Santiago - the town

A complete little beach town on the north end of Manzanillo

Santiago, once a separate town has been annexed by the City of Manzanillo - so is now a Colonia. However it still has the flavor and feel of a small Mexican town complete with a market and a Bull Ring. About eight blocks into town is the Mercado and adjoining craft and flower markets. The 'Plaza de Toros' is about eight blocks futher into town beyond the market.

Lots of beach activity including fishing and surfing. A number of restaurants throughout town, along the hyway and on the beaches to the north and south. The Scuba Shack can probably line you up with any outdoor activity you have in mind - or at least re-direct you. The Hollywood and Vine foto below is a favorite afternoon hangout for local gringos in need of a beer and conversation.



Front of the Central Market

Flower and Craft Market

Santiago Plaza

Tacos Julio

Even some good surf at times

Link to Web Page with more Fotos

The Santiago Peninsula

Taking a drive out on the Santiago Peninsula is an interesting trip. From the entrance and beach side the size (length) of the peninsula is deceptive but the narrow road winds over the crest of the hills way beyond Las Hadas resort. I didn't go all the way out due to traffic and it seemed the road got narrower and narrower. Just far enough to look down on Playa Audiencia, Las Hadas and back at resorts overlooking one of a few golf courses.

From the crest of the hill toward Playa Audiencia



Looking down on Playa Audiencia



The boat harbor at Playa Audiencia



Las Hadas Resort



Looking towards Salahua over the Golf Courses

The Salt Museum of Cuyutlán

Even though I've been to Cuyutlan 5 or 6 times, I've never run into the museum. I've only found the old salt sheds that are along the railroad tracks north of the station. If I'd read this article by Don Adams I would have had a better idea where to look. El Muséo de Sal by Don Adams

Cuyutlan is about 20 kilometers south of Manzanillo and probably best to either rent a car or go on a tour that may combine with a visit to the turtle sanctuary south of town. You can access Cuyutlan from either the toll highway (right at the toll booth) or from highway 200 that runs through the country aways from the coast. There are buses but it would be a slow trip.

Excerpt from Dons article

On the plaza, face the school building and walk toward it. When you reach the street, turn right, heading toward the railroad station, and walk to the end of the next block. The museum is on the corner to your left.

The museum is open from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. every day. Admission is by donation. Be as generous as you’re able. Clean restrooms are at the back of the main room.

Pride in Cuyutlán’s contribution to the history of Mexico is evident in the simple displays housed in this well-maintained recently re-modeled museum. It serves as a tribute to both the 16th Century salt harvesters and the modern salt producers, the salineros, who work from March to June in the salt flats of the 35 kilometer Laguna de Cuyutlán, the Cuyután Lagoon.