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- Mazatlán
Mazatlán
The holiday destination of Mazatlán is the most important port
on the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is also the shrimp capital of
the world, with the largest fleet of commercial shrimp vessels in
Latin America. This attractive city also has the reputation of
being one of Mexico's premier beach holiday resorts.
The contrast between commercial port and tourist resort is
extremely well balanced, combining world-renowned deep sea fishing,
miles of beaches, excellent seafood, water activities and a choice
of accommodation to suit all tastes. Fondly called the 'Pearl of
the Pacific', Mazatlán boasts Mexico's longest and prettiest
waterfront promenade, or
malecon. This is the city's defining characteristic, and
much of the city life can be viewed from here.
The colonial old town centre is the heart of Mazatlán, where the
busy main plaza, alongside the 19th century cathedral with its blue
and gold motifs, and the open-air market are a hive of activity.
The city emanates a combination of laid-back seaside charm and
affordable luxury, its beaches lined with bars and outdoor cafés,
and the sky above filled with colourful parasails. Sunbathers and
hawkers compete for space on the city beaches, and fishing vessels
and jet skis circulate in the Mazatlán bay.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language in Mexico. Some English
is spoken in tourist regions.
Money
Mexican currency is the New Peso (MXN) divided into 100
centavos. Credit cards are widely accepted, particularly Visa,
MasterCard and American Express. Travellers cheques are generally
accepted, but cannot be cashed on Sundays. ATMs are available in
most cities and towns and are the most convenient way to get money,
but for safety reasons they should only be used during business
hours. Although most businesses will accept foreign currency it is
best to use pesos. Foreign currency can be exchanged at one of many
casas de cambio(exchange houses), which have longer hours
and offer a quicker service than the banks.