A good choice for the first timer might be the Hotel Playa Mazatlan owned by Canadians and housing both the Canadian Consulate and Canadian Hollidays offices. The local buses are modern, cheap and air-conditioned and you simply flag one down. If you want to sample traditional Mexican food or are a seafood lover, you are in heaven. Don't miss the popular El Shrimp Bucket, a longtime landmark restaurant on the beach road in Old Mazatlan, about a 15-20 minute Pulmonia ride from the Golden Zone. Shopping in Mazatlan is as effortless as lying on the beach.
Vendors walk the beach peddling everything from wood carvings to blankets.
Avoid the two sterile air conditioned modern shopping malls in favor of the 100 year old market in the centre of downtown where most of the locals still go daily for their groceries. Whether you plan to party, worship the sun, travel alone or with the family, Mazatlan offers plenty of options for a memorable vacation. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.