Niños Héroes

By Terry Sovil from the May 2010 Edition On your next trip into Centro take note that the street “Miguel de la Madrid” turns into a street named “Niños Héroes” near San Pedrito. This name is often used on streets, squares or schools throughout Mexico as well as once appearing on an MXP 5000 banknote […]

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Revillagigedo Islands

 By Terry Sovil from the May 2010 Edition The Revillagigedo (rāvē’yähēhā’THō) Islands, also known as “Revillagigedo Archipelago” or “Islas Revillagigedo”, are four volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean with a very unique ecosystem. Oddly, though far away, they have been a part of the Manzanillo municipality since 1861! They lie about 386 km (240 miles) […]

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Manzanillo Sun February 2010 cover

May 2010

In this issue: Living in Mexico Day Tripping Playa D’Oro – Jim Evans Disaster Preparation – Freda Rumford Earthquakes- Carey Linid Revillagigedo Islands, Colima – Terry Sovil In the News – Cell Phones Nature Perennial Pirates – Frigate Birds – Howard Platt Planting Roots in Mexico – Oyster Plant – Tommy Clarkson The Uniqueness that […]

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Drago Sushi

By Terry Sovil from the May 2010 Edition Drago Sushi joins the select few sushi places in Manzanillo. You can find them by driving towards Las Brisas on Miguel de la Madrid Boulevard. Pass Soriana and when you see the Marbella Hotel sign on the right start to slow down. Again on the right you […]

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Manzanillo Sun January 2010 cover

April 2010

In this issue: Living in Manzanillo End of Season in Manzanillo – Freda Rumford The Streets of Manzanillo – Blvd Miguel de La Madrid – Terry Sovil Personality of the Month – Jolanda Hendrikson – Tommy Clarkson “Casa Talk” – House of Manzanillo – Patty Clarkson Living in Mexico What are Ejido Lands – Freda […]

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Mariscos La Swerte

By Terry Sovil from the April 2010 Edition A very small little gem tucked away 1 block off the Blvd in Centro Santiago. They feature Carnes y Mariscos, mixed drinks (pina colada, margaritas, vampiros) plus beer, michiladas and soft drinks. If you know Martitas, go one more block heading towards Las Hadas/Las Brisas, take a […]

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