Mazatlan, Mexico Travel Blogs

Mazatlan
Oct 21, 2001 (2 photos)

... our past travel experiences. His spanish was much better than mine and he also gave me a few pointers about travelling in Mexico. First thing about Mazatlan is it was Hot, even at 10am when our ferry docked. It was also much dirtier than La Paz and crowded ...

Through Mexican roads
Jun 29, 2011 (1 photos)

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Mainland Mexico Baby!!!!!!!!!!
May 15, 2008 (14 photos)

O.K. so, we`re only in ruddy mainland Mexico, check the sh·t. Ben mashed his chain today, i´m talking flailing off down the road type stuff, but one fortuitous pick up ride later. thanks to Jorge and Chave, we were sorted out with a new DID chain and back on ...

Its 'No Pearl of the Pacific'.....................
Dec 9, 2008

... stylish boutique B&B is housed in a fine traditional building, just off Plaza Machado - one of the nicest parts of Mazatlan. They offer five stylish rooms and two suites, ranging from $70 - $105 US dollars a night. They also offer free calls ...

Mazatlan
Oct 5, 2008 (3 photos)

We made it to Mazatlan today and we hit some rain on the way but it was the tail end. After unloading our bikes we set out on foot to find dinner. We had two choices , walk left or walk right. We chose the wrong way. We walked for a while until Paul asked ...

Article 1
Apr 29, 2007 (5 photos)

... the bible, pray, and eat breakfast - possibly the only meal they'll get today. Most of us think of Mazatlan, Mexico as a paradise with grand hotels, beaches that stretch for miles, and drinks served in hollowed-out pineapples. I've been to ...

Two full bag searches on one bus trip
Jul 12, 2007 (7 photos)

Here we are, even further north, it´s even hotter, stickier and sunnier. Presently watching Argentina kick Mexico`s ass in the futbol. Poor Mexicans are devo`d. Did the day us thing today,we had two army stops today, they are really serious about drugs ...

Mazatlán, México
Mar 18, 2008 (27 photos)

... The three of us then commissioned a driver for a private tour of the historic district and cathedral in the old part of Mazatlan. I was not interested in the new commercial district, but rather desired to traipse about in the history of the old city. Our ...

Day 4: Mazatlan
Dec 12, 2003 (7 photos)

... had to have been about 10 miles. No joke! Along the way we pass two young ladies, Jehovah's Witnesses. They're living in Mexico as missionaries with their families. They hand us a tract and go on their way. Finally we reach the hotel district. Walk through ...

Mazatlan
Mar 17, 2008 (4 photos)

 

foto's
Sep 25, 2009 (101 photos)

Barranca del cobre/ Mazatlan

It.s Mazatlan in Mexico
Aug 21, 2006 (5 photos)

... DOING??? YA KNOW WHERE YA STAYIN?? Early the next morning I fled Nogales. THis meant an 18 hour bus trip to Mazatlan. THe buses in Mexico are the best. Big seats, reclining chairs and movies all in Spanish with Spanish subtitles - so I slept!! Thank ...

A rocky beginning
Oct 6, 2008

... different directions by 2 different locals, abandoned the idea of more buses and hailed a pulmonia (golf cart/taxi unique to mazatlan) to the ferry landing for Isla de la Piedra. Once there we got another pulmonia across the island to a semi deserted ...

Mazatlaaahhhhhn - Reaching the Oasis
May 3, 2009 (39 photos)

... its common to see people in surgical masks.  In light of this development we decided to change our departure flight from Mexico City to Mazatlán, which means missing a few final stops on our tour in the name of safety (and convenience).  So with ...

Surfs Up
Oct 4, 2008

We arrived in Mazatlan at midnight after our day on the farm, was such a relief when the stern faced hostel lady agreed to let us check in 6 hours late as on first impressions everything was completely dead. High tourist season here is November til January ...

Racing down the coast of Mexico
Jun 11, 2009 (23 photos)

... be.  Today it was 39 Celsius.  Not sure what that is in Fahrenheit....  I just know it's crazy hot! We are on our way to Mazatlan today and we will probably spend at least 2 nights there.  We need a little R & R after the last few crazy days of driving&# ...

