By Enrique Vega Ayala Official Chronicler of Mazatlán In the collective memory of Mazatlecos, since 1975 the indelible memory of a cyclone has been linked to Olivia, which struck the port between 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, and 1:30…
By Francisco Chiquete Outside, the gusts of wind howled ferociously. Inside, the wooden walls of the house shook harder each time. My brother and I had naïvely stayed behind to guard the house, not really knowing what it was we…
By Sophia Boccard, Architectural Designer A closer look at Protección Civil and their critical role during hurricane season. In light of the heartbreaking news coming out of Texas where devastating storms have left more than 130 people dead, with many…
By Mariana Morales, Real Estate Agent at Coldwell Banker Pacific Ocean To speak of Mazatlán is to speak of a place that truly has it all. Investing in property here is not just about financial appreciation—although that alone is…
GRAN ACUARIO MAZATLÁNMAR DE CORTÉS “Colors and Traditions” at Gran Acuario Mazatlán: A Tribute to the Soul of Mexico. Mazatlán, Sinaloa – The new thematic experience “Colors and Traditions”, hosted at Gran Acuario Mazatlán, is an artistic and immersive journey…
By Sophia Boccard, Architectural Designer It’s that time of year again, when the city center wakes up to art, tradition, and familiar faces returning home for the season. The heat begins to ease (well, sort of!), Cultura announces its winter…
By Maaike Hoekstra The Flavor Teller What is it about Mexican street food that is so addictive? Is it the abundant lard, the freshly chopped cilantro or the mouthwatering spicy salsa? We keep coming back to our favorite eateries…
By Eric Streit Over the last 18 years, I have embarked upon many road trips within an hour’s drive of Mazatlán. El Quelite, La Noria, Concordia, Copala, Villa Unión and Veranos are among my favorite. I have always…
By Pacific Pearl From November 4to 15, 2025, Mazatlán will host one of the most exciting cultural events in all of Latin America: the Pacific Brass Festival. In just its second edition, this festival has already positioned itself as the…
By Lorenzo Covarrubias, PhD in Cultural Anthropology As Latin rhythms go, and as found in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, or México as a whole…salsa, bachata, and cumbia rule. Salsa and bachata best represent Latin rhythms emanating from the Caribbean (Cuba, Puerto Rico,…