Added: 01/10/2006 |
Mazatlan -be ready for active vacationsSinaloa is bordered by the states of Sonora to the north. To the west of Sinaloa lies the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California. Sinaloa is the most important state in Mexico in terms of agriculture, and additionally has one of the largest fishing fleets. Culturally, it is known for a style of music known as banda. The state capital of Sinaloa is Culiacan.
Mazatlan is a Nahuatl word meaning "place of the deer". The city was founded in the 1820s. By the mid-1800s, a large group of immigrants had arrived from Germany. Mazatlan is the second-largest city in the state and Mexico's largest commercial port. It is also a popular tourist destination, its beaches lined with resort hotels. A car ferry plies its trade across the Gulf of California from Mazatlan to La Paz, Baja California Sur.
In 2005, Mazatlan hosted and won the "Serie del Caribe", which is an annual baseball tournament with teams from México, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. The nickname which has been given to Mazatlan. "Pearl of the Pacific", has nothing to do with pearls, it is a gracious compliment to this very friendly Pacific resort city. Mazatlan is a very interesting city and embraces tourism with a zest, but Mazatlan is more than just a resort. Mazatlan could survive just fine without tourism. The tourism industry in Mazatlan is not the most important item on this city's agenda. This translates to a more kicked back attitude toward tourism and this can be a big plus to tourists. Mazatlan is home to the Pacifico brewery, which makes one of Mexico's most popular beers.
If you stay where most tourists stay, Zona Dorada, you would never know Mazatlan was such an industrious city. So Mazatlan is a little different than most resorts. Mazatlan is also a city with an incredible history.
When you visit Mazatlan, you should prepare yourself for an active vacation. Mazatlan has great beaches, many attractions, a variety of interesting historical sites and many interesting monuments spread out all over the city. Just visiting the monuments and statues could take up an entire day. Of course, if all you want to do is enjoy the surf and sun, this is OK too. The beach and the water activities associated with resort vacations is what vacations are all about for many travelers.
Mazatlan offers you many different choices for your vacation, kicked back - full relaxation, active - adventurous, ecological - exploratory. You may come to Mazatlan to relax but the lure of exploration is a constant possibility if you happen to venture very far away from your hotel.
Mazatlan is home to one of the worlds greatest parties, Carnival. Mazatlan during Carnival is an unforgettable experience. Carnival, usually the last week in February or the first part of March, is a 100 year old Mazatlan tradition. The expertise that goes into the planning of this event is evident everywhere during Carnival. This is truly one of the great celebrations in the world. If you wish to visit Mazatlan during Carnival you should make your reservations well in advance as this giant party is no secret among the Mexicans and savvy travelers.
Mazatlan is a city with an interesting past and a very bright future.
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