Thanks for watching. Do you have the name of the complex you are staying in? That would help in giving you a more specific answer. However, in general the beaches along the main part of the Malecon (Playa Norte to Valentino's) is good for walking. You can walk most of the sand and, if the tide is too high or you find yourself dodging too many rocks, you can walk on the Malecon itself. I do not suggest swimming/surfing along these areas as there are many rocks and currents to deal with, although, you will see some folks swimming in certain pockets along this beach. As for areas to get into the water, my choices would all be north of Valentino's through the Golden Zone and, my absolute favorite, Point Sabalo and "Playa Luna Bonita." If you go farther north The Marina area and Cerritos have some nice beaches for walking and swimming, however, these areas are a good distance from downtown if that is important to you. Olas Altas can be ok depending on the tides and waves.

@@buenosdiasmazatlan The address is Avenida del Mar 1800, Sinaloa 82017. Central Tower 102. I picked that place because it seemed to be between everything. Close to walk to Golden Zone, night life and maybe centro.

The Central Tower 102 is a very convenient location for the reasons you gave. You are on the Malecon near the New Aquarium and not too far from the Golden Zone for all of the action it offers. I would still suggest that you head north to the Golden Zone and beyond if you really want to do some ocean activities. The beach in front of you is ok for walking but there are many rocks hidden under that beautiful surface. You do have a nice rooftop pool for swimming and staying cool so be sure to take advantage of that amenity. Additionally, you will be directly on the Green Bus route which will get you into Centro or as far north as Cerritos in air conditioned comfort for a whopping 13 pesos per ride! Using this bus, you'll be able to have easy access to the beaches of Golden Zone, Sabalo Country, Marina and Cerritos. Enjoy you visit and thanks again for watching.

Thanks for watching!

I didn't realize I was Lost! Thanks for checking it out John

Thanks for watching....July is HOT!!! Temps will be in the 30 to 35 range Celsius (86 to 95 F) with high humidity. Be prepared to either be in a swimming pool or inside an air conditioned place from 11-4 just about every day. Also, July can be quite a rainy month so be aware of the weather reports and be prepared for the monsoons that can rise up in the afternoon and evenings. Enjoy your visit...it's a great place to be!

@@buenosdiasmazatlan wow, thank you for all the information, I was just going to bring shorts n T shirts, yeah I will be staying at the double tree hotel this time. Is that far from the video you posted today? Last month I was at the Marriott which was next door to the panchos restaurant.

DoubleTree is at the northern end of the "Zona Dorada" (Golden Zone) and Marriott (Courtyard) is pretty much in the middle of the action! (as you probably remember) It's a pretty good walk from Marriott to Doubletree. If you watch the previous video beach walk we did from Shekinah Beach Club to Ocean View you can get an idea of how far Doubletree is from Marriott Courtyard.

There was one incident about 2 months ago here in Sabalo. An individual was walking his dogs and two guys on a motorcycle pulled up and attempted to steal a gold chain or some type of jewelry. The gentleman attempted to argue and push back against the two while trying to keep control of his dogs. one of the robbers pulled a gun and shot him. The guy was taken to the hospital and, after surgery, it seems he has been recovering nicely. There was a huge uproar in the community and police patrols are now more common in the area. They are also planning to re-open a neighborhood police booth that has been closed for some time. All this being said, I feel very, very safe in Mazatlan...especially in Sabalo. The incident was highly uncommon and it is not something I worry about. However, as in any city in Mexico, USA, Canada or wherever, you always need to be aware of your surroundings and don't go to areas that you're not familiar with.

@@buenosdiasmazatlan oh my, hope he completely recovers

Si, very pleasant and good food too!

Gracias mi amigo! Alma is a Certified Professional Translator and a Property Manager with long and short term rentals. She could certainly help with translation of Immigration docs but she does not do regular immigration facilitation...at least not yet!

@@buenosdiasmazatlan Thanks for the quick reply. Adios

Thanks for sharing!

Si..I went to a semi-final playoff game against Tomatillo. It was fun but was very loud!

Many thanks!

It was!

Thank you! Cheers!

