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Estado de Sinaloa

hello i am 16. we are coming to mazatlan soon for 5 days. what are some things that i shouldnt miss on this fun trip?
ive never been to mazatlan myself and id really apreciate some tips.

How can I get from Phoenix AZ to Los Mochis, Mexico by bus? The biggest hurdle seems to be the Phoenix - Nogales segment.

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At the Royal Villas Resort in Mazatlan, is there an automated bank machine or will I have to leave the resort to find a bank or automated bank machine?

Hello I will be in Mazatlan for 1 month with my wife and I am hoping to play at the Golf Campestre, I am staying in the Golden Zone; anyone planning to go between Feb 10 to March 10 as my wife does not play? Thank you

I am looking for something along the lines of a Bed and Breakfast place in Mazatlan. Any suggestions? What I would really like is room and board in a Mexican home for one month.

My husband and I are planning our first trip to Mexico in November, specifically to Mazatlan(El Cid El Moro Hotel). I went to the US travel site and there were warnings posted on traveling to that area. I am wondering if it is still OK to travel to Mazatlan and I would like recent reviews if anyones traveled there recently. Thanks!

During the day, which are the best choices... silk, cotton or there's one other, maybe acetate? material but it's light also? I know cotton can feel hot, but thinking maybe silk would be not warm enough? I don't wear much polyester.

I would like to know if there is any secure short term ( 3-6) day parking available near the Mazatlan (for La Paz) ferry terminal ? thanks grappa135

does any one know what the cheese is in th gus gus shrimp at the gus gus restaurant. the dish is made with shrimp, bacon and stuffed with cheese. loved the dish and want recreate it at home. thanks upperdeck

Does anyone have any good info. on this resort ? I know the golf is good here, but just curious about any feed back, positive or negative feeling that you may have. The web link looks pretty inviting for the resort noted in the title line above. Thanks in advance. T K

Every year we take a King David bus to the Golden Zone when we arrive at the airport from Chicago for Christmas and New Years. I do not enjoy the half hour wait, then hour plus ride stopping at all the other resorts...for the 5th time! If I want to see other resorts, I will let someone pay me250 with a free breakfast! About how much are the taxis? We have 4 adults, less than average luggage amounts (laundry service is soooo cheap) and a wheelchair, so not sure if a single taxi would work. Any ideas?

I would like to spend a night or two someplace near Mazatlan, or maybe even do a long day trip, where I could get up in the mountains and do some hiking. Anything from a short day hike, to a couple day trek would be great. Anyone know anyplace with good trails or backroad walking? Any nice little villages to spend the night? On google maps I see a Aserradero Parque Natural that is west of El Salto, would that be an option? I can't find any information on it. Thanks!

Does anyone know if Twin Towers, the hostel-like place on the isla, is still there, I have read confilitcing information online. Or, would someone recomend anyplace else to stay? Anyone know about the availability of storage lockers at any of the places with camping or hamocks? Thanks for the help.

Can I get A Pulmonia to take my husband and I from the airport to our hotel "la Siesta" I read that they are not allowed on the airport grounds. also do you know the approx.fee if they are available....thank you for any information you may share.

My sister arrives in Mazatlan at 7:40pm on Monday night, and was trying to make a reservation with a shuttle service to pick her up and take her to her hotel. Unfortunately, most shuttle services will not pick people up from the airport after 6:00pm! Does anyone know if there is some sort of shuttle service available from the airport after 6:00pm? If so, what is it called, and could she take it without having a prior reservation? Also, the cost, por favor! Or are taxis the only way that time of night? If so, what she should expect to pay to get to the malecon area? Thanks for your help.

Would like to meet interpreter for lots of questions about the area. Arriving mid feb.09 Contact ididerod@juno.com thanks

We want to ride in a Pulmonia but do not know how much to offer. We dont want to be cheap about it but neither do we want to get ripped off. How much should a ride from the port to downtown be?

We are taking our family on a vacation to Mazatlan in Febuary 2009. My mother in law informed me that there is a lot of bad things going on in Mazatlan. We are American and I heard that Americans are being kidnapped? Should I be concerned for our safety?

I was recently in Mazatlan on vacation and had a massage at the Land of the Deer massage. I'm trying to obtain contact information, either phone number or address. Thank you

Hi, my name is Dana and I'm hoping that someone can help me. Last month (Oct. '08) my boyfriend and I visited Mazatlan briefly when our ship docked in port. We went to the Golden Zone and visited a nice jewelry store, which I believe was called Azteca. It stood out because it had a very interesting, ornate-looking storefront. Inside, I tried on some beautiful tanzanite rings, but didn't buy one. Since that time, my boyfriend and I have talked about getting engaged, and I can't find any tanzanite rings on the internet that are as beautiful as the ones I saw in that store. I've tried finding the store on the internet, but to no avail. Is anyone familiar with this jewelry/art store? If so, could you please email me the website or phone number? Many thanks! Dana

I am bringing my dog to Mazatlan for christmas does anybody have any tips for me.

I am getting married in Mazatlan next February and wanted to know if any one could refer me to a local wedding planner?

Since the train is out for a one day (6am - 11pm) cruise ship stop in historic Topolobampo any other suggestions? We are a couple 54 and 65 years old pretty fit who would like to see a bit of the area. Thanks!

How far/long of a drive from Phoenix, Arizona to Topolobampo, and when does the ferry leave to La Paz(on the Baja)? Recommended hotels to stay in on the way if necessary? How long is the ferry ride to La Paz? Cost for a caron the ferry? Possible to rent a berthon the ferry? Thanks.

five in my group are arriving wed the 25th. Headed for emerald bay and looking for a taxi to hold us and our luggage. I figured it must be cheaper to get a taxi ride unless they charge per person. Thanks for any suggestions.

I will be staying at the Sea Garden over New Year. I have been trying to find a map with its location on, with great difficulty. I understand it's "10 minutes north" of the gold zone. Does anyone have any idea where it is and where there is a map on the web Also, what is the weather like at New Year, and what can we expect there then.

We are planning to be in Mazatlan at Christmas. Does anyone have suggestions about what a family can do on Christmas Eve? Are most restaurants open? What about Catholic church services? Are there any children's events? When we were in Mexico City at Christmas, there were many carnival-like booths in the park and many people out with their families and having their pictures taken during the early evening on Christmas Eve. Does Mazatlan have anything like this? Also, are there posadas or Christmas plays during the week before Christmas? We will have our children and grandchildren with us and would appreciate any information or suggestions. Thanks so much!

We hope to travel very light, one carry on bag each, for a week in Mazatlan. Does anyone know if Los Sabalos Hotel has a coin laundry or of one near by?

My daughter is planning to be in Culiacan for a week as part of a church mission at the orphanage. U.S. papers are talking about drug wars etc. Is it safe to be in Cuilcan?

From a cruise ship that docks at Topolobampo for 1 day, is there a way to see some of Copper Canyon and get back to the ship?