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Plaza Machado

Mazatlan, Mexico
Ranked #2 of 53 attractions in Mazatlan
4.5 of 5 stars 146 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking, City walk sightseeing
Description: Central plaza named for Juan Nepomuceno Machado who donated the land.
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Oregon
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Plaza Machado is the heart and spirit of Mazatlan on display--While it is great all week,it comes to a head on weekend nights and also when the Opera house is being used. Quintisential flavor of the cultural mix that is Mazatlan and is being preserved in the Old Town. If you stay in areas outside of the Historical District,you must... More

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Austin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Plaza Machado defines some of the finer things about Mazatlan. You can feel the live and love in the air as you stroll through the Plaza on weekend evenings. Don't miss it. More

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Keizer, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

You must eat here. It was the best meal we had while in Mazatlan. From the fresh salsa they make at your table to the atmosphere, this place was absolutely wonderful! The service was great! More

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2travelaqui
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9 reviews 9 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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There is almost always something happening at the Plaza whether it is just people watching or live entertainment or shopping for trinkets. It is definitely worth a stop, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. More

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Bonney Lake, Washington
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Dining at one of the many quaint restaurants in the plaza is a must do. Weekend nights are best. Before your meal, you should stroll about the square shopping at all the artisan's booths. Unusual pieces of jewelry and art are for sale. The streets are actually blocked off to accommodate extra seating at the restaurants. FUN Live music is... More

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Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Plaza Machado an experience you must not miss. It is situated in the centre of Mazatlan, and dates back 5 centuries. Fundamentaly it is a park with an entertainment centre surrounded by restaurants, an Opera house,and coffee houses. I did a video on this area on You Tube under Mazatlan Travel. More

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San Diego, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

nice relaxing ambience, lots of restaurants and singers nice More

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Lethbridge, Alberta, canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Beer is very cheap in the afternoon. Dinner of an evening is good, busy, alive but can be too noisey. More

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Saskatoon Saskatchewan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Have always enjoyed going down to Plaza Machado at any time. Many good restaurantes but on the weekend there is alot of music and vendor tables and people out enjoying life. Outdoor seating at many places so you can take it all in. More

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Guadalajara, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The historican center of Mazatlán is surprisingly nice, it has lots of old buildings, there is a very nice theatre and stores. The plaza machado is lively and has very good options for a delicious dinner! More

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