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Mazatlan Mexico Information

True about La Gran Plaza

I just checked in and see that we have a reply. Yes, what FERN MODENA says is true. They sell all kind of cosmetics, as well as shoes, cloths, and they have Dulceria Valdez which is a good candy store. We also have unisex saloons for haircuts, etc.
If you are at one of the many resorts in the Golden zone or north, you can take the bus that is called Cerritos Juarez, it goes right by La Gran Plaza.

Enjoy it, while you are helping out economy at the same time!
Have fun!


Mazatlan Frank
 
Questions for the Mazatlan Guru

Hi, Frank,

I have a couple of questions for you.

Where is the best place to golf in Mazatlan? price a round?

Last time I was there we went to a resturant downtown but I can't remember the name. I think it was Cafe 28? Ever heard of it or something similar to it?

Last question, where is the best place to get homemade tortillas?

Thanks
Robert
 
Hideaway Beach Club

Frank, you are certainly popular. What do you know about the Hideaway? We have 1 BDR weeks 51 and 52.
Thanks for being there..
michelle
 
Some answers

Therobert
I would say Estrella del Mar
http://www.estrelladelmar.com/Golf.htm

It is very nice. I am not quite sure of the cost, but email them so they tell you.
I think the place is Deli 28, they serve sandwiches and deli stuff, correct? It is on Belisario Dominguez street in the Old Mazatlan.
Many tortilla factories, go to walmart ley, gigante, mega or any of the big supermarkets.

christsh
The Hideaway is the Holiday inn. I have a good friend that stays there every year, he loves it. He just left, but told me that now they are making balconies on the ocean view rooms, sounds nice! My office is almost across the street from the Holiday Inn

Enjoy your stay!


Mazatlan Frank
 
My turn......:)

Frank, my husband had aquired a taste for cigars and wondered if you could recommend a good shop. Also, what is a nice wine to buy in Maz? We realize Mexican wine is not the greatest (no disrespect intended).

Diane
 
I haven´t been here for a while, sorry. For Cuban cigars, I would say Indio shop in the old mazatlan or next to the No Name cafe is a cuban cigar place...


Mazatlan Frank
 
Thanks Frank,
and wine?
 
For Wine and liquor I would say CASA ARIAS by the Aquarium on the Malecon. They have a nice selection and good prices-


Mazatlan Frank
 
Thanks Frank. I am most interested in knowing is the name of a nice wine that we can purchase for the occassional dinner.

Diane
 
Sorry for the delay

I have been absent because things are getting very busy here. I just wanted to do a little posting so people coming to Mazatlan get familiar with things.

Just a little comment about the Pulmonias.
These are small little vehicles that look like golf carts. They started putting them together in the 1960´s, originally brought in from the US and were Cushman and 3 wheels. In the 1970´s as the dollar went up so high, they could not import them in Mazatlan, so they started making their own version out of the old Volkswagen, that is when they changed to 4 wheel. As they were so much competition to the regular taxis, well they made their own version, which we call safaris. They were actually calling them at the beggining Penicilins, because they would say that they were the cure to Pneumonia (Pulmonia). They are actually the cars that in the US were called The Thing. The difference is that Pulmonias have no doors and the safaris do have doors.

Just a little comment, so you all know.

To All of you, FELIZ NAVIDAD!!!!!

Mazatlan Frank :)
 
Frank, thank you much for all the information that are providing. I have an exchange into Costa de Oro Beach in March 2006 and I have a few questions

1) Where is this resort compared to the shopping area?

2) Have you ever heard of Mexican Dental Vacation? You had said in a previous post that alot of American and Canadians came to Mazatlan for dental work. I was in a near fatal car accident last year and a lot of my front teeth were knocked out. I have a denture now, but can't imagine having it for the rest of my life (I'm only 44). I need about 20K worth of dental work and Mexican Dental Vacation can do it for about 55%-60% of what it costs in Washington state. They advertise that they are the only clinic in Mazatlan that is "run by Americans, for Americans and Canadians.

3) Would we need to rent a car, or can we rely on taxi's and buses?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Mary
 
Hi Mary
Go to Mazinfo.com and you will see tourist pages with info including recommended dentists by residents of Mazatlan. I would get more than one /price based on the amount you will be spending.

But having said that, I have an appointment in February with that dental office to have my teeth chemically bleached. I don't know when you are planning to go down but I can email you when I get back about it.

Diane
 
DianeH said:
Hi Mary
Go to Mazinfo.com and you will see tourist pages with info including recommended dentists by residents of Mazatlan. I would get more than one /price based on the amount you will be spending.

But having said that, I have an appointment in February with that dental office to have my teeth chemically bleached. I don't know when you are planning to go down but I can email you when I get back about it.

