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Mazatlan
Mexico
Mazatlan
meaning "land of the deer" in the ancient Nahuatl language
offers 10 miles of inviting sandy beaches. It's no wonder Mazatlan
plays host to more than one million visitors per year. These
visitors will find plenty to keep them busy in Mazatlan Mexico. Earth, sea
and sky unite to offer an excellent destination for all types of
Mexico vacationers.
Mazatlan Mexico's
incomparable port city is one of the most important tourist
destinations in the world. Set in a beautiful cove of the Pacific,
Mazatlan Mexico lies at about the same latitude as the Hawaiian
Islands. The temperature
fluctuates from mid-60's to mid-90's depending on the time of the
year.
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You
can reach Mazatlan by plane, from most major cities in the USA
and Canada: there are non-stop flights to Mazatlan’s International
Airport, from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Phoenix,
Denver, Chicago, Houston, Dallas and Vancouver, and direct flights
from México City, plus connecting flights from other major cities.
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MAZATLAN EXCURSIONS:
There are many different excursions offered by various travel
services. Here are the most popular:
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Historical
Mazatlan Tour: to really enjoy this one, you must do it aboard
a "pneumonia"- Mazatlan’s unique fun-filled,
wind-cooled little taxi- with an English-speaking driver. A
three hour ride will take you through Mazatlan’s historical
downtown area (Old Mazatlan), the New Mazatlan and the modern
Zona Dorada.
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Isla
de la Piedra (Stone Island Tour): a catamaran, trimaran or a
small yacht will take you around the bay to this unspoiled,
lovely place, where you’ll find quiet beaches and a tropical
jungle teeming with exotic animals like armadillos, iguanas,
raccoons, pelicans, pink, blue, white and gray heron, amid lush
vegetation.
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Harbor
cruises and island excursions: take a cruise around Mazatlan's
Puerto Viejo bay and visit its three islands ("Goat",
"Deer" and "Bird"), where you can practice
snorkeling, scuba diving or swimming in its balmy waters. Jet
Ski, kayak or a small beach catamaran can also reach these
islands.
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Concordia
and Copala mountain tour: Visit these quaint mining colonial
towns aboard a tour bus. Admire among other things, the
handcrafted wooden furniture of Concordia, and Copala, and a
pre-Hispanic mining town with a quaint mountainous town square.
Soft drinks and lunch are usually included.
Mazatlan
Group Transportation & Tours |
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CAR
RENTALS: Most
American car rentals can be found at the airport or along the Zona
Dorada, for your convenience.
DINING:
You can find the best restaurants right inside your own hotel,
within walking distance all over the Zona Dorada or anywhere along
the coast and in Old Mazatlan area. Restaurants are mostly casual
and offer bountiful and reasonably priced meals. Most restaurants
specialize in seafood and a very creative Mexican Cuisine, but you
can also find, international cuisine at the world famous
Grupo
Anderson's Restaurants. You may also satisfy your
needs for fast food at the many establishments found in Mazatlan.
NIGHT
LIFE:
The Zona Dorada or "Golden Zone" in Mazatlan offers the
finest night clubs, discos and video bars to dance the night away.
You can also stroll through the streets while enjoying a serenade
from a Mariachi band or listening to Mazatlan’s tambora brass
band.
FISHING:
Mazatlan
is a fisherman’s paradise that offers abundant fishing all year
long. Fishing licenses and charter fishing boats are available.
Capture is limited to one billfish and 2 small game fish per angler
per day; however, we strongly support bill-fishing catch &
release policies.
BIRD
WATCHING:
Sign
up for adventure! A nature field trip in Mazatlan can be easily
arranged at your hotel or in most local travel agencies. Many duck
species arrive to Mazatlan during the winter months. Pheasant,
quail, dove and other interesting wildfowl is also abundant here, in
"The Land of the Deer"!
SHOPPING:
Throughout
Mazatlan, there opportunities to purchase beautiful commodities
ranging from fine jewelry to the most traditional Méxican pottery
and hand blown glass. However, if you are looking for the latest
style of clothing, that will make all your friends back home
jealous, stop in to the Sr. Frog's
Official Store. |
