Mazatlan: The Ultimate Visitors Guide - Everything You Need To Know!

[@esamhamdy6855]

Excellent video Thank you ❤

[@normamallory6799]

I am from Mazatlan, and I really enjoyed your video.

[@Carlscustomr]

One of the best videos on Mazatlan.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thank you we appreciate the kind words!

[@elainethompson5803]

Just got my permanent visa and headed to Mazatlan for my first month in Mexico. Your video made me feel like I'm definitely headed in the right direction. Great video, thank you!!!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Oh how exciting!!!! Enjoy your trip, thank you for watching 🙏

[@pitohead77]

Can you update your experience thus far?

[@delinquense]

​@@pitohead77 yes, that would be great if you could do tbat! Provide an update on how things went or are going.

[@angelamorgan1153]

How was your experience?

[@coloradotourism8698]

Love all the maps and drone shots. You have provided so much helpful information for our vacation. One of the best videos on Mazatlan, thanks for all your work on the video.

[@yatiworld4515]

Hats off for capturing these places profesionally and beautifully

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thank you Yatiworld. Appreciate the kind feedback. Please keep watching and tell your friends about our travel guides for Mexico!

[@RoseyraAmaro-xo6ft]

Going back to Mazatlan after 15 year. Thank you for all the great tips

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Oh how fun!!!!! Enjoy your trip, glad it helped plan your trip 😃

[@suzanneambriz5897]

Something worth noting is isla de Los venados is a protected area therefore there are no restaurants or bathrooms. I advise taking your own cooler and possibly traveling on a boat with a bathroom

[@ozner303]

I Love Mexico, been wanting to visit Mazatlan. Great way to break down the city, will be definitely going now. Great video!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thank for watching 🙏 Mazatlan has a lot to offer & the people are so friendly & helpful. Glad that it enticed you to book that ticket

[@cindyjohnson1456]

Great guide! It helped cement our choice to visit Mazatlan in February. Well done! Gracias amigo

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hope you have a wonderful visit to Mazatlan, it was our first time there and we had a great time. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel.

[@iammidkid9186]

Mariachis are very rare in Mazatlán. They may come and play occasionally in a restaurant or concert. The bands that play on the beach are called bandas. Very different and unique to this state. Like calling a classical orchestra a hard rock band.

[@TheDebtProfessor]

I heard bandas aren't allowed on the beach anymore :-( Too bad, it added to the atmosphere.

[@iammidkid9186]

@@TheDebtProfessor Not true at all.

[@454LuisDeLaTorre]

​@@TheDebtProfessor government tried to ban them but they were unsuccessful

[@t-pk8qh]

The best Mazatlan video I have come across. I am seriously thinking about leaving the states and relocating there.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Wow big move!!!! If you like seafood than this is the place!!!!

[@chgone5034]

This is one of the best tour guides. Thank you for your excellent work.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thank you so much for supporting our channel, we appreciate the kind words 😎

[@demi5378]

Wonderful video!!! Thank you so much. I already wanted to go & your video confirmed we are going. 🎉🎉

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad it was helpful! Have a wonderful trip

[@bobbiehartfield4698]

This is a great video. Thank you so very much

[@donk.5730]

Excellent video. Just the facts no hype. Now I feel that it's worthwhile visiting. A Big Thank You. Other travel video-dudes should look at this one to see how it should be done. Perfect.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Donk Glad u enjoyed and really appreciate the thoughtful comments. As we say in our videos, we try to make them “fun and informative”!

[@debbiesudak7688]

We normally go to PV but are going to Mazatlan for the first time in January. Can't wait! Looks great!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Mazatlan is a great choice - you’ll love it! Thanks for supporting our channel 😎

[@Pensfan4life1986]

My first time to Mazatlan too this January. Looks so beautiful can’t wait to go!

[@Bradenwilliam_]

Also check out the observatory. Great place.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thanks for the tip! We appreciate the support 🙏

[@barrytalbot2216]

very well put together and very informative.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad you liked it! We always appreciate the nice comments. Are you planning a trip to Mazatlan soon?

[@zepp_01]

Great job with the video, it's very helpful and informative.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it helped plan your trip. Thanks for watching & supporting us

[@knottylinda-leathercrafter9605]

Well done! Thank you!

[@ellacroney691]

Thank you , it was very well done and informative.

[@almamoralez6786]

Love this video, you explained a lot and love that you show the maps very often.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for supporting our channel

[@imanitraylor2093]

You guys make awesome videos! We followed your map and tips when we were in Cozumel. Can’t wait to do the same in Mazatlan. Thank you!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hi Imani So great to hear your comment and realize our videos have been of help. Thank you for the kind words and keep watching. I think we’ve covered all of Mexico’s top beach sites, but if we have missed something, let us know! Enjoy your trip!

