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Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

 

Mazatlan is known as a party city and has an exceptionally good night life. Some popular destinations include Sumbawa, Joe's Oyster, Valentino's, and Senor Frogs. The city gets crazy around American Spring Break when all city is flooded with American students looking for fun. Mazatlan also has a five day festival (which is purported to be one of the largest in the world) near the end of February.

Mazatlan has several prime locations where you can try out your surfing skills. The most popular spot is a beach called Playa Bruja in the Northern part of the city. The waves easily reach heights of 8-10 feet and there is almost always a vendor from whom you can rent surfboards.

Mazatlan is a Nahuatl word meaning "place of the deer."

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Mazatlan City Map 

Detailed street map of the Pacific port city of Mazatlan in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Shows numbered highways, neighborhoods (colonias), airports, public buildings, hospitals, department stores, markets, churches, archeological sites, points of interest, museums, libraries, fountains, monuments, universities and secondary schools, zoos, golf courses, sports arenas, parks, and state and municipal boundaries. Scale 1:17,000. Reverse side has an index of streets and neighborhoods.
Mazatlán City Map by Guia Roji

Mazatlán City Map by Guia Roji

by Guia Roji

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 10/11/2008)

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Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks) by Bruce Whipperman

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Moon Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks) by Bruce Whipperman

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Adventure Guide Mazatlan & Vicinity (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series) by Vivien Lougheed

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Mazatlan IS Paradise by Charles A. Hall

Mazatlan IS Paradise by Charles A. Hall

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Mazatlan  

Cheap, laid-back, and blessed with sunny beaches, Mazatlan is evolving from a spring-break destination into a resort perfect for travelers looking to keep it simple. At this fisherman's paradise, where the waters of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean meet, tuna swim all year. When the season is right, marlin, sailfish, and swordfish are also abundant. As if that weren't enough, Mazatlan also offers freshwater lakes where anglers find some of the world's best bass fishing. This area will not remain a simple retreat forever, though. Golf courses are popping up, and fancier boats are beginning to fill the harbor-but for now, Mazatlan's value and natural attractions make it an excellent pick for a relaxing escape.

Mazatlan IS Paradise 

Don't plan a visit to Mexico without first reading about the advantages of Mazatlan as a vacation paradise. Once you visit Mazatlan, the same thing will happen to you that happened to many visitors. You will continue to return, and you may even decide to make your home in the Paradise of the Pacific. The book also has valuable information for "snowbirds," as well as permanent residents of Mazatlan.
Mazatlan IS Paradise

Mazatlan IS Paradise

by Charles A. Hall

Amazon Price: $16.15 (as of 10/11/2008)

Adventure Guide Mazatlan & Vicinity 

Color photos and maps throughout. Here you'll find every practical detail on the Mazatlan area that you need, as well as town and regional maps and sound travel advice from an author who knows the region intimately. Adventures range from cultural to physical. Learn Spanish in Mazatlan's top language school, explore nature at Teacapan, or wander around the Piedre Labradas, ancient stone carvings lying on the beach at Estacion Dimas, just north of the city. A walking tour of the city itself takes you to historic houses, delightful plazas, museums and gardens. Surrounding towns - Tepic, Guasave, San Blas - are also covered. Parks and reserves are given special attention, with tips for birders and nature lovers.
Adventure Guide Mazatlan & Vicinity (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series)

Adventure Guide Mazatlan & Vicinity (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series) (Adventure Guides Series)

by Vivien Lougheed

Amazon Price: $12.47 (as of 10/11/2008)

Moon Pacific Mexico: Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca 

Mexico enthusiast and veteran travel writer Bruce Whipperman knows the best way to experience Pacific Mexico, from exploring the Nayarit and Jalisco coasts to discovering both the city of Oaxaca and its surrounding valley. Whipperman includes unique trip ideas like One Day in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco (walking tours ideal for cruise travelers) and 28-Day Best of Pacific Mexico. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Pacific Mexico has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on the best beaches and the most interesting day trips, Moon Pacific Mexico gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.
Moon Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)

Moon Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)

by Bruce Whipperman

Amazon Price: $16.29 (as of 10/11/2008)

Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca 

Stretching over 1,000 miles along the Pacific coast from Mazatlan in Sinaloa down to Bahias de Huatulco in Oaxaca, the choices of tropical, palm-lined lagoons and soft sandy beaches seem without end yet easily accessible, thanks to Mexico's Highway 200 on the Pacific coast and a plethora of airplane access. Yet not each beach resort town is the same in character and opportunities. One of the great services rendered by Whipperman's handbook, before you ever set foot on Mexican soil, is the concise yet evocative description of the distinguishing personalities of the many towns and cities along the water. Especially useful if you're venturing south for the first time, Whipperman's introductions help you plan your itinerary to suit your mood and style. Of course he backs his narrative up with all the facts one might need, the hotels and restaurants, means of transportation and nightlife, shopping, sports, sights, and beaches. But he fleshes these guidebook details out with his sensitive and scholarly attention to the people, history and culture, the land and sea, the vegetation and the animals to be seen and experienced. All the options are spelled out, from the hedonistic immersion in resort relaxation to a glossary of helpful Spanish if you choose to explore further afield.
Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)

Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)

by Bruce Whipperman

Amazon Price: (as of 10/11/2008)

Have you been to Mazatlan yet? 

EverythingMouse

I am visiting Mazatlan in a couple of weeks so found your lens very useful

Posted October 04, 2008
Alex-and-Ra

your lens gives a good background on Mazatlan. Maybe you could add some info on popular activities or "must-see" places? my lens has a section on a hotel in Mazatlan so i was going to link to your lens so readers can get more info. thanks!!

Posted July 10, 2008
capybara

Great Lens 5* and welcome to Travelmania Group!
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Posted June 15, 2008
MexicoLarry

Greetings Imagelist!

I have indeed been to Mazatlan! In fact, i think i made the first lens for a hotel in Mazatlan. I don't know if you're familiar with El Rancho, but it's a beautiful small and quiet hotel in Mazatlan, right on the beach. I'm putting a link from there to your lens, and i'd love it if you'd consider putting a link to my lens as well. The lens is at: Escaping to Paradise - Vacations at "El Rancho" Beach Resort in Mazatlan

Posted June 13, 2008
KimGiancaterino

Welcome to All Things Travel.

Posted June 10, 2008

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