Travelers dreaming of faraway beaches for a trip this winter may be surprised to find armed military patrolling their favorite beach destinations. However, this should not be alarming, and it is becoming standard practice in some areas. Tourism is a huge source of income for many countries with beautiful beaches, and protecting visitors is a …
Want to chase waterfalls in Jamaica? Relax in the latest luxurious resort in Turks and Caicos? Discover hidden gems in Central America? Whatever your tastes, these sunny vacation destinations are the perfect choice for travelers looking to get a little off the beaten path this winter season. Antigua, Guatemala Why not spend your next winter …
Let me be the first to say WELCOME to Mazatlán! It’s so fantastic that your cruise is going to stop here, because Mazatlán really does live up to its nickname of being the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’. Funny enough, Mazatlán is still relatively unknown to many travellers, which makes it more of an authentic and …
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 …
Since coming to Mazatlán almost 6 months ago, I’ve been on a mission to find the best things to do in the city so that I can share them with you. Let me tell you, there is a LOT of incredibly fun and unique things to do in Mazatlán, but some have stuck out to …
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, …
Mazatlán is the city that truly has it all. No matter if you are a history buff who loves architecture and cobble stone streets, or if you are beach bum who favours a condo tower with gym and pool, Mazatlán will have the ideal area for you to live in. The biggest question for newcomers …
There is no cooler way to get around Mazatlan than riding in a pulmonia. If you’ve taken one of these open air taxis before, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Warm ocean breeze blowing through your hair, loud bass from rhythmic latino music pumping from the speakers, flying down the malecon while watching the …
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 …
There has been much debate since UBER entered the Mazatlán market two years ago. Technically UBER still operates within a grey area in the city and is not officially recognized by government. That being said ridesharing companies are alive and well in Mazatlán. When it comes to the Mazatlán Airport, it’s a whole different story. Uber and …