Latest News
- 05/22 Mazatlán-Durango Highway Construction to Finish in September
- 05/22 Golden Zone Businesses Complain of Police Extortion
- 05/22 Peña Nieto presents his National Development Plan
- 05/22 México’s exports directly benefit only a limited few
- 05/22 Mexicans question the country’s law enforcement
- 05/22 Fungal disease wiping out coffee farms
- 05/22 México ranks 13th in worldwide software piracy
- 05/21 México’s tourism up 4% in 2012
Featured
Gaviotas Beach Certification Stumbles on First Test
Mazatlán has been working have Gaviotas Beach certified as a “clean beach” by the Mexican Institute of Standardization and Certification.
Five Resort Hotels and Villas Planned for North Mazatlán
Five resort hotels and villas are planned on the beaches of north Mazatlán close to Oceanica Clinic.
Mike Time
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“Check Please.”
What would it feel like to be a hardworking Mazatlecan waiting on tourist filled tables in a local restaurant? Hey, if George Plimpton can do his book writing research like this…why can’t I?
- Problems in Paradise
- "You drive a...what?!"
The Page Turner
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México and its Wines
By the end of the 16th century the oldest surviving winery in the New World had been established; operating today as Casa Madero in the state of Coahuila.
- Unrest in México and the 1968 Olympics
- Pemex’s Labor Union and its Boss
To Your Health
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How’s Your Hearing?
There is an epidemic of hearing loss going on in North America, with 8 out of 10 people not getting the treatment they need, according to the American Speech and Hearing Association.
- Water, Water Everywhere… But How Much Should You Drink?
- Five Surprising Things about Exercise
Welcome to Mexico!
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Spanish as a Second Language: Are you kidding Me?
Mazatlán resident Maxim takes a lighthearted look at Mexico as seen through the eyes of an extranjero.
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Mexico students struggle amid teacher strike
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Mexico’s Robust Car and Aerospace Industries Enjoying Growth
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Mexican volcano threatens town
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Whitewashing History: Mexican American War
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Deported Mexicans forced to live in tunnels
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Deaths as Mexico tanker explodes on highway
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Mexican Worker-Run Tire Factory a Success
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Citizens Fighting Crime in Mexico
Life
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40,000 Flock to the Annual Las Cabras Beach Fiesta
Sunday was the busiest day for the lifeguards who estimated 15,000-20,000 were swimming in the waters of Las Cabras.
- Mazatlán Turístico's 2013 Promotional Video
- Ecuador top spot for retiring Canadians and Americans
Arts & Culture
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Mazatlán Artist’s Works on Display at Airport
Paintings by David Robb, a resident of Mazatlán’s Centro Historico, went on display at the OMA Gallery at Mazatlan’s airport this week.
- Mexican Daily Program “Hoy” Tapes in Mazatlán
- Vatican: La Santa Muerte is blasphemous symbol
Homes
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Approved: Foreigners Can Own Coastal Property Outright
On April 18th federal legislators voted in favour of amending Article 27 of the Mexican Constitution to allow foreigners to own outright property within 100 kilometers of the borders and 50 kilometers of the coastline.
- Chamber of Deputies Approves Foreign Ownership of Costal Land
- Demand for Mazatlán housing up 300%
Community
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Citizens Invited to Plan the Future of Mazatlán
Implan director Israel Victoria Lona, explained the idea is to legalize these projects and to establish a priority in executing them.
- Coparmex Presents Plan to Rescue el Faro
- Hospice Mazatlan Has Moved!!!
Restaurant Reviews
Sildavia Bistro and Bar
Located at the Marina, the Sildavia Bistro and Bar menu earned a four out of five from reviewer Ian Cameron.
Movie Reviews
Movies Playing May 17 – 23
Our resident film critic Ken Albanese reviews this week’s movie selections including Sound City directed by David Grohl.





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