Bay of Manzanillo, Mexico
The blue waters of the Pacific Ocean are visible from the perspective of a tree-covered hilltop. Several mountain peaks rise beyond the bay.Manzanillo is a large seaport town on Mexico's west coast. It was founded early after the Spanish conquest of Mexico and became an important ship-building port during the colonial period. The name of the town comes from the Manzanillo tree, which provided essential raw materials for building ocean-going ships. Today the town is Mexico's busiest port and a popular tourist destination.
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