[@KryssTal60]

Enjoyed your video. Nice to be spoken to rather than shouted at as in many travel videos. We are planning to be there for ten days or so (from London) to see the total eclipse of the Sun on 8 April (2024). We are arriving by bus (from Guadalajara) and staying in the main square in the old city. We are very excited and looking forward to it. By the way, the TL in MAZATLAN is an Aztec sound (from the Nahuatl language). It's pronounced as a single consonant not as two separate letters. The words tomato and chocolate originated from Nahuatl and were originally TOMATL and CHOCO ATL. You hear the same TL sound in many deity names in Mexico.

[@crossway2007]

We are flying in from Seattle for the eclipse too. Hope it won't be overcast.

[@Bull-BearTrading]

Arriving Maz in November! Thanks for awesome content!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hope you enjoy it! Should be great weather in November for you. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@LosOGradysinMexico]

Well done! Thank you for all of the good information!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Our pleasure! Glad it was helpful Have a wonderful trip to Mazatlan 🇲🇽

[@Woodytobiasjr]

The best informative video I've seen so far. We are going to book for March. Thanks for creating this!😀

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Glad it was helpful! Have a wonderful time 😎

[@MirandaColeman-o6c]

Very helpful

[@mercedesluque9882]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 AMAZING! what a FANTASTIC video. Thank you!!!!!! Blessings to you and your wife!! (Here from Miami, FL, hoping to relocate.)

[@TanuTiffin]

Wow everthing look. So amazing n beautiful❤

[@ElreyRayo]

Gracias

[@TheDebtProfessor]

Really nice video. Thanks for putting this together. Good tip about Baikas. I knew about the one in Olas Altas, but not the one in GZ. One niggly point though, the Malecón isn't 13 miles long, it's about 4 miles/ 7km. Your map even shows 6.9km. (Monumento a Pedro Infante to Valentinos) Pulmonias are a fun experience eh!

[@sebastiangaming2319]

Great video, I just came back!!! I spend 3 days here, 4-6 days would have been more better...I HIGHLY recommend staying at Casa Lucia hotel along the ocean in Centro. I went alone but the staff there became my friends, incredible views awesome outdoor patio with my room. Have breakfast on the rooftop swimming pool. Spent a few days surfing with Blue Therapy surf school. The owner Martin is AMAZING

[@enriquerodriguez9562]

Great video. Mazatlan has a great history and culture. We had an influx of people that came thrughout the years. Therefore, we are a melting pot of people. By the way, the music that is played at the beaches is called "banda", which is part of our culture. It was developed, thanks to the Germans, who came here in the 1800`s. Like the Spaniards, they brought all their tools to build, and they built the Cerveceria del Pacifico, and made the Pacifico beer, which we are now famous for. They also brought their mucical instruments with them to play. Althought, when they were not plaiyng, the locals got a hold of the instruments and started playing, which compared to Polka music, it is just noise; and voila, banda music was born. It is an acquired type of music. Most locals and nationals love it; however, not all of us like it, as it is just noise. And, the "pulmonias" also developed thanks to the Germans, who introduced the "Woltswagens" or bettels. At one point, the city was full of woltswagens and safaris, just about eveywhere. The locals got tired of them and disasembled them and came down with the pulmonias. On the other hand, the "Aurigas" was the mode of transportation of the Spaniards, who used to get around by aurigas, which consited of a acrriage or wagon pulled by a horse. I can go on and on with the history and culture. You must take a city tour when you visit the city so that you can learn its history and culture. There are also country tours available to little towns that are just outside the city that you can visit that also have history and culture.

[@artfleming3606]

Going for our 3rd time this month. Staying at Avenida (new condo/Airbnb 15th floor). Prior visit ate at El Presido and Topolo. Both highly recommended. Been to Deer Island but this time might try it kayak vs local drop off. Visited Stone Island on a tourist boat, and donkey ride! Nice walk on beach. Stayed at Grand Park Royal, but would stay at VRBO/Airbnb at Gervias next door. Plus you can go to Grand Park Royal and have meals if you don't want to cook. Will have bikes this time and go to Parque Central. The restaurant at the top of El Faro area is the best in town. Expensive but delicious. Will have to try Gas 46, Waters Edge and Hectors!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Sounds great!!!! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@TheDogpound99]

Fun!!

[@kscharger]

It seems like a pretty neat place

[@gregorysallis4227]

Question. How does the heat of Mazatlan compare to Tucson (Where I live) or Scottsdale?

[@angelbarrios2432]

Where is that spot at 20:57?

[@sleddy01]

you talk about the taxi while showing a picture of the taxi and a shuttle. what is the deal with the shuttle?

