By Lorenzo Covarrubias, PhD in Cultural Anthropology El Corrido is a musical art form unique to México. Born among the rural populations of the country, it is over 200 years old. Think of corridos as heroic ballads, exaggerated truths, social…
Researchers have discovered what may be the largest spider web complex ever recorded: a massive “mega-city” of arachnids housing tens of thousands of individuals inside a cave located on the border between Albania and Greece. The structure, covering roughly 100…
By Mariana Morales Mazatlán isn’t just a destination—it’s a way of life. Every day feels like a postcard: the sound of the waves, the laughter on café terraces, and sunsets that turn the entire bay into gold. Nestled on Mexico’s…
By Mahatma Millán – Editor, Pacific Pearl Mazatlán once again awakens under that golden winter light that seems to touch everything with calm and beauty. The breeze feels softer, the ocean brighter, and the streets come alive with a familiar…
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 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…
Photo from the private collection of Alfonso Cornejo Margarita Montes “Kid Maya”Boxer Enrique Vega AyalaOfficial chronicler of Mazatlán Margarita Montes was a pioneer in turning the proclamations of gender equality into reality. She was not necessarily the very first in…
The denunciation of nepotism and corruption is the main driving force behind the revolt in Nepal. Thousands of young people have gone viral with videos exposing and criticizing the ostentatious luxury of the country’s elite youth. This resentment toward the…
In the vibrant historic center of Mazatlán, one building rises above the plazas, narrow streets, and colorful colonial façades: the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. With its striking twin yellow towers and elegant architecture, it is not only the…