Local Manzanillo guides, booked through hotels and Viator, run this seafood-focused experience starting at the malecón on Av. Morelos and continuing to the fish market and a Las Brisas restaurant. The route covers the port's working waterfront before moving inland to a sit-down tasting, mixing a market walk with two seated stops. Tastings include sailfish and shrimp ceviche, camarones al coco, and arroz a la tumbada, all savory seafood dishes reflecting Manzanillo's identity as a commercial fishing port. The price includes all tastings and the guide's explanation of the port's fishing and shipping economy; drinks beyond water and transport to the meeting point are not included. Groups typically run eight to fourteen people, the tour is offered in Spanish and English, and the pace allows time to browse the fish market before the seated tastings. Shellfish allergies are difficult to accommodate given the seafood focus, though the guide can flag which dishes to skip.
What is included
- Walk along the Manzanillo malecón and through the fish market
- Sailfish and shrimp ceviche tasting
- Camarones al coco sampling at a Las Brisas seafood restaurant
- Arroz a la tumbada tasting
- Explanation of the port's fishing and shipping economy
Good to know
- Operator
- Local Manzanillo guides, arranged through hotels and Viator
Location
Meets at the Manzanillo malecón, Av. Morelos, Centro, 28200 Manzanillo, Col., Mexico
19.1117, -104.3378 View on map
Highlights
- Sailfish and shrimp ceviche tasting at the malecón
- Camarones al coco at a Las Brisas seafood restaurant
- Arroz a la tumbada sampling
- Walk through Manzanillo's working fish market
- Guide explanation of the port's fishing and shipping economy
Tips for visiting
- Flag shellfish allergies before booking; most tastings center on shrimp and fish
- Arrive with a light breakfast to leave room for two seated tastings
- Bring sun protection for the malecón portion, which is exposed
- October to May avoids the port's heaviest heat and humidity
- Ask the guide about smaller group departures if avoiding larger tour groups
Frequently asked questions
Can shellfish allergies be accommodated?
It is difficult given the seafood focus, but the guide can point out which specific dishes to skip.
Does the tour include the fish market or just restaurants?
Both; the route walks through the working fish market before the seated ceviche and rice tastings.
Is transport to the meeting point included?
No, participants meet at the Manzanillo malecón and transport there is not included in the price.
What is the best time of year for this tour?
October to May avoids the hottest and most humid months on Manzanillo's coast.