My friends & I sat through the entire show in October. It was HOTTER than blazes and were all melting in the humidity. However, this had no apparent effect on the performers as they obviously poured their hearts and souls into their folkloric dancing. They are a proud people and it shows. None of us had ever seen Papantla Flyers... More

In 2004 my husband and I went on the Stone Island tour. We were on horses for the beach ride when a worker came running from behind - - which is a no-no - - spooked my horse and sent the two of us on our own tour of the island. I fell off and broke my pelvis. I was... More

Stone Island is a peninsula located within driving distance from Mazatlan but faster and easier access is by boat ferries operated from the city,. The community of Stone Island is typical of middle and lower class Mexican families. Only Mexican citizens are allowed to purchase there. We arrived by ferry and taxi to a beach-side cafe, and entered the beach... More

The Highlights of the city are better seen on your own - take a walking tour or hire a cab to take you to some of the nicer spots -- I'd recommend along the waterfront area. But this tour was more tourist trap than touring. The worst part was the "theater" they take you to for the Papantla Flyers. After... More