6 August 2008 296 views No Comment

Manzanillo is a largely undiscovered quiet community about 100 miles south of Puerto Vallarta that was recently featured on NuWire Investor as a rising star in Mexico. Real estate in the city of 110,728 residents ¹ has experienced strong appreciation in recent years due to a limited supply of new developments. Manzanillo is one of Mexico’s busiest seaports and Holland America and Carnival recently made Manzanillo one of their ports of call, or stopping point on cruises that will likely encourage growth and improve accessibility. Currently direct flights from the US are available through several US carriers such as Alaska Air.

Manzanillo has a reputation in Mexico as a family vacation spot, and has the lowest crime rate in the state with the lowest crime rate in the nation which is assuring in a time when Mexico’s war against drugs has claimed thousands of lives. Manzanillo is also is renown for its sportfishing, giving it the nickname the “Sailfish Capital of the World”. You can also visit the nearby Volcán de Colima, one of the most active volcanoes in the world with the latest eruption occurring in 2008. Its golden beaches accommodate all the typical water activities that you would want to take part in. Golfers can play at the scenic championship course La Mantarraya which was rated one of the top 100 courses in the world by Golf Digest.

Manzanillo should be near the top of your list if you are interested in moving to a quieter, safe, and laid back part of Mexico. The real estate prices should also be a better deal than Puerto Vallarta in the north and Acapulco in the south and will be sure to grow in the future as word spreads to the retirees seeking a quiet and beautiful alternative to the mainstays of Mexico.