Mazatlan Vacation Travel Deals, Package Vacations, Hotels, Flights, Tours

Mazatlan is located on the Pacific Ocean across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula. It is the closest Mexican resort town to the United States. Mazatlan has been nicknamed the "Pearl of the Pacific." Although the beaches are lined with resorts, tourism is not the most important aspect of the city allowing for a more relaxed attitude toward tourism. It features a more laid back pace, little of the usual tourist pressuring from staff and locals, and the opportunity to truly relax, while still providing all the amenities and activities synonymous with Mexican vacationing. Mazatlan features a transitional tropical wet and dry climate with a marked dry season in the winter and a wet season that is short, very rainy and humid from July to September. ...

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Mazatlan has over 24 km of inviting beaches, with the most popular being in the Golden Zone, as well as many attractions, historical sites, and interesting monuments. There are plenty of tours and excursions, including sport fishing and dolphin sighting. With plenty of family friendly options, families will want to visit Stone Island and the Aquarium. An excursion to the peninsula of Stone Island features beautiful fine sand beaches, waving palms, fresh seafood, hiking, horseback riding, and a myriad of water sports. The Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Mexico featuring marine life exhibits and great sea lion shows. Mazatlan even has a beautiful botanical garden. Kids will also enjoy the local batting cages, miniature golf, and a water park with giant slides and the usual attractions. Adults will enjoy a tour of the Mexico's largest brewery, Pacifico, where tours and samples are available. Mazatlan has two championship 18 hole golf courses and one aged 9 hole course. There are also tennis complexes, bullfights, Triple A baseball, many water sport activities, and shopping.

The location of most tourist hotels and activity is called the Golden Zone. This area also features finer restaurants and local nightlife, including Fiesta Land, Mazatlan party headquarters. Old Mazatlan is considered the Historic Zone and this area around the center of town is great to explore. Many of the oldest buildings have been restored or in the process of being restored. As you walk around you will encounter inviting sidewalk cafes and friendly locals. Mazatlan is truly a delightful vacation destination and SellOffVacations.com will gladly get there with ease and affordability.