Manzanillo, Colima
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Manzanillo is a city in the Mexican state of Colima, located at . The city, located on the Pacific Ocean, contains Mexico's busiest port. In 2003 the city of Manzanillo had an estimated population of about 103,000 people. Manzanillo is also a beach resort and, as the self-proclaimed "sailfish capital" of the world, hosts a yearly sailfish fishing tournament.
In 2004 the port of Manzanillo surpassed Veracruz as Mexico's largest port per volume of cargo. Port business experienced a significant surge during the longshoremens´ strike in Long Beach, California in 2002. Manzanillo also hosts the most efficient port for tuna landings in Mexico.
External links
- [Manzanillo hotels] online hotel reservations, city guide, attractions, map, nightlife.
- [El Correo de Manzanillo en la Web] - news in Spanish
- [videos of events and news in Manzanillo] - Manzanillo Videos
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