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Old Mazatlan

Mazatlan, Mexico
Ranked #8 of 53 attractions in Mazatlan
4.5 of 5 stars 106 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods
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Toronto
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This was defintely different for us, we were used to busy cities, this was picturesque More

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Vancouver, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I loved hearing about old mexico and thier monuments and history. Shopping was great. Beaches were beautiful. colorful and very old buildings. follow your tour guides instruction when you get off the bus and only go where he tells you, we wandered a bit but he found us and steered us back where we needed to be. tourists really stick... More

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

It is quaint, friendly and fun. If you really want to see the city skip the bus tour and hire a Pulminea driver for $20 an hour.. get someone certified in the tour and speaks pretty good English and you will see it all with less preplanned jewelry stores and more out of the way sites. Don't forget to buy... More

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Mazatlan
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Old Mazatlan is great to walk around - day or night and take in the charm of the city. It is quiet, partly due to the narrow streets which make bus and truck traffic very difficult (thank goodness). There is a ton of dining options these days, but it is getting to be a very expensive part of town, so... More

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Seattle, Washington
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The food and staff are excellent! A really fun time. More

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Nice sidewalk cafes, Great food and pleasant servers More

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Rainier
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

This part of town features the market, the church the plaza and lots of little hidden restaurants and art shops. It's a great place to spend an afternoon. More

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Chestermere, Alberta, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Great part of the city to see on our tour. We learned alot and got some great pictures. Beautiful and historic! More

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Whitby, Ontario
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I love the restored buildings and the dilapidated ones too with bouganvilla growing out of the windows. There are many shops and restaurants. The Cathedral is beautiful and they have just restored it. The Mercado is very interesting. You can buy food and souvenirs. The Plazuela Machado is a great meeting place with wonderful restaurants. Very, very safe. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

From the El Cid to the 'Old part' you take one bus outside the complex. The market is always an experience to wonder through More

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