Mazatlan Mexico

This is the second post in a series about the different options for lodging in Mazatlan. For the overview of the different types of options, see the page Mazatlan Lodging . T hough the greatest concentration of hotels in Mazatlan is in the area of the Golden Zone (see the first post in our series about lodging in Mazatlan ), there are quite a few hotels in other areas of Mazatlan. For example, the historical downtown area (called the “Centro”) has a variety of hotels, and there are also... Read Full Story

New Discounted Rates! The spacious, comfortable villas that you get to enjoy on your vacation with us are an incredible value, offering two large bedrooms, two complete bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living/dining area. When you combine that with the convenience of being able to step right out your door onto the beach or the pool area (since we offer individual villas, not rooms on a corridor inside a tower) and our unique relaxing atmosphere, you begin to appreciate what makes a vacation... Read Full Story

Woo-hoooooo!!! It’s summer time! Vacation time! Lots of fun in the sun! We wish you the best this summer, and hope you enjoy your summer immensely! If you want to get away to the beautiful beaches of Mazatlan, El Rancho is waiting with arms wide open! (But hurry! Since we’re small we don’t have very much room still available this summer!) But, that’s not the point of this bulletin! We know that various people would rather put off their vacation plans in order to get a fantastic deal... Read Full Story

FREE “Parrillada”! (Seafood Grill Combo for two) value: $50 Make a reservation for 4 nights or more this fall and you can enjoy the most mouth-watering seafood on us! The “Parrillada” is an exquisite seafood combo that will absolutely delight your taste buds! It includes lobster, shrimp, and fish filets, all caught fresh from the Mazatlan coast, and seasoned and grilled to perfection. And in our beachfront restaurant you can enjoy not only this fabulous feast but also the... Read Full Story

Heading to the beach for summer vacation is such a blast! But some people worry that their time on the beach in Mazatlan will be ruined by bad weather. Weather forecasts tend to predict lots of rain and thunderstorms, which just don’t make for a lot of fun on the beach! Summer is the Wet Season in Mazatlan… The summer months (July through September) and a little before and after, are the wet season in Mazatlan, so there is quite a bit of rainfall. This can be rather disheartening if... Read Full Story

See the relaxing atmosphere for yourself We are pleased to share the following video of “El Rancho.” Professionally produced in conjunction with US Airways, it highlights the unique atmosphere of “El Rancho” - just right for a relaxing vacation! If you enjoyed the video, we encourage you to view it on YouTube where you can rate it, share it or leave a comment so that others will be able to find it. Many thanks! Read Full Story

WestJet has posted it’s schedule for flights from Canada to Mazatlan. You can search their flight schedules to find when they have direct flights and check the cost. Prices seem very reasonable, so hopefully this will encourage a few more people to come down to Mazatlan from Canada! Here’s the link to search the WestJet flight schedules. Read Full Story

International Medical Tourism is growing rapidly as Americans seek alternatives to the extremely high cost for health care in the U.S. Andres Oppenheimer , a well-known journalist on Latin America, wrote an excellent article based on his own experience with a medical emergency in Mexico City: M EXICO CITY — For several years, this column has championed the idea that Mexico — and Latin America in general — could become a huge medical tourism destination for millions of Americans seeking more... Read Full Story

This is the first post in a series about the different options for lodging in Mazatlan. For the overview of the different types of options, see the page Mazatlan Lodging . T he most well-known lodging options in Mazatlan are the main beach resorts found in the Golden Zone. Though the Golden Zone was not the first tourist area of Mazatlan (tourists first arrived in Mazatlan at the “Olas Altas” beach in the downtown area), it is definitely the area that has attracted the most tourists... Read Full Story

A common question that people have is “When is the best time to visit Mazatlan?” A really simple answer would be “anytime!” Another common answer is “whenever your schedule/work allows you to.” But for those who have real flexibility about their visit, here are a few thoughts: There are basically two factors that affect your vacation that vary throughout the year. One is the weather, and the other is the crowds. If you want to know more about how the weather in Mazatlan varies... Read Full Story