Finally, the truth is revealed to the world!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Hola...As I said before, there certainly may be subdivisions in the general areas I describe. This general area, as defined by Google Maps, is Lomas de Mazatlan. El Dorado and Rincon Colonial are two of the subdivisions located within the general area. Muchas Gracias.

@@buenosdiasmazatlanthey are just are contiguous neighbourhoods, Lomas de Mazatlán ends with El Toreo neighbourhood and Gaviotas neighbourhood

@@buenosdiasmazatlan anyway i love El Dorado, thank you for visiting :3

I recorded Part 2 and 3 a few weeks ago. I will try to hit Cerro Gordo in a future walk. Thanks for the suggestion.

@@buenosdiasmazatlan thanks my friend

According to Alma, my friend and partner, it was a Walmart at one time. It certainly could have been before or after the store you mentioned.

Muchas gracias Diana.

Great question....mainly we stay in the pool, if we have one, or inside someplace with A/C like the mall, restaurant or home. We try to do anything outdoors early in the morning or later in the evening. If you have experienced summer in Texas, Florida or other locations in the south you will have a feel for Mazatlan in the summer. I hope you find value in what we are creating. Muchas Gracias, Teddy!

Si....It was amazing!

Thank you for watching and for the kind words. Stay tuned for more neighborhood walks and maybe we'll see you in December!

De Nada and Thanks for watching!

Yes, thanks

​@@buenosdiasmazatlanYou are welcome 😊

De Nada my friend...Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more. We release new content every Thursday.

My pleasure!

De nada! Thanks for watching

De Nada.....Thank you for watching

Thanks for your info. I am using the neighborhood maps available on Google. I realize that there are subdivisions within many of the larger neighborhoods. I do have a 3 part video of Lomas de Mazatlan coming soon.

@@buenosdiasmazatlan you are welcome, i'll be watching that new video

Will try to hit Langosta in a future walk. Thanks for watching.

@@buenosdiasmazatlan thank you

Yes, it is a great addition. I would love to see it extend out past El Cid as well. However, I 'm not holding my breath!

Thanks for watching and for your question. When I first came to Mazatlan 3 years ago I lived in the Centro and Playa Norte areas before choosing Sabalo. I chose Sabalo primarily because I enjoy a little more serenity in my daily life. At 72 years of age I don't partake of the party life like I did in my 20's, 30's, 40's , etc. I also like the idea of living a block or so from a really nice walkable beach (Playa Luna Bonita). Yes, Centro is very convenient for walking and, as long as you don't mind the noise and congestion, it certainly has a lot to offer. However, I appreciate the more quiet side of life. Also, there are plenty of good restaurants, bars, shops and markets within walking distance of my place. I would suggest that you explore several areas of Mazatlan before choosing where to live. Remember, nothing has to be permanent!

Thank you for taking the time to thoughtfully reply to my question. Great insight!! I think I relate to you because my party days are behind me as well. I’ll let you know if I land in Mazatlan. Thanks again

Muchas Gracias Diana. There are many different areas to consider when making your home, permanent or temporary, in Mazatlan. Through these videos, I hope we can give a brief glimpse into the character of a number of different ones so that current and future visitors can get an idea of what might work best for them. Yes, I walk the beach about 5 days per week picking up trash as I get my exercise! Hopefully, it is making a difference but, for sure, it makes me feel good!

All the neighborhoods near the malecon are average middle class (like Alameda, Tellerias, Palos Prietos) or a combination of average middle class and low middle class (Ferrocarrilera and Reforma) Low middle class neighborhoods would be Jabalies, and the most poor class neighborhoods are at the very east of the city

Thanks for your comments and for the info. Yes, I agree, Sabalo is definitely Middle/Upper Middle Class. In the near future we will visit the other areas that you mentioned to see how they compare. Our goal is to help folks understand that, in addition to the much publicized areas of Centro, Olas Altas, etc., there are a number of other viable choices available when it comes to residential neighborhoods in the city of Mazatlan.

@@buenosdiasmazatlan you are welcome buddy

Muchas Gracias! I will do another walk to complete the tour of Sabalo soon. Hopefully, I will do a better job with the camera. I was using a new gimbal and I need a bit of time to get used to it.