Mazatlán 2024

Back for a second year to Mazatlán, Mexico. The sunsets here are spectacular. This year's condo location as Las Gavias Grand which has a truly grand heated pool - probably the largest pool I've ever seen.

This year we were able to play pickleball at a set of courts right across the street. I went for one nice run on the blue path though this year the path was torn up with construction.

The highlight of the trip this year was a visit to the brand-new Mazatlán aquarium. The displays are fantastic. The map of the site is not so fantastic. Granted our Spanish is not great, but the map was absolutely undecipherable. We did manage to visit most of the exhibits...we think.

The enormous main "tank" with sharks and groupers and thousands of fish.

The eel display was especially fun.

There are several bird exhibits as well.

I did manage to get into the ocean a couple of times. The area is not conducive to swimming as there are hidden rocks and the waves can be rough. I'm not a fan of swimming where I can't see what is below me. I enjoyed walking along the beach.

Here is a link to last year's Mazatlán visit post.

A Week in Mazatlán

The sunsets never failed to amaze.

I was very fortunate to have the chance to spend a week in Mazatlán, Mexico. I have never been unlike a lot of people I've talked to that said they were there 30 years ago.

Mazatlán is a very large city on the Pacific coast. There are so many high-rise condos which seem to be filled with Canadian, American, and Mexican citizens on vacation and full-time owners. There are also a crazy number of construction projects.

The colonial downtown is beautifully restored. There are even lights in the sidewalks to highlight the architecture.

We ventured to Observatorio 1873 for the sunset, drinks, funicular, and animal exhibits. We took wild rides in open-air pulmonia taxis. We also took advantage of the super cheap bus system.

We walked the beach. Played in the Pacific Ocean. Saw dolphins and even whales from the 12th balcony of the condo.

Big thanks to Susan, Bud, and our hosts Pam and Samantha.

Here is a video montage of photos (the photos are in chronological order).