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Category: John Chalmers

Hiking to Meet the Birds

August 1, 2020January 14, 2021John ChalmersLeave a Comment on Hiking to Meet the Birds

By John Chalmers on the August 2020 Edition Canadian and American “snowbirds” are not the only migrants who escape winter by spending it in Mexican sunshine and then returning home when spring comes! On my regular hikes in the Manzanillo area, some of my fine feathered friends that I photograph are also at home much further […]

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Touring México

July 1, 2020January 13, 2021John ChalmersLeave a Comment on Touring México

By John Chalmers on the July 2020 Edition There is no lack of things to do and see in the Manzanillo area of beautiful México! A seafood dinner at a favorite restaurant, joining friends for a scenic hike, enjoying the beaches and sea, shopping at the colorful markets, touring the Vive Plants orchid farm and the botanical […]

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Among the Beauty of Orchids

February 1, 2020March 7, 2020John ChalmersLeave a Comment on Among the Beauty of Orchids

By John Chalmers on the February 2020 Edition Near the small town of La Central, close to the port city of Manzanillo on the Pacific coast of Mexico in the state of Colima, is to be found the largest orchid farm in the country. Established in 2002 by proprietor Fidel Maza, the operation has grown to 18 […]

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A Fiesta for El Naranjo

June 1, 2019June 11, 2019John ChalmersLeave a Comment on A Fiesta for El Naranjo

By John Chalmers the June 2019 Edition At the small town of El Naranjo, population 1,500, in the municipality of Manzanillo, and not far from the city center, school kids in the town are keeping alive the culture, tradition, heritage and dances of México. On March 19, at the open-air casino, the pavilion beside Highway 200 at […]

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Summer Fun for Kids at Vida del Mar

August 1, 2017December 9, 2017Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment on Summer Fun for Kids at Vida del Mar

By Tommy Clarkson from the August 2017 Edition The Vida del Mar condo development near Manzanillo, right on the Pacific coast and four kilometers on a winding road from the town of El Naranjo, is busiest during the “high season” winter months from November to April. That’s when owners and renters from the United States, Canada […]

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Hiking in the Manzanillo Area

May 1, 2017December 17, 2017John ChalmersLeave a Comment on Hiking in the Manzanillo Area

By John Chalmers from the May 2017 Edition A day trip by car from the Manzanillo area to see nearby towns, beaches and scenery is a fine way to enjoy the country. A scheduled group tour for a few days has someone else do all the planning, driving and arranging accommodation. Both car and bus […]

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Bocce on the Beach

March 1, 2017January 1, 2018John ChalmersLeave a Comment on Bocce on the Beach

By John Chalmers from the March 2017 Edition A game with roots dating back to the time of the Romans was the latest sport to be played on the beach at Club Santiago, in front of the Oasis Ocean Club restaurant, at a festive event, on January 24, 2017. The first ever Bocce Ball Tournament […]

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A Hike to Peña Blanca

February 1, 2017January 1, 2018John ChalmersLeave a Comment on A Hike to Peña Blanca

By John Chalmers from the February 2017 Edition A fine way to enjoy the Manzanillo area is to join friends for a good hike! Besides the camaraderie, sunshine and warm weather, hikes provide good exercise to help you keep fit during your sojourn in Mexico. Several roads and trails reward hikers with vistas and views […]

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A Day at the Beach

April 1, 2016January 9, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By John Chalmers from the April 2016 Edition The many charms and attractions of the Manzanillo area include nearby beaches along the west coast. They are frequented by locals, vacationers and folks from places inland who come to enjoy the sun, the sand and the surf. In mid March, my wife Linda and I joined […]

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A Lucky Escape… and a new car door mirror

March 1, 2016January 9, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the March 2016 Edition We don’t regard driving in Mexico as dangerous, but I have always felt that one can’t be too careful and defensive driving should be practiced. I sometimes feel that a driver should spend almost as much time looking in all rear view mirrors as time spent looking […]

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    • Flights and buses
    • Guía de Restaurantes CANIRAC Manzanillo 2019
    • Internet availability and internet cafés
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    • Time zone
    • Using Canadian and US dollars in Manzanillo
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