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• Travel to Mazatlan for a great Vacation

  If you want to travel to Mazatlan for a vacation you won't forget, you've found the place with all the Mazatlan travel and vacation information you could ask for. General Information on Mazatlan Welco

• Looking for Something?

  Looking for Something? There are 350 varieties of shark, not counting loan and pool. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adios Amigo Last updated Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Quick Jum

• Mexico Stories

  Mexico Stories Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adios Amigo Last updated Saturday, October 1, 2005 Quick Jump Me

• Resomaz, Mazatlan's Imaging Center

  Resomaz, Mazatlan's Imaging Center All of the images below are "thumbnails." Dr. It turned out, that he made a very good decision. After med school he moved to Mexico City and trained at MOCEL hospita

• Resomaz, Mazatlan's Imaging Center

  Resomaz, Mazatlan's Imaging Center All of the images below are "thumbnails." Dr. It turned out, that he made a very good decision. After med school he moved to Mexico City and trained at MOCEL hospita

• Special Deals for Tourists

  Special Deals for Tourists Enrique's new MRI lab is called RESOMAZ (RESONANCIA MAGNETICA DE MAZATLAN), and is located at Plaza las Conchas, number 17. Please note that all prices below are in US dolla

• A Tour of Resomaz -2-

  A Tour of Resomaz -2- All of the images below are "thumbnails." As you know, I like to try to understand how things work, so I did a little research on MRI principles. Whew, that's probably more than

• Some sample MRI images

  Some sample MRI images All of the images below are "thumbnails." The official report included this: T 1 coronal SE (spin echo) sequence that shows an area of infarction in the left parietal lobe. The

• A Tour of Resomaz -1-

  A Tour of Resomaz -1- All of the images below are "thumbnails." If you look like your passport photo, you're too ill to travel will Kommen Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adio

• Mazatlan Restaurants

  Mazatlan Restaurants In Mexico we have a word for sushi: bait. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adios Amigo Last updated Friday, March 24, 2006 Quick Jump Menu ---------------

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• Service Organizations of Mazatlan

  Service Organizations of Mazatlan Every year the December meeting features the local Salvation Army Orphans, who work all year long to put on a great program of singing and dancing. Friends of Mexico[

• The Salvation Army Kids

  The Salvation Army Kids All of the images below are "thumbnails." Never be afraid to try something new. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adios Amigo Last updated Friday, Decemb

• Practical Information

  Practical Information Guns and ammunition are illegal in Mexico. One more recommendation: It never ceases to amaze me that tourists will stand in line at a bank to exchange money for hours, rather tha

• Setting up Telmex Infinitum under Linux

  Setting up Telmex Infinitum under Linux Now, if you are running a network behind your dsl connected box, as I am, there is one more wrinkle that took me several days of research to uncover. I wonder w

• Map of Cerritos, Mazatlan

  Map of Cerritos, Mazatlan Women marry men hoping they will change. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adios Amigo Last updated Monday, March 29, 2004 Quick Jump Menu ------------

• An Evening at the Sheik

  An Evening at the Sheik All of the images below are "thumbnails." A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Ad

• Hazards of Mazatlan

  Hazards of Mazatlan Never say we don't go that extra mile for you. ______________________________________ My Name ______________________________________ My Hotel You may remember your name and hotel w

• Welcome to the Bellmar Online Pharmacy Pharmacy Bellmar, your Online Drug Store

  Welcome to the Bellmar Online Pharmacy Welcome, to Mazatlan on this beautiful Sunday. By the way, you don't have to worry about fraud or security with this system. If you don't find the drug you are l

• Send Linda a Message Pharmacy Bellmar, your Online Drug Store

  Send Linda a Message Just type in your message below. There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adios Amigo Last updated

• The Most Popular Drugs Available Pharmacy Bellmar, your Online Drug Store

  The Most Popular Drugs Available All the prices below are in pesos. What is wanted is not he will to believe, but the will to find out, which is the exact opposite. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonder

• These Drugs are Not Currently Available Pharmacy Bellmar, your Online Drug Store

  These Drugs are Not Currently Available The following drugs are not yet available in Mexico. Generic NameBrand NameAlbuterol SulfateProventilBupropionZybanCiclobenzaprinaFlexerilClonidina ClhCatapress

• Books you should Read

  Books you should Read Never be afraid to try something new. Nadine and Henry wish you a wonderful Mazatlan vacation Adios Amigo Last updated Saturday, August 20, 2005 Quick Jump Menu ---------------

• Mazatlan is Paradise - a book by Chuck Hall

  Mazatlan is Paradise - a book by Chuck Hall In 2002, my friend Chuck Hall went through a herculean effort and wrote this book about Mazatlan. I wonder what goes through his mind when our dog sees us p

