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Mazatlan Mexico / Pacfic Coast / Hotels & Resorts Notes From Mazatlán, Mexico - Stone Island ~ by Jim Bentein - Stone Island is just a 10-minute boat ride from this popular Mexican resort but its never-ending beaches, laid-back palapa restaurants and sandy, shallow seabed – perfect for wading or gentle swims – is like a world removed from this city’s touristy Golden Zone area. Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island in Spanish), which is actually a peninsula, is just to the south of this city of 500,000 people, accessible via passenger-carrying boats called “launches”, which cross the bay from the ferry harbor all day (return trip about $1.20 Cdn). For those so inclined, there are also five-hour guided tours (about $40 for adults and $25 for children), that include a sightseeing cruise of the bay and lunch. (Stone Island is also accessible by road, but you don’t want to go there). Mar/05
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A stroll along the famous Malecón is great for shopping and dining.
For a little adventure, trek through Mazatlan's scenic hillsides and numerous valleys.
Once just a quaint fishing village, big game fishing is still popular here. Charter a boat for a half or full day trip.
Enjoy an awesome panoramic view from the "Faro," the second largest lighthouse in the world towering 447 feet over the harbor.
The Island of the Birds, Island of he Deer and Island of the Wolves are trademarks of Mazatlan. Transportation by pagna, or small boat, is provided to these tranquil beaches. |
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Deals on Mazatlan Hotels
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Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan
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El Cid Marina Beach Hotel
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Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay
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Torres Mazatlan Resort
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Holiday Inn Sunspree Mazatlan
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Playa Mazatlan Hotel
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Royal Villas Resort
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El Rancho Villas
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El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel
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Hotel la Siesta
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El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel
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The Inn At Mazatlan
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El Cid Granada Country Club
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Costa de Oro
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Emporio Mazatlan
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The Melville Boutique Hotel
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Best Western Posada Freeman Express
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Hotel Granada Country Club
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Azteca Inn
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Las Flores Beach Resort
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D'Gala Mazatlan
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Fiesta Inn Mazatlan
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Los Sabalos Resort
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Hotel Olas Altas Inn
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Howard Johnson Don Pelayo Mazatlan
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Mayan Sea Garden Mazatlan
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Luna Palace Hotel
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El Quijote Inn
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Faro Mazatlan Beach Resort
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Hotel Plaza Marina Mazatlan
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Costa Bonita Condominium & Beach Resort
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Margaritas Hotel & Tennis Club
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Oceano Palace
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Best Western Hotel Posada Freeman Zona Dorada
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Balboa Towers
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Aquamarina Hotel
More Mazatlan Hotels
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Sands Mazatlan Las Arenas
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Marina Del Rey Beach Club
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Blue Pacific Suites
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Playa Maria Beach Resort
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Hotel Suites Del Real
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Hotel De Cima
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Casa De Leyendas
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Captain Moe's Bed and Breakfast
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Estrella del Mar Golf and Beach Resort
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Mazatlan Ocean Front Inn
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Loro de Oro Inn
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Hotel Lerma
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Hacienda Las Moras
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Mama Mia's Casa Bed and Breakfast |
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