Manzanillo

Manzanillo is a city in Cuba.

Manzanillo is a port city in eastern Cuba on the Gulf of Guanacayabo, close to the delta of the Cauto River. Its access is limited by coral reefs. It appears to be named after the deadly tree coastal tree Hippomane mancinella, whose fruit is poisonous and is reputed to have killed some of Columbus's horses. Its sap was used as a very deadly arrow poison by the Caribs.

Most Cubans recall the not very spectacular city with the ditty

"En Manzanillo se baila el son sin calzoncillos y camison"

In Manzanillo they dance the son without underpants or shift".