Manzanillo - Shopping

A curious phenomenon exists in Manzanillo, a rather pointed disinterest in shopping. The relaxed atmosphere, the detached location of downtown and the relative isolation of the properties tend to attract those who come for the sun and sea and prefer to stay put. Many hotels have their own shops as more of a service than a source of enjoyment. A proposed marina, shopping center and hotel in Santiago probably won't change this equation very much. 

Downtown Manzanillo has retail shops surrounding the Jardin, or town square, The Plaza Manzanillo is an American-style mall on the road to Santiago, and there's a traditional tianguis (outdoor) market in front of the entrance to Club Maeva, with touristy items from around Mexico. 

In the small beach area of San Pedrito, there are more numerous small shops and restaurants. All beaches have vendors selling everything from dresses to jewelry. Playa Audiencia, in the Peninsula de Santiago, has stalls at its entrance, and each vendor has an excellent selection. The vendors at Audiencia are courteous and friendly. Local specialties include shell, coral, bone and turtle shell items and costume jewelry as well as furniture, baskets, sisal bags silk hammocks and "angeo" painting.

The small town of Santiago has a shopping center between the streets Juarez and Reforma, Plaza Colimese. Offering souvenirs, fresh fruits and vegetable, meats, seafood, gifts, paper supplies, pinatas, juice bar, jewelry, clothing, hair products, and a variety of other items for winter residents or weekly tourists.