2. • Mazatlán is a city in
renaissance. The Pacific
coastal town has always
been one of the world's best
kept secrets for travelers,
according to El Cid Vacations
Club, but now it appears to
be on the verge of a real
rebirth, both culturally and
historically.
3. • Major cruise lines are slowly
but steadily adding Mazatlán
to their itineraries, in part
due to the area's new golf
venues, vacation residential
communities, marinas and
cultural events. Mazatlán is
truly coming into its own as a
diverse city, according to El
CidVacations Club.
4. • Infrastructure, like roadways and computer connectivity, is also part of the growth.
One of the many new connections is a convenient highway that links the city with
nearby Durango.
5. • Day trips and short excursions to
local villages are a unique way to
enjoy the charm of authentic
hillside communities. El Cid
Vacations Club notes that while
Durango is a three-hour drive
from the center of Mazatlán,
there are dozens of tiny villages
and back-road enclaves that
welcome visitors and are always
glad to help outsiders explore
their little towns.
6. • Local authorities have been
augmenting city services and
visitor amenities in areas like the
Golden Zone of Mazatlán. Things
like new roads, widened sidewalks,
international pedestrian signs, and
renovation of the historic district
are key parts of the "new and
improved" Mazatlán, according to
the Secretary of Tourism. Federal
funds approved
by Mexico's Congress will continue
to flow into the region.