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  Page 102 Beer: Most Mexican breweries are run under regimented German guide-lines, and are often compared on a level with European beers. There are somesnowbirds, and even a few tourists that have d

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  Page 59 From the east side of the Plaza turn right.On your left will be the famous Angela PeraltaTheater. Go in for a look at its splendor. Theyask for a $1 U.S. donation to enter. There is usu-ally

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  Page 146 Canada, including Home Depot. They double-check your tiny bits and piecesagainst the bill that you paid prior to bagging it for you.Glass and glass cutting: Con Ramirez is on Ejercito Mexic

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  Page 183 Puravida Juice Restaurant, 79Purple Onion Restaurant, 77Quelite, 57, 59, 85Queen's Coronation Pageant, 52Radio, 14, 29, 115, 130, 132Rancho Las Moras, 44, 97Reading Material, 63Real Estate

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  Page 13 CHAPTER1Pearl of the PacificOn our very first visit to Mazatlán, my wife,Katherine, and I, like many first-time visi-tors, immediately fell in love with the citymany call "The Pearl of the P

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  Page 26 complete with prices and an order entry system. If you don't find what you arelooking for, you can send Linda (the owner) a message and she will track itdown for you. This is a great way to

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  Page 128 Bank Trust: Shop around for any bank that will handle your trust. Theydon't all charge the same fee, and service varies. In general terms, the trust per-mit costs about $1,000 U.S. plus an

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  Page 29 resplendent in your shorts and shirt and follow the crowd to immigration.Once the immigration officer stamps your visitors visa (issued and filled outon the plane), place the visa he returns

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  Page 133 Cerro de la Neveria: Known as icebox hill. These are great view homes, butdon't come on the selling block often.Los Pinos/Paseo Claussen: Back in the 1970s, this was the fancy area ofMazatl

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  Page 62 lances and mounted on padded horses enter the ring. They drive their lancesinto the shoulder muscle of the bull so that the bull is weakened and his headbegins to sag, thus exposing the entr

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  Page 18 Malecón: This is a beautiful boule-vard called Avenida Del Mar that runsfrom Valentino's south to theFisherman's Monument where thestreet becomes Paseo Claussen, andcontinues on to Olas Alta

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  Page 81 The green salsa, made with a base of tomatillos (small, tart, green tomato-like vegetables), is usually served with meat, poultry and seafood. It is some-times very hot so I suggest you test

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  Page 96 tourists as well as families. Always bargain the farebefore accepting the ride. Stop at the front desk ofyour hotel and ask a fair taxi price from the hotelto where you want to go. As I ment

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  Page 134 Sábalo Country: East of Camarón Sábalo and north of El Cid, this neigh-borhood is loaded with tract homes, many owned by foreigners. If you arelooking for a fixer-upper, this is the neighbo

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  Page 27 phrases are at Appendix 1. I have also included a conversion table inEnglish/Spanish at Appendix 2.Money: Throughout the book I will try to convert pesos to U.S. dollars forsimplification, h

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  Page 80 CHAPTER7Where do we eat?Eating is one of the most fabulous activities in Mazatlán--hence a separatechapter. Unlike in the U.S. restaurants, the help in Mazatlán make no attemptto feed you an

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  Page 51 As my wife and I were leaving the store, she stopped to look at a mirror. Acouple minutes later the clerk tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Okay, it'sa deal." I shook hands and went to pa

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  Page 103 CHAPTER10What do you do if you havemedical/dental problems?Medical CareThis is of interest to everyone either just touring, or considering relocating.While I have no first-hand knowledge of

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  Page 24 of the credit cards, license, ID cards, etc. Now you know what was in your wal-let before it was stolen or lost. You'll also have all the account numbers andtelephone numbers to call and can

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  Page 119 CHAPTER12What about retiring in Mazatlán?If you've been daydreaming about retirement, and being able to enjoy loung-ing in a comfortable beach chair with a cool margarita, you are in good c

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  Page 60 Malecón: Your stroll on the Malecón will start with a bus ride on the SábaloCentro bus from the tourist zones, heading south. Tell the driver to let you offat Fisherman's Monument. This monu

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  Page 137 a copy or the original. The information where it has been recorded on the pub-lic registry is on the last page. The Notario will need this information to get thecertificate of "Liens Burden

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  Page 178 Friends of Mexico, 54, 60, 64-65Fumigaciones, Ray, 142Furniture manufacturers, 25Gaviotas Cinemas, 14Gaviotas Tennis Club, 44Getting married, 10Gigante supermarket, 83Ginger's bilingual hor

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  Page 30 except from the airport. Their fares are negotiable. I will discuss them andother modes of transportation later in the book.I usually ask the driver to stop at a bank ATM to pick up some pes

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  Page 156 q sounds like k. but if u follows it, the u is usually silent.r is rolled or trilled except between two vowels where it is very soft.rr is heavily rolled or trilled.x between vowels, sounds