Mazatlan, Mexico
Apr 25, 2007 (5 photos)

After leaving Puerto Vallarta, we sailed up the coast to the largest commercial port n Mexico - Mazatlan. At this port there is almost as many vehicles coming and going as cruise passengers. We took a tour of the Golden Zone and watched a cultural show ...

From Durango to Mazatlan over the Mountains Top
Aug 5, 2007 (5 photos)

... guess turning    its way up the sierra mountains with just perfect views (and good spots for overnight Westy camping, towards Mazatlan side). As soon as you reach the Top, you feel it.  Humid, warm, wet, tropical. Yap, you are on ...

Day 11 - San Mochis to Mazatlan Mexico
Oct 6, 2007 (2 photos)

... nbsp; There were people crowding around us just to check us out.  Holywow.  An English speaking Mexican picked us out in a hurry and I used him to order us lunch (oh so yummy).  We are now relaxing and recharging in beautiful Mazatlan. 

Continuing up the coast
May 21, 2008

... room no per person. We are one block away from Playa Norte and about a 20 minute walk from the centre of town. Mazatlan, like Puerta Vallarta, is a big holiday resort for Americans. Like Puerta Vallarta it is also split into 2 parts. You have the part ...

Reflections on week one
Jun 15, 2006

... (more by my own sense of not really being sure what i was doing rather than any actual intimidation) than I do here in Mazatlan. I can't tell if that's because I'm now starting to settle in a bit more, or if it's because Mazatlan is more gentle, or most ...

Mazatlan
Aug 9, 2006 (12 photos)

... spent under the stars on the back deck - a bit closer to the idea i had when first decided on the ferry trips! Mazatlan is another American resort, but as it´s the wrong season, the Mexicans had taken their place! After losing Trevor, managed to catch a ...

Christmas in Mazatlán
Dec 26, 2005 (4 photos)

... of ultralite, bohemian travel. On Christmas morning I left it up to Shin whether to push on or to spend the morning in Mazatlán. 3 whole days in a car is brutal, the roads were longer and narrower than our map suggested. At any rate, the roads are ...

Pacifico
Jun 14, 2006 (3 photos)

... fruit search and once by the army for a i don't know what search. 3 confiscated oranges later (not mine) we arrived in Mazatlan. There I got a sooped up golf buggy (the Mazatlan equivalent of a taxi - almost as good as tuk tuks) to the old city centre, ...

Mazatlan
Feb 14, 2007 (1 photos)

Mazatlan, trailer park, 1 night. Enough said. The next day we toured old city Mazatlan and found many beautiful back streets to explore, but then suddenly there they were: giant floating hulks of cruise ships marring the beauty. Ah well, on we go to the ...

De overtocht naar Mazatlan
Feb 13, 2006

... dag ziek geweest, last van de maag met wat hoofdpijn, vandaag voelt alles weer ok... Vanavond zitten we in Mazatlan. We hebben het drukke stadje verkend en lekker gegeten in een eenvoudig strandrestaurantje, en zijn vervolgens in een soort mammywagon ...

Vacation in Mexico
Apr 23, 2007

Fiona's first and Sebastian's third visit to Mexico. Purely for vacation, and a great way to end the year! Hot weather, cheap booze, and our own private pool...we must return!

Our long, amazing journey comes to an end
May 8, 2009 (24 photos)

... we hoped to see, and by the end we were satisfied and ready (excited!) to come home.  And the month in Mazatlan made for a perfect transition. Q:  How did you do as far as packing?  Overpacked?  Underpacked? B and E: We can ...

Huatabampito to Mazatlan
Nov 16, 2007 (11 photos)

... .  This was the campground.              This morning, we are on our way to Mazatlan.  Found us a nice little campground one block from the beach.  Will spend a couple of days here.

Las Glorias, Sinaloa
Jan 9, 2007 (6 photos)

Not quite satisfied with our Mazatlan experience, we headed North toward Los Mochis to track down a campground allegedly on a deserted beach by a small fishing village.  Crossing through the agricultural hub of Mexico, we now know where all the ...