Guidebook for Mazatlan

The city has ample eco-taxis (which are regular sedans) to take you to where you need to go. Fares vary depending on where you need to go, but fares cost around 100 pesos (about $4) for a single ride. Alternatively, you can take one of the iconic pulmonias. These open-air golf carts provide a unique way to get to your destination, but are generally more expensive than a regular taxi as there are more upkeep costs for drivers.

Alternatively, you can take the bus. Mazatlán's bus system covers many of the top sights in the city, including the Golden Zone and El Faro. Fares are much less expensive at around 8 pesos (about $0.33). Know that the buses aren't as tourist-friendly as other transportation options, so you're better off knowing some Spanish to navigate your way around. Before you set off, check with your hotel for an updated bus map.

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"La Posadas," the remarkable buildup to Christmas Eve, is perhaps the most delightful and unique Mexican tradition. Beginning December 16th, it commemorates the events in the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. After dark, each night of the "Posada," a procession begins led by two children. The children carry a small pine-decorated platform bearing replicas of Joseph and Mary riding a burro. Other members of the company, all with lighted long slender candles, sing the "Litany of the Virgin" as they approach the door of the house assigned to the first "Posada."

Almost every region of Mexico has its local bands, but in Mazatlan the band acquired a different personality thanks to the nostalgic feelings of a group of Germari businessmen who lived here. They wanted to incorporate new wind instruments into the traditional bands, and they gave local musicians accesss to the musical scores for Prussian songs, polkas and marches, so that these local groups began to sound different from bands in the rest of the country. The Sinaloan tambora of the 20th century was the precursor of what is now called "musica grupera", whose popularity reaches all of mexico.

September is the most important month for Mexican history. Las Fiestas Patrias, or Homeland Celebrations, include La Noche del Grito, Mexican Independence Day, and el Día de Los Ninos Héroes de Chapultepec. All are celebrated in mid September making it an important month for Mexican National heritage. Find out how Las Fiestas Patrias originated, or read about the activities that surround this festive day.

In Mazatlan, the callejoneadas (street processions) started as occasional activities in the late 20th century. The idea was to promote the Historic Center when the renovation of the area began. This traditional Mexican custom was revived so that both locals and visitors could appreciate the historic value of the area with its narrow streets, its plazas and its old mansions where generations of Mazatlecos had lived their lives.

In the Mediterranean, sacrificing bulls is a practice dating back to pre-historic times. In Greece for example, killing the minotaur is symbolic of a bullfight. Bullfighting as we know it today, started in the village squares, and became formalised, with the building of the bullring in Ronda in the late 18th century. From that time, it began to follow a particular sequence of events: the entrance of the bull, the picador, the banderilleros, and finally the matador (bullfighter). Many of the picadors' horses were injured in the early days, so these heavy horses now wear protection.

How much to go from here to downtown´s market passing by the malecon? ¿Cuánto por ir de aquí al Mercado del centro pasando por el malecón? How much is that? ¿Cuánto cuesta eso? That is too expensive, I want a discount. ¡Está muy caro! Quiero un descuento. Which way is the malecón? ¿Para adónde está el malecón?

Come to Mazagua and enjoy all the attractions we have for you. If you like excitement, here you will not want anything. You will be able to have a great time going up, down, shouting and swimming in all our magnificent pools and slides, because everything is designed for you to have a great time.

Party Store in Prados del Sol

Visit Mazatlán Aquarium and live an unforgettable experience. Get to know the marine world in our fish tanks, you will be surprised by our exhibits and take your photo with our exotic Macaws.