Information about real estate and lifestyle in Mazatlán

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General Mazatlán information
Mazatlan, known as the “Pearl of the Pacific”, is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. Located in the south of the state of Sinaloa, on the Pacific Coast with around 15 miles of inviting beautiful sandy beaches, it’s no wonder Mazatlan plays host to more than one million visitors per year. Mazatlan offers the visitor, a combination of cultural and natural attractive resources that gives the perfect touch to enjoy this beautiful destiny. Mazatlan has a tropical weather that fluctuates from mid-60's to mid-90's depending on the time of the year, but regularly weather is temperate.
Mazatlan counts with a great hotel infrastructure of first order throughout the coast, with more than 10,000 hotel rooms offered, exquisite gastronomy, crafts of the region, a large variety of activities and great night life at the hotel zone, among many of the things you can find in this beautiful destination Mazatlan has lots of activities to offer, such as water sports, golfing, tennis, shopping, great walking zone at the “Malecon” (boardwalk) and much more.
Mazatlan is also known worldwide for its excellent sport fishing, as well as great dove, duck and quail hunting. With its beautiful Pacific Ocean beaches and the city’s colonial architecture, that is observed in its historical downtown that clearly illustrates the culture and traditions of Mexico, Mazatlan has everything you are looking for to have the greatest vacation ever, come on over and enjoy it.
Reasonably priced health care
Health Care is available and reasonably priced. Among others, The Sharp Hospital, modeled after the one in San Diego, is up to big-city standards in the U.S. Sharp is where the cruise lines sailing the Mexican Riviera send their ailing employees, and local dentists take care of their teeth. No wonder: prices in the city hospitals are much lower than north of the border for high quality treatment. Some doctors even make house calls!
Mazatlán and its distance to the border
You can drive from/to Nogales in 12 hours, although leisurely motorists tend to stop overnight halfway. By bus it's 16 hours. By air, it's a scant 2 hours to Phoenix or Houston, 2 1/2 hours to Los Angeles, less than 3 to Denver or Salt Lake City. All those are hubs for further travel on Mexicana, America West, Continental, AeroMexico, Alaska, Delta, Frontier -- the airlines that serve Mazatlan.
Mazatlán's low cost of life
Retirees living here find that their pensions go one third farther than back home. You can still get a cart full of groceries for less than , and household help is reasonable and available.
When did you last pay .50 for a movie ticket? Being a big city, Mazatlan has a good transportation system with bus fares running about 70 cents, taxis around or for most trips around town. You don't really need a car.
Official Mazatlán's video
Main activities to do in Mazatlán
- Famous Mazatlán's Carnival
- The Old Mazatlán's tour
- World's largest boardwalk
- Deep sea sportfishing
- Professional golf courses
- Highest natural lighthouse

