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Vacation Enhancing tours Make the most of every moment by booking your tours before your trip! All you'll have to do when you arrive is enjoy your stunning surroundings. Mazatlan city Tour: Take in the city's key points of interest in one spectacular outing. This scenic tour lets you see the cliff divers—similar to those found in Acapulco—the old Town, Icebox Hill for photos, the cathedral, open market, Angela Peralta Theater, Carpa olivera and Machado Square. Deer Island Tour: Splash into crystal blue waters, snorkel Deer Island Reef, and recharge with an ice-cold beverage on the golden sands of the island. From here, you'll have the best view of Mazatlan and the Pacific ocean. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. 52 Mazatlan MAzATLAN Attractions stretch as far as the eye can see in Mazatlan, the long Golden Zone forming the foundation of resort living, fine dining, and nightlife alongside the twelve-mile Malecón boardwalk, one of the longest on the Pacific Coast. Vacationers are drawn to the popular beaches of Playa Sabalo and Las Gaviotas; one of the largest aquariums in Latin America; and two championship golf courses, as well as swordfish, tuna and marlin fishing. Nicknamed "The Pearl of the Pacific," this gem of a destination is Sábalo Estuary Infiernillo Estuary Pajaros Island Venados Island Los Lobos Island DORADA ZON E Puerto Viejo Bay Piaxtla C a rr e tera Internacional Av. d e l a M ari na Cal z . R a f ae l Buelna A v. Sá b a lo Cerri t o s 15D 15 Bruja Beach North Beach Mazatlan Marina Sábalo Beach 0 4 miles 0 4 km 3 2 1 RIu EMERALD BAY oooo Mazatlan, "the Pacific's Pearl," is host to this impressive all-inclusive resort offering 716 air conditioned rooms in a 21 story building over a delightful long sandy beach. riu Emerald Bay offers an assorted variety of culinary choices at its main restaurant, and its Mexican, asian and italian restaurants will dazzle your senses. Wireless internet access in lobby area. this resort also features riuLand mini-club. Free wedding packages available. see ad on page 69. 2 All-IncluSIvE EL cID MARINA BEAcH HOTEL oooo Pamper yourself at this Mediterranean-sytle hotel, where you will find yourself surrounded by beautifully designed rooms and suites located right at the marina. Lounge at the magnificent free-form pool that features waterfalls, children's area with slides, swim-up bar, in-water lounge chairs and sun deck. Enjoy excellent Mexican and international cuisine. take advantage of a wide range of activities at nearby sister resorts for spa, golf, a fitness center or even fishing. 1 All-IncluSIvE AvAIlAblE EL cID cASTILLA BEAcH HOTEL oooh come and enjoy Mazatlan's breathtaking sunsets from the balcony of these beautifully appointed rooms and suites. take a refreshing swim in one of Mexico's largest pools and enjoy dinner shows nightly. or, simply relax while playing golf or tennis, or fishing aboard the deluxe fleet. Kids and teens club available. 3 All-IncluSIvE AvAIlAblE more than a newer touristic area. Old Mazatlan's charming "tropical neoclassical" architecture of pastel and wrought-iron-accented restored mansions enchants with markets, shady plazas and cafés, and its cultural diversity is best heard rather than seen. Banda, a musical fusion of Latin/German-polka styles, is unique to the Sinaloa state. Mazatlecos dance without restraint during their famous Carnaval, rivalled only by the one in Veracruz. To add to this city's appeal are the nearby islands of Panejo and Chivos, a favorite boating destination for observing marine life; the three main islands of Deer Island, Bird Island and Goat Island; El Faro, once the tallest natural lighthouse in the world; and the "Devil's Cave," a historical pirate hideout. Combine these feasts for the senses with the wide array of restaurants providing literal feasts, and you have the reasons why Mazatlan is such a perennial favorite. These fine hotels are also available: 4 PueBLo BoNITo eMeRALD BAy ALL-SuITeS ReSoRT & SPA oooo h 5 PueBLo BoNITo MAzATLAN ALL-SuITeS ReSoRT & SPA oooo 4 5

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