Mazatlán, a city on Mexico’s pacific coast, is quickly becoming the next cruise port destination hotspot. The stunning colonial city keeps growing year after year with more cruise lines adding it to their itineraries. And I can see why- Mazatlán is a phenomenal city with lots to offer a day-tripping cruise tourist. But is Mazatlán …
If you look at the annual weather of all the popular coastal cities in Mexico, they are all going to be very similar at first glance. You’ll see an average annual temperature of around 26°c (80f) no matter if you’re looking in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlán. However, there are many other factors (like average …
Many visitors get so captivated by the magic of Mazatlán that they end up staying! We have heard story after story about someone who just came here to visit friends and haven’t been home for 20 years, or someone who came for a week but now snowbirds here half the year. We get it. Mazatlán …
Want to get day pass access to the best beachfront resorts in Mazatlán without spending big bucks for a room? There are many hotels in the Golden Zone that allow you to buy a ‘Day Pass’, which lets you chill at the pool and beach all day without being an overnight guest. Most Day Passes …
The secret’s out. Mazatlán has been booming the last few years as tourists have been re-discovering the magical city known as ‘The Pearl of the Pacific’. Since I relocated to Mazatlán from Canada, I’ve had tons of people asking me for advice and recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat. …
Hiking ‘El Faro’ is one of the best things to do in Mazatlán, even if you’re just visiting for the day. In fact, the hike is listed on TripAdvisor as the 6th most popular attraction in Mazatlán out of 64. The panoramic views from the top are spectacular! You can literally see the entire city, …
Good news Mazatlán fans – there are now more direct flights to the Pearl of the Pacific than ever before! Mazatlán is undergoing a massive wave of popularity from both domestic and international tourists, which has airlines adding more non-stop flight options to the city from Mexico, Canada and the United States. I don’t know …
As a blonde with super thin and super fine hair, travelling around the world and finding salons that know how to process my type of blonde has been a massive challenge. No matter where I am traveling in the world, when I find a salon that can work with thin, blonde hair, I feel that …
First off let me say this, I absolutely love Puerto Vallarta and used to spend time living there as a snowbird during the winter. In the last three years though, things have changed and it hasn’t been for the better. With a sad heart we decided to move on from Puerto Vallarta and traded it …
I stumbled across Agatha Kitchen Bar on my very first day in Mazatlán. I was walking down Ave Playa Gaviotas and it couldn’t help but catch my eye. Here was this sleek and modern restaurant that looked more like something you’d find in Vancouver instead of a coastal city in Mexico. Now, it could have …
When I mention the expat lifestyle in Mazatlán, most people envision walking up and down the sandy beach, having a margarita while watching the sunset over the ocean, or hearing Banda play traditional songs along the malecon. What most people wouldn’t imagine being a part of Mazatlán’s lifestyle is a stand-up comedy club, but that …