Mazatlán Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Cheap, friendly people, very scenic 


Con

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  Cool Evenings 


In a nutshell

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  A great spot to go for some sun & relaxation! 

 

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Things to Do  

Sightseeing

Sightseeing, Mazatlán

 67 Reviews  We went to the Mazatlan with some friends that we have made in Mazatlan. It was a little more expensive than we thought it might be. We walked around the main area and saw all the fish that were in the tanks. We also found out for a additional fee,you can go into the large tanks with the fish,that... 

Beach

Beach, Mazatlán

 13 Reviews  I finally went parasailing.. «after so many years of going to Mexico. It was fun. »The scariest part was going up and coming down. It was so nice and peaceful up there and wow what a view!! Fantastic!!! I am glad I did it and it was worth every peso! 

Hotels  

Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay

 10 Reviews and 567 Opinions  I will be going to this resort the end of March 2011 and will write it up when I return. 

El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel

 4 Reviews and 288 Opinions  We bought in to El Cid Timeshares three separate times now. We now have All Inclusive Elite, all the... 

Restaurants  

Ponchos

Ponchos, Mazatlán

 9 Reviews  Our family went to Ponchos twice. Once on a Thursday night and then on a Saturday night. On Thursday night we had the Mexican plate,Mango Salmon and my son had the BLT. We were greeted before we came in by Marco, who ended up being not only our server,but good friend by the end of the night. We were... 

Chili's Pepper

Chili's Pepper, Mazatlán

 5 Reviews  Whether you want seafood or a Taco, Chili's is the best place to go. The menu has so many choices you will have a hard time deciding what you want. Give it a try for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you will not walk away disappointed. I have eaten several different dishes and I can't pick one over the... 

Nightlife  

FiestaLand

FiestaLand, Mazatlán

 6 Reviews  Ok, the day is done, time to party at Fiestaland, a hugh complex of party locations. Six different venues are here including karaoke at the Canta Bar. A piano bar, dance bar, sports and dining restaurants and Valentino's Disco Club, no explanation needed. The party starts at 9 pm and goes till 4 am.... 

Valentino's

Valentino's, Mazatlán

 3 Reviews  This was the second night club we visited, the cover changes from day to day, the night we visited the Bora Bora it was $70 pesos, the next day it was down to $50. You may get further discounts if you are a big group of people, we were twenty persons and they gave us 5 free tickets. It is one of the... 

Transportation  

Pulmonia

Pulmonia, Mazatlán

 14 Reviews  When I was there in December of 2007, pulmonias cost from 30-80 pesos a ride, depending on where you wanted to go. Always negotiate your price with the pulmonia driver, and if he won't come to a price you like ,you can just walk away. There will be another one along in a minute, guaranteed. The... 

Taxis

Taxis, Mazatlán

 6 Reviews  the only way out of the airport is one of the many airport to town only cabs. If you are staying at the LaSiesta, great place, it will cost you$25 US from airport. Wait to change dollars to pesos until you are in town, or have 300md for cab with you, save 5% in town never use a pulmonia without... 

Shopping  

Souvenirs

Souvenirs, Mazatlán

 8 Reviews  I priced good tequila (Anejo) in town and it cost as much as at home in California! Finally on our way out, I got a decent deal at the airport. It was about $32 for a bottle that would retail for $50 in the U.S. 

Stores and Markets

Stores and Markets, Mazatlán

 5 Reviews  Pacific Jewelry sits right in the middle of the Zona Dorado (Golden Zone) of Mazatlan. Upscale jewelry from rings to bracelets. Featuring many varieties of precious and semi-precious stones, Pacific Jewelry is a wonderful place to shop for that special gift or purchase for a loved one. Maybe, even a... 

Local Customs  

Cultural

Cultural, Mazatlán

 8 Reviews  I enjoyed taking the time to talk to the vendors on the beach... Some may think it is a chore but I liked that aspect of my trip. I tried to get to know as many of them by name as I could.. They loved the fact that you remembered their name. This would also stop the harrassment of them trying to... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Health/Safety

Health/Safety, Mazatlán

 10 Reviews  Be sure you are aware of the colors of flags flying on the beaches of Mazatlan. They are as follows: Yellow Flag: Caution White Flag: Jellyfish Red Flag: Danger (usually a stong undertow, but could mean other dangers, as well) - Do NOT go in the water! Green Flag: Calm - Enjoy the water & safe... 

Financial/Shopping

Financial/Shopping, Mazatlán

 11 Reviews  I thought when I saw what was posted,was really a warning..I suspect the post. We too went to La Jolla, which is right down the street from our timeshare..these people expected us to sell our timeshare (a villa) to them and join them for a uncompleted place that looked like a crowded small room.... 

Tourist Traps  

Time Share

Time Share, Mazatlán

 9 Reviews  We went to Stone Island and were approached by a guy telling us that for a non committal presentation,we would be paid $200 and have a free breakfast. My wife and I decided that because the guy was nice we would give it a try. We were picked up outside of our current timeshare (thank goodness down... 

Siteseeing

Siteseeing, Mazatlán

 8 Reviews  I took a jungle tour to mean...a jungle tour, not a boat ride to a coconut plantation through a "jungle". The scenery was still nice, but it wasn't what I expected. Getting dive bombed by the pelicans on the boat trip back to the harbor was cool, made for great pictures. Just expect to be... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Mazatlán

 5 Reviews  Wheeled luggage works best. beach attire Medications that you will need plus extra are a good idea. Trust me... I have 2 kids with asthma it saves hassel I actually have had good luck with disposable cameras... They don't cost you anything if you misplace them and are less likely to get stolen..The... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Cultural/Historical

Cultural/Historical, Mazatlán

 19 Reviews  Desde los tiempos en que las oficinas aduanales fueron cambiadas del poblado de Villa Unión al Puerto de Mazatlán en el año de 1828, se hizo evidente que se requería de un edificio apropiado que estuviera bien ubicado. Por esas razones y con el apoyo y autorización estatal y federal se construyo... 

Day Trips

Day Trips, Mazatlán

 6 Reviews  This picture was taken at a Tequila Factory. This site was not ready for tourists yet. Our guide knew the owner, so he took us there. Love the colors. This place will soon (if not already) be part of the Rancho Las Moras trip. UPDATE: Visit Sinaloa's only tequila distillery—La Vinata! Before your... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Beach / Water Sports

Beach / Water Sports, Mazatlán

 10 Reviews  Waverunning is a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous. So, if it is the first time or many times out on a waverunner, respect the ocean and the swells and waves. Be alert and the fun will be there. You sit on a water motorcycle and drive across the water, is the best way to describe this exciting... 

Favorites  

Siteseeing

Siteseeing, Mazatlán

 15 Reviews  checking around no one certain hostel is open. Go to whasupmaz.com for a 'high' end hotel on Stone Island. There are a few hotels on Stone Island.. the place , Mazatlan, is empty. Everything is a deal. If you come here, stay at the LaSiesta in old town for a night. Inside room $30 us, speak with... 

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The People

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 Some Good Values in Mazatlan - Mazatlan has a lot of hotels, but very few of them have chain names like Hyatt or Radison: the result of greed and dirty local politics, but that's another story. What if means is, you end up having... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  At the Royal Villas Resort in Mazatlan, is there an automated bank machine or will I have to leave the resort to find a bank or... 

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A: You might give the resort a quick phone call and find out, simple and easy to do. 

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