Manzanillo is a Pacific Coast beach town that is often overshadowed by larger Mexican tourist destinations such as Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco. However visitors are often pleasantly surprised by its genuine atmosphere which reflects the essences of “real Mexico.”

The area was discovered by Spanish conquistadores in the early 16th century, who dropped anchor in the twin bays that are flanked by the rugged Sierra Madre mountain range that tumbles into the sparkling sea in a series of coves and peninsulas.

Manzanillo rose to fame in the mid-1980s with the popularity of the movie, “10”, which featured Bo Derek and Dudley Moore cavorting on its cream sand beaches. Soon movie stars and Hollywood royalty were flocking to the wide sands and Manzanillo was an international hot spot.

Today, the atmosphere is relaxed, the beaches are clean and there is never a shortage of beachfront markets to explore or beaches to discover. A plethora of outdoor pursuits keeps adventure lovers happy: deep sea fishing, championship golf on a Dye brothers 18-hole course, scuba diving and snorkeling, boating, hiking and exploring are popular options. The downtown area bustles with energy thanks to an international shipping port which heralds imports from Asian Pacific nations and South America.

Suave Vida Suites is located in Las Brisas, just minutes away from countless fabulous international dining options, shopping, two Mexican chain supermarkets, Cinepolis movie theaters, Wal-Mart and Manzanillo’s down-to-earth night life.