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The winter season is quickly approaching and Americans are rushing to find the warmest places to visit, at affordable prices.
Mexico is significantly popular this time of year among travelers looking for a winter vacation. While hot spots like Oaxaca, Mexico City, and Puerto Vallarta certainly appeal, there’s a lesser-known destination that has all the beaches and cultural experiences you could want.
Nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, Mazatlan is a colonial city in Sinaloa.
Known for its bustling boardwalk (12 miles long to be exact) and quick access to local beaches, Mazatlan is the Mexican getaway you’ve been looking for this winter!
Local events
It’s no secret that Mexicans are extremely proud of their culture and waste no time celebrating it every chance they get. While music is at the forefront of the country’s culture, there is also so much going on, especially in Mazatlan!
Day of the Dead:
A holiday full of color, old stories, song, dance and traditional dishes. The Day of the Dead is celebrated across the country on November 1 and 2.
These years ‘Art of legends’ The theme is to honor the memories of those who were instrumental in the development of Mazatlan’s arts and culture scene. Visitors can expect to tour the Municipal Art Center, party in the streets with locals and witness the world-famous Day of the Dead parade.
- Exhibitions: November 1, 2023, from 7 p.m. – tickets are free but required
- Callejoneada Parade: November 1, 2023, at 8:00 PM through the historic district
You won’t be bored
Whether you want to relax or stay busy, Mazatlan’s many beaches and activities give snowbirds plenty to choose from. Imagine waking up on a sunny morning and walking through the city’s historic district or doing water sports on the beach: there is so much to do!
As well as there being so much to do outside to make the most of the weather, there is also a plethora of activities to explore indoors (if you get an unlucky rainy day during your trip).
Activities to try during your visit:
- Plaza Machado
- Gran Acuario Mar De Cortes
- Observatory 1873 (what you can do while you’re here):
Funicular, Museum, Agaviary, Bird Sanctuary, Ancestral Meeting Center and the beautiful Sky Bar 360 to end the visit with a few drinks!
Excellent gastronomy
Fancy fish? Maybe a light beer? Mazatlan’s location on the Pacific Ocean makes it a prime spot for seafood lovers, especially since it’s the shrimp capital of the world!
A fun option for a day trip is to explore one of the region’s many agave distilleries, where visitors can learn about the liquor process (while tasting, of course!)
Take a ‘Barrio Bites’ food tour of the old town or stroll through the 100-year-old Mercado Pino Suarez on your own time and taste some local favorites. Whatever you choose, you will be 100% in foodie heaven the entire time.
Restaurant reviews for local dishes:
What we’re all here for… PERFECT WEATHER!
Winter birds rejoice! You’ll be happy to know that if you’re planning a trip between December and March, this is usually the best time to visit due to the weather.
There’s nothing worse than a rainy day at the beach or an afternoon that’s unbearably hot. Luckily, with very little rain and temperatures around 70 degrees, it’s just about the perfect temperature to explore the city’s many beaches, take a few day hikes, and go on an adventure!
Thanks to the weather, this is also a good time to experience the abundance of wildlife.
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