Mazatlan information, what to do in mazatlan

Mazatlan is well known as the Pearl of the Pacific Ocean. Mazatlan has over 750,000 inhabitants and it is located in the north west of Mexico with over 13 miles of white sandy beaches. Several island decorate the bays of this magnificent port visit for tourist from all over the world. Charters, Cruise Ships and Commercial Flights arrive daily to this Mexican Beach destination.

Mazatlan is the only resort in Mexico which offers all kind of tours and activities, there are daily tours going to nearby villages to watch native hand making leather saddles, bricks, furnitures, hand craft and all kind of hand made staff. It is recommended to visit villages like: Copala, Rosario, San Ignacio, Concordia, La Noria, El Habal, El Quelite, Teacapan, Isabel Island, Cabazan, San Javier, Chametla and many other villages that shows the real of Mexico with wonderful red roof tiles houses covered with colorful bugamvileas.

It is also recommended to visit Stone Island on board of typical Catamaran that depart daily from the harbour located in the south zone of Mazatlan. We also recommend to visit the nearby state of Nayarit where The Mysterious island of Mexcaltitan is located as well as San Blas well known as the Mexican Amazon.

Mazatlan is just the perfect place to spend at least 2 weeks for enjoying and visiting all these places located just around the city.

In Mazatlan you can be transported in typical Pulmonias (Open air cars) that charge a fare amount to be driven all over the port or you just can catch an air conditioned taxi or to take the city buses that start at 5:00 a.m. in the morning and endind the services at 11:00 p.m. thay all charge a fixed amount of money about $ 7.50 pesos with air conditioned.

Mazatlan Golden Zone is very popular due that all shopping centers are located as well as The Sea Shell City Museum where you will spend hours admiring world sea shells.