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Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón

I reviewed the scheduled itinerary for Mazatlán and immediately looked at see where I’d be for sunset each night. I noticed most nights the sunset occurred over dinner (makes sense) but I also knew one of the restaurants. The dinner at el Shrimp Bucket would be located right on the malecón. I circled that evening. […]

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The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

The more I travel to Mexico, the more I notice the timeshare or vacation ownership option continues to be popular. So on one trip I decided to ask myself,  “Should I buy a timeshare?” I understand the basic concept. One purchases “time,” a set number of days (one week or two) at a resort (or […]

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Participate in the June 11th MexChat and Win 2 Nights in Loreto

Participate in the June 11th MexChat and Win 2 Nights in Loreto

The monthly twitter chat on Mexico, #MexChat, is once again offering a prize. If you participate on June 11th (1pm ET / 10am PT) by sending a tweet you automatically become eligible to win 2 nights in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. And this time, it is not just one winner but two different winners. […]

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Take a Tour of Mayan Ball Courts

Take a Tour of Mayan Ball Courts

Scholars debate the rules and outcome of the Mayan ballgame. It’s one of the many Mayan mysteries that still exist today. But one thing we know for sure, a game was played and Mayan ball courts can be found at many of the ruin sites today. Plus, the tour guides love to talk about them […]

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El San Bernardino Convent in Valladolid, Yucatan

El San Bernardino Convent in Valladolid, Yucatan

After my first visit to Chichen Itza, my tour made a second stop in Valladolid before returning back to the Riviera Maya. After  lunch we walked our way down Calzada de los Frailes street and arrived at the main square. We arrived at the San Bernardino Convent. Upon arrival, each of us in the tour […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset at Hotel Catedral

Sunset Sunday – Sunset at Hotel Catedral

I debated walking to the beach, but instead decided to stay in the hotel refresh and recharge for the night ahead. I planned to view the sunset from just outside my door. I hope to watch the setting sun  sparkle and illuminate downtown Puerto Vallarta. Hotel Catedral Puerto Vallarta The Hotel Catedral, a charming boutique […]

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Where to Stay in Mazatlán? – El Cid Marina Beach

Where to Stay in Mazatlán? – El Cid Marina Beach

Mazatlán offers over ten thousand hotel rooms for visitors and in my travels to the coastal city, I’ve stayed in multiple. All enjoyable and all safe. And when people ask me in conversation where to stay when traveling in Mazatlán, I’ll mention hotels in multiple neighborhoods (Nuevo Mazatlán, Old Town, and the Golden Zone). But, regardless […]

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Finding the Way Back to Ohtli at the CasaMagna Marriott

Finding the Way Back to Ohtli at the CasaMagna Marriott

I wanted to return. I can tell you the house made tequila was the main reason, but to be honest, my return trip was for another experience – the spa.  Ohtli, the name of the spa, means “the path” in the native Nahuatl language.  Apparently I desired a return to the path. I am no […]

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