Well this isn't even Throwback Thursday and I am reminiscing about my (all too short) week in Mazatlan, Mexcico in January of 2010. It was one of my best holidays EVER. I stayed in a delightful little hotel called La Siesta which was on the waterfront in the central part of town.(known as centro) overlooking the ocean. I walked around the town photographing buildings, ocean views, dogs....visited the Mercado, attended a fantastic Flamenco dance performance in the restored Teatro (theatre), toasted the sunset with a beer from my balcony every evening and ate at some wonderful restaurants. I also took a couple of day trips which were okay but my time in Mazatlan overshadowed anything else I did. My one foray into the Gold (tourist) Zone left me horrified and scampering back to my beloved Centro. And did I mention I did this as a solo trip? Mexico has had a lot of bad press lately and while there ARE bad things going on there I still believe the average tourist is safe. Although in my heart I hope I can return to Mazatlan someday there is part of me that says not to go back - to remember it as this perfect week. Not because I will encounter crime or anything negative but sometimes you just can't go back...
So here is a photo essay on some of the beautiful things you can see when you leave the resorts and explore what Centro Mazatlan has to offer...
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This high level of houses was right around the corner from my hotel - so beautiful. |
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The restored "Teatro" in Mazatlan |
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The Cathedral downtown |
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Gazebo and cathedreal behind it. |
I hope you enjoyed viewing the beautiful architecture of the centre of Mazatlan.
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