[@oa7211]

Pulmonias are VW Things or VW Safari ... Originally Cushman cargo vehicles.. now many are just modified compacts

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

I love it that you put your woman in the Picture

[@Thetroll4u]

Why that’s super creepy

[@zlatkokovach7862]

What is that song in the background in the beginning?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

We use epidemic sound for all of our music, I’ll have to go back & see if I can find the artist share.epidemicsound.com/ohd3vz

[@zlatkokovach7862]

@@scottsdaletravelchick Thank you for replying. The song is wonderful, sounded Cuban, but I may be mistaken. I would be very thankful if you can find the title/artist. Let me also say that you have the best videos! And that sidekick is professional grade. ;)

[@jlynnburton9718]

The red trucks are like the "Baht bus" in Thailand.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Yes we love traveling through Thailand!!!!

[@philcamp8621]

Can you recommend a rental property manager in Mazatlan? Looking to rent a furnished 1 bedroom apartment from january 2024 til march 2024

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

I’m sorry we stayed at the Doubletree Hotel I don’t know anything more about any rentals in Mazatlan, good luck on your hunt. I’m sure you will find something look Airbnb or VRBO

[@demi5378]

Saw quite a selection on vrbo. I am looking forward to doing this as well.

[@jlynnburton9718]

I just heard another Vlogger say they paid $22USD for a taxi from the Airport to the Best western for reference on price

[@fjs2871]

Is the beach swimmable?

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Yes lots of people were swimming.

[@normastanley5853]

Bars on the windows --a heads up..

[@dsplunker]

We appreciate your video, We were there for 9 weeks last year (2022) We are going back for at least 16 weeks this year. We did a lot of what you showed. We didn't know about several things though. We both agreed that we were not going to do much touristy stuff this trip but you made us both liars. LOL

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Sounds great! 16 weeks is impressive!!!! Where are you from? A lot of Canadians visit Mazatlan during the winter months.

[@dsplunker]

@@scottsdaletravelchick Arizona and we meet a few last year.

[@lawrenceherdade2256]

You must really enjoy it there. I live in Santa Fe most of the year and usually go to Puerto Penasco to stick my toes in the water. Do you have recommendations on where to stay/find lodging near the old town for a couple of weeks in the spring? Much appreciated! Larry

[@dsplunker]

@@lawrenceherdade2256 Sorry for the delay, we have been camping for the last week. We lucked out and found a wonderful couple / landlords. I know they have several properties, I will ask them for you. I know you said spring but exactly what are your dates you are looking for?

[@dennyup]

It’s oppressively hot there almost all the time. If you dislike noise at all hours, this is not the town for you.

[@obwadead95]

Not me watching proud what gringos has to say about my town 😂😂❤

[@cherylscottino302]

Watch the palmonias. Like lawn mower motors. Dangerous

[@SergioLopez-iz6tw]

The music is not mexican ....wtf?

[@rockfishmiller]

Learn some/a lot of Spanish, it's good manners.

[@joyceroush324]

Nice presentation which would be better if you would work on your Spanish pronunciation.

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thanks Joyce Yes, we need to spend more time in Mexico. When we do these videos, we ask the local travel guides as well as Google translator so we can try and get that pronunciation correct. Sorry about that

[@cherylscottino302]

Lots of crime and scammers in Mazatlan. Take care.

[@iammidkid9186]

Way too much incorrect info, bad pronunciation of places and things important to tourists and patched together videos from different years. It will appeal to people who know no better. Mariachis playing in the beach? Too much tequila, dude!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Hmmmmm videos are not patched together it was one trip to Mazatlan. And yes there were Mariachis on the beach. Sorry you don’t see it like that, maybe you should take a trip to Mazatlan?

[@iammidkid9186]

OK, but I have lived here full time for years. I know that the Sabalo Centro bus was more than $11 pesos when Parque Centro opened. And, I believe that you should make the effort to pronounce everyday, tourist-related words correctly before you narrate. That’s to YOUR benefit. Come back and do a better video.

[@Bradenwilliam_]

Currently here. They are everywhere 10am to 8pm they won't shut the F up. It's to much.

[@bjones9942]

Just a little fyi - Jalisco has mariachi. Sinaloa has banda. They're very different. Mazatlán's carnival is the third largest in the world, after Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans. The walk up to the top of El Faro is VERY steep and not for everyone. Please, if anyone does the climb, bring water with you. In the Summer months they frequently close it to visitors because of the health issues of the climb in the heat. The clavadistas (cliff divers) will always be diving when a cruise ship is in port. You can usually count on Wednesdays. If you want a boat tour you can get one from the embarcadero playa sur (where you catch the panga to stone island) or one of the tour companies along the marina near el faro. MUCH lower cost than $60 usd. A lot of good information in your video, and pretty comprehensive for a typical tourist. Thanks!

[@scottsdaletravelchick]

Thank you for the added information, Mazatlan was super fun & the weather was beautiful when we visited