Mazatlán is the largest city of Sinaloa state of
Mexico, may be second after Mexico City. With population of 700,000 it is the
largest Mexican port on the Pacific Ocean and the main industrial center in the
Mexican west. Beyond of the Tropic of Cancer, 1089 km north-west of Mexico
City, is Mazatlán, spread along a peninsula at the foot of Sierra Madre. The
beauty of his setting and its worm winters has made it a popular resort on the
Sea of Cortes, north of Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. It is on
the same north latitude like Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos, situated on the top
of California Peninsula. Mayan Palace Sea Gardens is one of the oldest resort
in Mazatlán and Mexico. We were there 10 years ago, after visiting Cabo San
Lukas, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya on the Caribbean
coast.
Zona
Dorada (Gold District) is situated in the North part of the coats of Mazatlan.
There are situated all hotels and resorts, including Mayan Palace.
Avenida del Mar is along Playa Camaron and Playa Norte. Around the largest city
beach are all monuments built: Fisherman’s (Al Pescador), Continuity of Life,
Cliff Divers, Mazatleca Woman (Mazatleca Muler), Deer Monument (Monumento El
Vanadito) and Pedro Infante Monumento. After Sport Fishing Port on ytje end of
Peninsula is The Light House (El Faro) on the top of the Hill (Cerro del
Creston). On the North of all Monuments is Centro Historico with the main
building in all Mexican cities – The City Cathedral, center square (Place
Machado) with Town Hall, heatro Paralta (17th century Opera House), The
Aquarium, Museo Arquelogico de Mazatlán and Museo de Arte.
