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…
In the heart of Mazatlán’s historic center, surrounded by colorful colonial buildings and lively plazas, stands one of the city’s most beloved landmarks — the Ángela Peralta Theater. This elegant 19th-century theater is more than just a performance venue; it’s…
The members from royalty of the 2025 Carnival "The Pearl", royalty have finally revealed the call for the crown, contests and more for the 2026 edition of the biggest party in the port. Activities for the festivity started with the announcement of the…