Museo de las Culturas del Occidente
The museum has an impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts dating back thousands of years. You will see a Viking helmet with two horns, and other displays indicating a link between the Mayas and Viking civilizations.

The Town of Colima
About an hour from Manzanillo this colonial town has a charming atmosphere with two volcanoes. Volcan de Fuego is still active! Visit the city's cathedral built in 1527 or take free art music and dance classes to the Casa de la Cultura.

El Chanal Archeological Site
This archeological site houses pre-Hispanic art of the Colimense. There are six important plazas or ceremonial centers to see: The Altars Plaza, Time Plaza, Water Plaza, Upper Patio, Circular Altar Plaza. Each has its own significance, history and beauty.

Colima Regional History Museum
The museum is a fascinating stop during your visit to Manzanillo. It was built in the 18th century and has archaeological collections of Velasco Curiel and Stavenhagen, historical collections of the University of Colima, Ferrocarriles de México (information of Mexican railways), and Fabrica de telar (Loom Manufacture) and more.