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Plaza Machado: Traveler Reviews

Mazatlan, Mexico
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Ranked #3 of 50 attractions in Mazatlan
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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Elk Grove, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Old Mexico”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

This must have been one of my favorite attractions in Mazatlan. We visited Plaza Machado during the day time as part of a city tour. The tour guide told us that at night they close the streets and have music, dancing and street vendors. We decided to return and night and we loved it. The atmosphere was perfect with live music and people dancing in the street. I wanted to eat at Pedro and Lola but my group decided to eat at Beach Burger. This was the only bad thing. The food was terrible. The shrimp tasted like it must have been dipped in ketchup. Other than that I loved Plaza Machado.

Visited March 2013
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Red Deer
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“old town”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

the plaza takes you back in time, and is excellent to visit, Easy to get to, and there are no timeshare sales there, They have some guides there to help you get the most out of it(no cost)

Visited February 2013
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Erie pa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Food Fun and Festivities”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

The wonderful restaurants lining the Plaza with friendly waiters beckoning.....the vendors and the music during Carnaval...the electric feeling walking among the crowd...

Visited February 2013
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Wisconsin
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Take your camera”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

I was amazed to see all the fresh meats being prepared and all the fruits and vegetables. Did not expect a market like this in Mexico. Take a Pulmania for a scenic ride.

Visited February 2013
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Ameliasburg, ON
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 attraction reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Outdoor walking area”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

This was an outdoor area where some restaurants and bars are located. Not much happening as we were there in the early afternoon.

Visited February 2013
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