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Mazatlan Lodging Registry

  • June 15, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by El Gallo from Monkey Junction, Newfoundland, Afghanistan
Mazatlan Lodging Registry

The scene in Mazatlan has been shifting towards the historic downtown in recent years, and is now attracting a whole new kind of individual. The days when tourism in the Land of Maz was all about MTV twerps drinking their way from discos to highrise hotels in the Golden Zone is becoming passe. The new profile favors people who appreciate older buildings with attractive architecture, small restaurants and jazz clubs, and the quieter atmosphere of narrow streets and sidewalk cafes. People, in other words, who would like staying in comfortable, elegant surroundings and can get around the world without "package deals".

The renaissance of the Historic Center has been fueled by restoration of old buildings. Many of those restorations have become bed and breakfasts, which shows a variety that could appeal to a wide range of tastes. And all of them are just blocks from Olas Altas Beach and the cultural heart of Plaza Machado, where you can get espresso with jazz piano across from the opera house and ballet in the open air.

Places like Casa Romantica and La Jolla Mazatlan are designer showcases crammed with charm, art, antiques, and sheer luxury. You tend to get fancy baths, posh furniture, and pianos at places like this. Some, like Casa Bonita, mix that feel with a casual feel and swimming pool. Luxuriant new places like Loro De Oro and Bahia Brisas offer beauty at every hand. Garden of Eden and Finca de Paraiso opt for cool retreats into calm solitude.

Another option for those who prefer the old quarter is the recent crop of furnished suites that have sprung up around the downtown. These apartments feature the comfort and economy of kitchens in suites that you can move into immediately with all linens, cookware, towels, and appliances in place and ready to go. Rentable by the week, month, or season, these suites are becoming a popular way to "do Mazatlan".

The easiest way to check out the possibilities is the Mazatlan Lodging Registry, which lists eight to ten B&B's and suites in the downtown, with pictures, descriptions, and links to the website of each accommodation. Great for people who are capable of handling their own "packaging". For a quick scan of homestyle stays in Old Mazatlan, see the Registry WEBSITE.

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