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 …
When I was 18 I took my first trip to Mexico without knowing one word in Spanish. I remember landing and immediately realizing I had made a big mistake. So many people started talking to me in Spanish and I had no way of understanding them, or even to express that I couldn’t understand them. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Update 2019: It looks like the hotel will be up for some renovations this year, so stay tuned for new pictures of the changes to the resort! Westin Junior Suite Puerto Vallarta – Worth The Upgrade? Well, if you like jacuzzis that face into the ocean, then YES, the Junior Suite upgrade at the …
The ‘Junior Suite’ rooms at the Sheraton in Puerto Vallarta are UNREAL! I think they might be PV’s best kept secret, because most people don’t even know they exist! plus: they’ve just been reno’ed and look great with their new makeover.
This hotel won our hearts last year with the EPIC Governor Suite. I mean… have you seen this wrap around balcony with private hot-tub? The Grand Fiesta is not your average All Inclusive!