If you do nothing aside from wandering a beach during your time in Mazatlán, be sure to make your way to one of the most charming plazas in all of Mexico (I’ve seen plenty of them in more than 20 states in this country). Plaza Marchado exudes a sense of old-world elegance that is perfect for watching locals and visitors. It’s also an oasis amidst the bustle of traffic and daily life only a couple blocks away. While there yesterday, a lovely tenor was happily busking his talents while covering Puccini and Verdi standards. He deserved every peso while the sound from his singing gently echoed across the square. On a lovely sunny morning or late-day, a meander here will transport you to another place and yet make you feel grateful to be right where you are. Muy encantador!

The plaza is always alive with the sights & sounds from some kind of activity.. craft vendors & street performers to music & dancing, we even saw bridal parties getting pictures taken in the gazebo.. Great food options from the many restaurants around the square.. we regularly dine @ Pedro & Lolas, the food is delicious & I'll keep going back for the house special citrus shrimp.. the AD jewelry store is right next door to the restaurant.. they have beautiful opal & fire opal jewelry set in silver.. I found a ring to mark our visits, each time they were sized & delivered to me at the resort the next day.. Machado square will definatly be a place we visit each time we are in Mazatlan..

There are some interesting street performers who are fun to watch and listen to. The whole square is surrounded by restaurants with outside or inside seating. One of our favorite places to spend an evening in Mazatlan!