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Seeking the Sand in Manzanillo
 Marty Hope - Calgary Herald
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November 29, 2010
Manzanillo in Mexico is about a three-hour drive from Guadalajara. It's between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco on the west coast of Mexico.
The area is near Miramar - a long, three-kilometre wide sandy beach that is a draw for tourists and Mexicans alike.
The area is the self-proclaimed sailfish capital of the world and is renowned for its deepsea fishing and warm ocean.
Mexico's busiest port, it is also a beach destination with restaurants, hotels and shopping that still manages to maintain its quaintness.
The quiet atmosphere is a key factor, says Calgarian Arnold Thompson, who bought a resort villa in Perla Del Mar.
"It's not like Cancun or Puerto Vallarta or any of those other hot spots," he says. "It's like your own little town, yet the population is about 120,000."
The temperature ranges from about 22 to 28 C - with May becoming more humid, leading into the rainy season in June. The rain, which is sporadic, awakens the rainforests, making them green and beautiful.
Hurricane season runs from mid June until October. The last major hurricane to strike the Manzanillo area was in 1959.
With the busy Manzanillo port, roads through the town are in good condition and residents have many career opportunities. |
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