed feel. Wedding parties book bay-view settings without the big-resort price tag. Fishing-minded friend crews are in heaven. It runs quiet after dark compared to the party towns, which is the appeal for groups that want their days on the water and their evenings easy. Your Group Travel Specialist matches your crew to the right bay and stay.
Things to do in Manzanillo for Your Group Trip
- Sailfish and marlin charters
- Boat days across Manzanillo and Santiago bays
- Golf on the coastal courses
- Day trip to the town of Comala and Colima volcano views
- Snorkeling and calm-bay beach days
Top Reasons to Plan Your Group Trip to Manzanillo
- The sailfish capital of the world. Some of the best sportfishing anywhere is right offshore.
- Authentic and uncrowded. A real Mexican beach town, not a built-up resort strip.
- Great value. Group dollars stretch further here than at the big-name destinations.
- Twin bays, calm water. Golden-sand beaches that are gentle and family-friendly.
- Group perks run deep. Complimentary rooms, private dinners, resort credits, and upgrades stack up fast.
- All inclusive removes the math. One price covers meals, drinks, and tips, so nobody is splitting checks.
- Easy to enjoy. Golf, fishing, boat days, and a friendly town, all at a relaxed pace.
How to Plan a Group Trip to Manzanillo
1. Get matched to your bay. Give your Group Travel Specialist your group size, dates, celebration type, and rough per-person budget. They'll point you to the stays on Manzanillo's two bays that fit, negotiate the rates and perks, and build a quote you can line up side by side.
2. Choose your bay. Manzanillo curves around the livelier Manzanillo Bay and the quieter Santiago Bay, so your specialist helps you pick the one that matches your group's pace. As the self-styled sailfishing capital of the world, it's also where fishing charters often anchor the itinerary.
3. Lock in your room block and perks. Book 10 rooms or more and the resort's group coordinator handles your block, dining, and private events like a welcome dinner or beach reception. Start six to nine months for 10 to 20 rooms; since direct flights into ZLO are limited and seasonal, give 30-plus groups nine to twelve months, especially around the December-to-April high season.
4. Invite your group online. Every guest gets a planning website to reserve a room, set up payments, and find their ZLO routing and any charter sign-ups. You track who's in on a dashboard while your specialist nudges anyone slow to commit.
5. Land in Manzanillo and celebrate. Your group's already settled in, and the first thing on the agenda is usually getting a charter out on the water.
How It Works
Create a profile and you'll get paired with a Group Travel Specialist who will help you: