The Las Hadas anchorage is tucked in at the west end of Bahia Manzanillo behind Punta Santiago which provides protection from most weather and swell from the north and west. The bay is open to the east and south although Punta Salagua and the marina breakwater offers some shelter from the southwest.

This is the main anchorage in the bay and is often full with no anchoring space available behind the marina breakwater. Jet skies and water skiers make this anchorage a little rough and noisy.

The Marina las Hadas does not welcome cruisers. They charge and exorbitant fee (500 pesos at time of writing) for use of the dinghy dock only, it does not include use of the pool or other facilities and the laundry service is also ridiculously expensive.

Approaches

The approach to the Las Hadas anchorage is straight forward.

Anchorage

Anchor as close to Playa las Hadas as possible in 6m sand and mud with good holding. Plan your trips ashore as the fee at the marina is excessive but there is little choice as most of the nearby beaches are roped off and have no dinghy access.

Facilities

There are several restaurants in the area around Playa las Hadas. Walk 2.5km to the main road to catch a bus or take a taxi into Manzanillo for great shopping.