I’m off to Mazatlan Mexico for another short vacation. Every year I try to add a week to my time down there and this year it’s up to five weeks. I’ve got three weeks done in Mazatlan so far this and now I am heading down for another week on Friday. Why do I keep going there? Well, first I get to practice my spanish and second, Mazatlan is affordable and beautiful.
Some people say they like the Cancun type deal but if I wanted American stuff then I would vacation in the U.S. I really like the local food and laid back atmosphere.
Here are the major stats and vacation guide tidbits on Mazatlan Mexico:
Mazatlan Mexico, better known as “The pacific Pearl”, is one of the prettiest and most important ports on the pacific coast. It’s located in the southern part of the state of Sinaloa, 132 miles southeast from its capital, Culiacan. Mazatlan has great warm weather, with an average temperature of 77 F year round.
The Major Tourist Spots In Mazatlan:
Mazatlan’s historical center is characterized by the narrow streets and colonial style buildings. It feels friendly and is safe to walk around. You can also take tours of the area if you are not the outgoing kind. You can also get around the historical area of Mazatlan by hiring a “pulmonia” which is basically a Volkswagen beetle without windows and turned into a cab.
Some of the most interesting and popular places to visit are the famous Pino Suarez Market (run the gauntlet of vendors, wear ear plugs and hide your “all inclusive bracelet”), as well as the Angela Peralta Theater where many artists, musicians and art vendors sell stuff you can look at or buy. I had an awesome day down there just eating and looking at art. Then when evening came there was an incredible Flamenco concert with crazy music to boot. It was great.
Most of the buildings in the downtown of Mazatlan are quite old and an afternoon there can make you feel lost in time. If you don’t opt for a pulmonia (which will probably cost you $3-$4) from the golden zone, I would suggest jumping on a bus for 60 cents. The Mazatlan bus system is fantastic and it’s crazy how cheap you can get around once you get a handle on the major routes. The bus will go down the Malacon and take a left at the lights. At any point here you can get off and start roaming but a map would be a great idea to zone in on the square where the Angela Peralta is located.
[tags]Mexico,Vacation,Mazatlan[/tags]