Diane
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Thanks Diane. I've had all of my upper teeth extracted and currently wearing a denture. What I'm looking for are implants and then crowns and bridges. I'd love to hear about your experience. My husband and I had already had an exchange into Mazatlan in March when I saw their ad in the Alaska Airlines magazine. The office manager and I have e-mailed each other and while the price is a little spendy, it's about 40%-50% cheaper than here in the states.

I'll check out that website.

Mary
 
Sorry!

I appologize that I cannot answer some of your questions quickly, but I get home late sometimes and I barely answer my emails, I get around 20-25 per day. If you have a question and you would loke, email me direct fkole2000@hotmail.com
I will be waiting for your questions,

Feliz Año Nuevo!


Mazatlan Frank
 
Taxi from airport to hotel zone

Frank,

We are going to Mazatlan at the end of month and want to take a taxi (for 2) from the airport. Last time we just took a big bus and stopped at 15 hotels before we got to ours. Needless to say we spent over 2 hours on the bus. Do you know how much it would be to just jump in a taxi and get to the hotel zone in a half hour rather than 2 hours?

Also where can we buy fresh shrimp? I think when we were there a couple of years ago it was toward old town but I don't remember the street address.

TIA

Imo
 
The street name is Aquilles Serdan, and it is a couple of blocks off the Malecon.

Fern

ipowell said:
Frank,
Also where can we buy fresh shrimp? I think when we were there a couple of years ago it was toward old town but I don't remember the street address.

TIA

Imo
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Airport Taxi

Yes, for a taxi at the airport, you can go to the airport taxi (yellow taxis) booth and pay for the taxi right there. They will give you a ticket for the taxi. Tell them that you want a taxi for yourself and not the colectivo (which is a van with several people). I am not sure of the cost, but it should be around 20 and 25 us depending on the Hotel.
The shrimp market is also known locally as Las Changueras. There you can find all the different sizes of shrimp at the best prizes. But check prices and sizes first as each one is individually owned.
If you need more information, email me fkole2000@hotmail.com in case I do not answer sooner. SOmetimes I get busy and can not visit the forum.

Enjoy Mazatlan.

Mazatlan Frank
 
Mazatlan Frank said:
I have threads on other boards and I would like to start one here. If anyone has questions about the City of Mazatlan, please ask. I will be writing a little information also but questions are welcome!
I live in Mazatlan so I have seen a few sites, but never have stayed in any, but if you have questions about Activities, Beaches, Prices or general information, please ask.
Have a nice weekend!

Mazatlan Frank
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Thank you for your generous offer of information, Frank. My aunt will be joining us at the Sea Garden with extended family for the week of Mar 24-31. But she will arrive from Phoenix on Thursday, March 23 and needs a hotel room for the night. What do you recommend? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Rolf Olson in snowy Minnesota
 
Fishing Mazatlan

Been to Mazatlan several years ago. Enjoyed the fishing and being out on the water. Any suggestions on some reputable locals to go with. We like to go out in panga's and a larger boat if 6 of us go out. We like to negotiate a fair price and go out several times a week. Please include phone numbers, e-mail, name or how to contact this person. Thanks
 
Fishing/Mazatlan

mnwalleye99 said:
Been to Mazatlan several years ago. Enjoyed the fishing and being out on the water. Any suggestions on some reputable locals to go with. We like to go out in panga's and a larger boat if 6 of us go out. We like to negotiate a fair price and go out several times a week. Please include phone numbers, e-mail, name or how to contact this person. Thanks
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:cool: I always use Escualo Fleet. Good boats and good skippers; they operate from Dock #10 at the new Marina Mazatlan, on the North end of the Golden Zone. Dial 913-03-03 for their office across from the Hotel Fiesta Inn, or see the tour desk at your resort. www.escualosportfishing.com or escualo@mazatlan.com.mx
 
My recollection from visiting Mazatlan in the 1980s is that the Pulmonias were then called Mariposas (Butterfly in English) and you could rent them rather cheap.
 
RV Park, Mar Rosa

Hi, Since you live there you may know if Mar Rose, RV park, next door to the Holiday Inn is still in operation and would be open in the summer. We drove down there last winter and had heard rumors it might close. We own a timeshare at the Inn at Maz. and our kids and grandkids will be staying there so am hoping we can stay at Mar Rose since it is the closest to the Inn and is on the water. I tried emailing them to the email address listed but it came back.
We really love Mazatlan and love staying at the Inn. The same people have been working there for years and service is excellent. Like the location since we can walk to most every place we like to go.
Jacquie
 
When we were in Maz last month we stopped in to Mar Rosa to check it out. We have a phone number: 011-52-669-913-6187.

Also, you can email them at GABRIELA_VANDUYN@bc.sympatico.ca

We also checked out San Bartolo RV Park which is closer to the PBonito Maz (not ocean side, in about a block). I don't have info on them but you could probably get it from Google.

Diane
 
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