Manzanillo
hosts important
sporting events,
such as the
various fishing
tournaments that
take place. These
fishing
competitions have
become so
prestigious that
since 1957 this
destination has
been known as
the Sailfish
Capital of the
World.
International
Dorsey Tournament
– This competition,
which takes
place in November
and February, has
many years
of tradition
and is
one of
the most
prominent fishing
tournaments in the
world. Participants
win cash prizes
for catching
the biggest
dorado, wahoo,
marlin and
sailfish.
Torneo Nacional
de Pesca de Pez Vela (National
Sailfish Fishing
Tournament)
– This tournament
usually takes
place in February,
however there
is also
an international
version held
in October and
November. Prizes
go to
those who
hook the
largest tuna,
marlin, dorado and
sailfish..
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