American Express -- There is no local office for American Express in Manzanillo. However a highly recommendable agency (and American Express's former representative) is Bahías Gemelas Travel Agency, Blvd. Costero Miguel de la Madrid 1556, Las Gaviotas (tel. 314/333-1000; fax 314/333-0649). It's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm and 4 to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 2pm.
Area Code -- The telephone area code is 314.
Bank -- Banamex, just off the plaza on Avenida Juárez, downtown (tel. 314/332-0115), is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm.
Hospital -- Contact the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) at tel. 314/336-5770 or the General Hospital at tel. 314/332-1903.
Internet Access -- Digital Center, Bulevar Miguel de la Madrid 96-B (tel. 314/333-9191; www.digitalcenter.manzanillo.com), is located in the hotel zone, near the Hotel Marbella and Fiesta Americana hotels. It charges $2 (£1.10) per hour, and also has printers. It's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 8pm, Saturday from 9am to 2pm. They also have computer repair services available.
Police -- Both the general police and Tourism Police are available by calling tel. 314/332-1004 or -1002.
Post Office -- The correo, Dr. Miguel Galindo 30, opposite Farmacia de Guadalajara, downtown (tel. 314/332-0022), is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4pm, Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
