Mazatlan Profile
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| Mazatlan is a lively beach city with relatively inexpensive restaurants, moderately priced beachfront hotels, and a pretty downtown. Offers fishing and lots of beach activities. |
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| Swimming | | | Swimming on multiple beaches, including Deer and Stone Islands |
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| Surfing | | | Excellent conditions yearound from beginner to expert. Check out Playa Bruja, Playa Olas Altas, Cerritos Beach, Cagadazo Beach, and Playa Los Pinos. |
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| Snorkeling | | | Not the best snorkeling, but a few nice spots |
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| Fishing | | | Trips daily for marlin, sailfish, dorado and yellowfin tuna |
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| Walking | | | A long malecon, seemingly endless beaches, in town walks |
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| Golf | | | Two 18-hole courses |
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| Kayaking | | | Sea kayaks rented for Deer Island, other locales | |
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| Boating | | | Marina; lots of boat trips, sailing yachts |
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| Sailing | | | El Cid Yacht Club; good sailing |
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| Good Food | | | Great seafood, good variety of restaurants |
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| Jet Skis | | | Jet skis for rent on Playa Gaviotas |
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| Club Scene | | | Senor Frogs and other party hearty clubs attract vacationers, locals |
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| Museums | | | Small art and archaeology museums; nothing special |
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| Sightseeing | | | Nice aquarium is fun for kids; old mining towns for day trips |
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| Tennis | | | A great place to play tennis |
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| Handicrafts | | | Mostly shell art and imports from other regions |
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| Shopping | | | Fair |
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| Sporting Events | | | Good baseball team |
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| Birdwatching | | | 0 |
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| Colonial | | | Many nice vintage buildings downtown, though few are colonial |
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| Ocean | | | Pacific Coast |
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| City | | | A seaside city with resort emphasis |
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| Humid | | | Sea breezes mitigate tropical heat |
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| Dry | | | Dry season November through June |
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| Nature | | | 0 |
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| Charm | | | The old colonial part of town has been restored and there are many good outdoor restaurants and cafes around the plaza. |
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| Single | | | Lots of action for singles at area beaches, bars |
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| EnglishSpeaking | | | Lots of ex-pats and English-speaking groups; locals speak English |
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| International Airport | | | Yes, but not too many direct international flights |
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Weather | | | Hot, rainy and muggy in the summer - perfect in the winter. |
