Manzanillo's tech community — by the sea.
Free meetup for developers, designers, and founders in the Mexican Pacific. Every two months, by the sea of Colima. No ties. With waves.
We believe the best ideas are born when the developer community gets together — face to face, no hierarchies, with the sea in the background. That's why, since 2019, Playas on Tech meetups gather those building tech in the Mexican Pacific every two months.
Community of developers and creators in the Mexican Pacific.
Programmers, designers, founders, students, and curious folks from Manzanillo, Colima, and the entire coast. We get together to learn, connect, and share technology — no matter your level. Wherever you come from, you belong here.
Learn
Talks and workshops from people building tech in the region and beyond. From practical to experimental.
Connect
Meet the people building the future from the coast. The best collaborations start over coffee.
Share
Got something to teach? The mic is yours. Propose a talk and share what you know with the community.
An open, safe and inclusive tech community — for all people.
We take it seriously that every person feels welcome. That's why we have a clear code of conduct — read it before you come.
Read our code of conductTech meetups in Manzanillo — every two months.
7th Anniversary · Edition #7
The next Playas on Tech meetup is our 7th anniversary: a full day of tech talks, networking, and a toast by the sea at Hotel Marbella, Manzanillo. Free admission, limited seats.
From edition #1 to the 7th anniversary.
Every two months, no exceptions, by the sea. This is the path that brought us here.
- Jul 2025Edition #1
The first meetup
- Sep 2025Edition #2
Community and code
- Nov 2025Edition #3
Open source on the coast
Where the magic happens.
A comfortable space in Manzanillo with fast internet and even better vibes, steps from the sea. Each edition is held at a local venue; the exact location is announced with each meetup. Fast WiFi, coffee, and parking included.
- Fast WiFi and plenty of outlets
- Parking nearby
- Coffee, snacks and good vibes
Made by volunteers.
Every Playas on Tech edition is put together by volunteers in their spare time, out of love for the community. Non-profit: just the desire to bring together those building tech on the coast.
Danny
Edson
Franky
H
Juaneque
Kev
Mane
Mauricio
Want to join the team?
We're looking for hands to organize, give talks, find venues and much more. No experience required, just the will to give back to the community.
Open, non-profit.
Playas on Tech is an independent, non-profit tech community, organized by volunteers in Manzanillo, Colima since July 2025. We gather developers, designers, and creators from the Mexican Pacific in free meetups every two months, by the sea. Everything we do is freely accessible: events, talk recordings, and materials. We sustain ourselves through community donations and sponsorships from local businesses.
Non-profit
Organized by volunteers and sustained by the community. Zero profit motive: everything raised goes back to the event.
Open content
Talks, slides and recordings under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0). Share and reuse them with attribution.
CC BY 4.0Open source
The demos and this site are free software under the MIT license. Use it, learn it, improve it.
MIT licenseCode of conduct
A safe space for everyone. Participating means respecting our code of conduct.
Read the codeSee the full terms and licenses.
Frequently Asked Questions about Playas on Tech
Everything you need to know before joining the tech meetup of the Mexican Pacific.
What is Playas on Tech?
Playas on Tech is Manzanillo's tech community in Colima, Mexico. It gathers developers, designers, founders, and tech enthusiasts in free meetups held every two months, by the sea. Since July 2025, we have held six editions with over 200 cumulative attendees.
Where is Playas on Tech held?
The meetups are held in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico — at venues in the hotel zone, always near or by the sea. The 7th edition (July 2026) will take place at Hotel Marbella, on Playa Azul Salagua.
When is the next event?
The next meetup is our 7th anniversary: Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Hotel Marbella, Manzanillo. After that date, we will maintain our bi-monthly cadence.
How much does it cost to attend?
Attending Playas on Tech is 100% free. We do not charge for entry, registration, or materials — we support ourselves through community donations and sponsorships.
Who can attend? Do I need tech experience?
Anyone interested in technology can attend. No prior experience is required: we welcome senior developers, students, designers, founders, and the curious. If you want to learn or meet the coast's tech community, you belong here.
How do I register?
Registration is done on playasontech.com, in the next event section. For the 7th anniversary, we are managing registration via Eventbrite — it is free, but space is limited.
What kind of talks are given?
We cover broad tech topics: web development, GSAP animation, AI and authentication, open source, community, and coding. There are deep technical talks, lightning talks, and panels. Recordings are uploaded to our YouTube channel @PlayasOnTech.
How do I propose a talk?
Anyone can propose a talk through our public form — the link is in the 'Volunteer' section and in the footer. We review submissions in order and reply before each edition's program closes.
Who organizes Playas on Tech?
Playas on Tech is organized by a team of volunteers in their free time, on a non-profit basis. The current team: Danny, Franky, H, Juaneque, Kev, and Mane. We are always looking for new hands to join the team.
Are there similar tech communities in Manzanillo or Colima?
Playas on Tech is the largest active tech community on the Colima coast, with a bi-monthly cadence and free admission. If you know of another local tech initiative that would like to collaborate, write to us.
How do I support the community?
You can support us in three ways: (1) donating via PayPal or Patreon — the links are in the Donations section; (2) sponsoring an edition or the anniversary, with packages starting at $5,000 MXN; (3) joining the organizing team as a volunteer.
Are there recordings of past events?
Yes. All recent sessions are on our YouTube channel — @PlayasOnTech — under the Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0). You can watch, share, and reuse them with attribution.
Help us keep the community alive.
Playas on Tech is 100% free. Every contribution helps us keep organizing free events for the community — covering venue, coffee and gear.
Get in touch with us.
Want to propose a talk, sponsor the next event, or have a general question? Write to us and we'll get back as soon as possible.