Mazatlan

Beautiful Artisan's Work in Mazatlan
If you're interested in seeing more authentic art than what you can find in the souvenir shops in the Golden Zone, we recommend a visit to Nidart, the "Nido de Artesanos" or "Nest of Artisans."
Located in a 19th Century house in the Historic Downtown of Mazatlan, Nidart is home to a [...]

To put it simply, yes,...!
... a vacation in Mazatlan is totally safe.
Safety in Mazatlan
We're glad to say that, despite the negative reports in the media, Mazatlan is actually a very safe place for your vacation. How can that be when there are so many horrible reports on the news and in the papers of drug [...]

Are you a little nervous about your vacation in Mazatlan because you don't know any Spanish?
You really don't need to be. One of the precious things about Mazatlan is the wonderfully open and accepting attitude of the Mazatlan people. Almost everyone will be able to speak at least rudimentary English, and even if they don't, [...]

The Mazatlan Aquarium has added a new attraction.
On Monday October 27, 2008, the Aquarium officially opened their new Ocean Tank, the largest in all of Latinamerica.

The new Ocean Tank was inaugurated with much pomp and circumstance by the mayor of Mazatlan accompanied by a host of other officials. The approximately $850,000 USD project ($8.5 million [...]

The El Cid Marina Hotel is one of the four El Cid properties in Mazatlan, though it's actually about a mile away from the other properties (which are accessible by a free shuttle). With Meditarranean-style architecture, it offers about 200 rooms (suites, actually) in several buildings around the edge of the marina. The highest rated [...]

We've created a list of restaurants in Mazatlan which have a website so that people can look them up. Take a look and vote for your favorites!

MexicoLarry's List of Mazatlan Restaurants

This is the fifth post in a series about the different options for lodging in Mazatlan. For the overview of the different types of options, see the page Mazatlan Lodging.

A worthwhile option for lodging in Mazatlan is a Mazatlan condo. Condos are a great way to spend your vacation. They are simple, yet they offer more than just a hotel room.

Let's take a look at the options available for condos in the different areas of Mazatlan.

"El Rancho" Beach Resort, out of a desire to be more attractive to smaller parties, is now offering discounted rates for 2-person and 4-person occupation. This is a very attractive deal, because guests still get to enjoy all the benefits of the spacious bi-level villas, even though they're only paying for a two- or four-person room.

Out of the desire of making your vacation extra special, "El Rancho" is offering a special promotion for reservations made for Fall 2008. On your vacation at "El Rancho" you can not only relax better than in any other place, you can also delight your taste buds with our extravagant "parrillada," a seafood grill combo for two with lobster, shrimp and fish. It's just one more special touch to make your vacation at "El Rancho" an escape to paradise!

See the relaxing atmosphere for yourself

We are pleased to share the following video of "El Rancho." Professionally produced in conjunction with US Airways, it highlights the unique atmosphere of "El Rancho" - just right for a relaxing vacation!