On Mexico's mainland, across the southern tip of the
Baja California Peninsula, Mazatlan's long beaches with gentle rolling waves and
restaurants serving some of the freshest shrimp call out to travelers from
around the world. This incomparable port city is one of the most important
tourist desitnations in the world. Set in a beautiful cove of the Pacific,
Mazatlan lies at about the same latitiude as Hawaii. The temperature fluctuates
from mid-60's to mid-90's depending on the time of the year. Mazatlan meaning
"land of the deer" in the ancient Nahuatl language offers 10 miles of inviting
sandy beaches. It's no wonder Mazatlan plays host to more than one million
visitors per year. These visitors will find plenty to keep them busy in Mazatlan.
Earth, sea and sky unite to offer an excellent destination for all types of
vacationers.
