La Manzanilla is located less than one hour from Manzanillo International Airport (ZLO) which is serviced by Alaska Air, WestJet and Aeromexico airlines.

There are two ATMs in La Manzanilla. One for local banks and the other that accepts foreign bank cards. Both are centrally located. Credit cards are not accepted at most places. At the Manzanilla airport, there is also an ATM to the left of the arrivals gate. 

La Manzanilla has many small corner-store style shops where you will find most of what you need. You will find the local pharmacy, a meat market, a Charity bookstore (used English books) fish shops, tortilla shops, fruit & veggie store and several stores selling clothing & beach necessities. Most mornings you can enjoy freshly squeezed juices from the street stands. If you are looking for food a little more exotic or familiar to home, Super Hawaii in Melaque has a selection of imported foods. The Friday market also offers a wide range of produce and artisan goods.

There is a wide range of very good restaurants in La Manzanilla. From beach front to ocean view. A good selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner locations. A number of restaurants feature live music several evenings per week. Be sure to check out the popular taco stand, street chicken and other small pop-up restaurants. Dining on the oceanfront enjoying fresh seafood and watching amazing sunsets is very special indeed.

Local buses connect to Melaque, Barra de Navidad & Chihuatlan every two hours. There is also a local taxi service available.

Spend some time at the beach and swim in the calm gentle waves. Beach walk to Boca Iguanas at the North end of the beach (approx. 1 hour). Boogie board at Boca Iguanas. Take a tour of the lagoon and see the Crocodiles. Rent a kayak or a paddleboard and explore the bay. Take a fishing adventure or a day trip around Tenacatita Bay complete with snorkelling a coral reef. Rent bikes and explore. Taste the cooking lessons at Eileens. Learn Spanish at the language immersion school. Take art or dance classes.  Rent a surfboard in Barra de Navidad and catch some waves. Explore some of the remote and deserted beaches north of la Manz, such as El Techuan. Then enjoy a sunset every night.