Travel Mazatlan

Mazatlan and its surrounding regions was originally inhabited by a tribe of Indians known as the “Totorames” and the petroglyph’s that they left on rock formations around the area have been dated as far back as 10,000 years. However; with the arrival of the first Spanish who came to settle in 1531 came the beginning [...]

All that you have to do is to wander down the beach or any street  in a busy section of the city and smell the aromas that waft through the air to know that there is something special about the regional cuisine of Mazatlan. While other places around the globe seem to have at least [...]

Because of its unique demographic history, the culture of Mazatlan is somewhat different then what you will tend to find in other regions of Mexico. Also, many geographic realities have figured in a great deal in the development of the cultural of Mazatlan. For instance, its natural sheltered port along with its prime location along [...]

Standing on the shores of the bay in Mazatlan and looking out to the ocean you will see three islands and neither of them is Stone Island, because in fact, Stone Island isn’t even an island at all. Its a peninsula, that is located south east of Mazatlan on the other side of the port. [...]

One venue not to skip in Mazatlan is Plazuela Machado (also known as Plaza Machado) in the heart of old town. Plazuela Machado and the Angela Peralta Theater on its north end stand together as monuments to Mazatlan’s downtown revival that has been ongoing for the past two decades. Plazuela Machado is Mazatlan’s answer to [...]

The main market downtown is a place that every visitor to Mazatlan must see and experience. It covers a big one square block area in its entirety and also has a second story as well in the back of it. If you are used to shopping in supermarkets back home where everything is prepackaged then [...]

The Malecon (pronounced mal-a-cone) is the stretch of extra wide sidewalk that runs along the beach in Mazatlan. You just can’t miss it, because it is just over three miles in length and is the focal point of many beach activities particularly in the early evenings. It runs all the way from the Gold Zoneen, [...]

The “Golden Zone”, “Gold Zone” or “Zona Dorado” sits on the far north end of Mazatlan right up against the beach. Its the newer section of Mazatlan and it is generally the first stop for tourist that come to visit. Along with numerous hotels, restaurants, bars and recreational services and facilities, it also has a [...]

Of all the things that a person can do after they arrive in Mazatlan on a cruise ship, a trip up to the El Faro Lighthouse is one of the quickest and most convenient. When you are standing on the top of the hill at the mouth of the port, 500 feet above the ocean, [...]

As you stand on the beach in the Gold Zone, you will see Deer Island. Its the large tree and brush covered island just offshore to your right and it is truly a special place. I highly recommended you visit during your stay in Mazatlan if possible. Along with pristine beaches that are free of [...]