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  Page 113 Less ExpensiveHotel Posada Freeman: This was opened in 1944 and it was beautifully ren-ovated in 2002. The hotel is located at Olas Altas #79, in the Centro Historicosection and overlooks t

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  Page 75 2005, the church plans to move. It will still be on Camarón Sábalo, but on thesame side of the street and about 50 meters south of Panama Restaurant.Templo de la Sagrada Familia: It is locat

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  Page 152 Christine's Coffee Shop and EuropeanHair Salon: I spent years trying to find aplace that I would have the confidence toget a haircut that didn't make me look like"Moe" from the Three Stooge

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  Page 98 CHAPTER9Staying HealthyStaying healthy in Mazatlán can best be accomplished by using common sense.Standards of sanitation in the city are high compared to many other places inthe world. Most

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  Page 142 "good" at that time of morning, except the inside of my eyelids. The "primetime" shows start at 6:00 p.m. instead of 8:00 p.m. Like everything else, we havelearned to adapt. I like the Mexi

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  Page 63 the rush with a quick cape pass and thrust of the sword. If hit in the right spot,the bull will die immediately. When the bull drops, an assistant with a knife fin-ishes him. If the bull is

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  Page 34 home or hotel room. She has reasonable rates. For an appointment call her cellphone 044 669 912-6456 during the day or 983-8350 in the evening.Massage: If I haven't convinced you to extend y

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  Page 129 them and had an outstanding experience. They helped me immensely in get-ting through my first home-purchasing experience in Mazatlán. Their beauti-ful receptionist, Elvira Barron, was extre

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  Page 149 payment (sign upon delivery). There is a minimum $5 U.S. purchase. CallClaudia at 940-6297 at Ext. 111 and 112. She speaks perfect English, and shewill take your order or answer questions."

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  Page 104 and the office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.. You should have allpertinent dates, charges, receipts, names, addresses, phone numbers, plusdetails of the problem.Local doctors: Fort

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  Page 39 -My car registration and title.-Mexican insurance policy for the car.Cars in Mexico are very expensive. Mexican authorities frown on you takingyour car into the country, selling it for a hea

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  Page 180 Las Flores Hotel, 101Las Gaviotas, 65, 121Las Palmas Trailer Park, 73Las Quince Letras ironworks, 134Late night activities, 55Laxen, Henry and Nadine, 90Leaving vehicle, 26, 126Legal drugs,

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  Page 49 a new highway connected Mazatlán to the outside world, and led to improvedtourism during the 1960s and 70s.The city expanded northward with high-rise hotels occupying the newtourist area cal

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  Page 48 Wise wrote, "I regard the half year past as among the most contented in myexistence, and shall ever refer with many a yearning to those pleasant days inMazatlán."In 1864, the French bombarde

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  Page 124 Working in MexicoThis question is asked over and over. The answer is always; "It is difficult,but not impossible." The first thing you must know is that it is illegal unlessyou have receive

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  Page 108 prices. They have a doggy wash on the premises, and also board your critter ifyou have to be away. Vet speaks English and pet talk better!" The clinic is locat-ed at Rio Valuate #1034, and

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  Page 148 I send mail back to the States whenever possible with a friend or acquain-tance that is heading back to the States and is willing to drop the envelope inthe nearest mailbox in the U.S. Ever

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  Page 87 Balboa Club: I was happy to hear that the Balboa Club changed from a pri-vate to public enterprise. It is located right on the beach on Camarón Sábalo,next to American Express, and across th

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  Page 55 6:00 p.m. daily, except closed on Mondays. They are also closed during Januaryand February. Call 988-0041 for more information.FishingThe Sea of Cortez provides some of the greatest deep-sea

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  Page 8 Information about the Vineyard (LaViña) Church in Mazatlán: The VineyardChurch is a mission with headquarters inIllinois. Regular church services include onein English and the other in Spanis

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  Page 131 in advance, and that I had no intention of paying the other half of his com-mission until it was cleared, he took a different tack. I found out from the realestate company that the Notario

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  Page 94 hand until you get off the bus because union inspectors sometimes boardbusses and check for tickets. It lets the union know that the driver is not try-ing to cheat them. There is not a trans

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  Page 123 for documentation to satisfy the government. On the six-month date of yourtourist visa you can make a trip to the States, and return with a new six-monthtourist visa. You can also apply for

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  Page 121 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mazinfohttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/mazamigoshttp://www.mazAmigo.comhttp://www.mazinfo.comhttp://www.pacificpearl.comhttp://www.maztravel.comhttp://www.mexcon

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  Page 120 people who have purchased a home in Mazatlán, yanked up their roots in thestates, or Canada, and headed south with all their worldly belongings--only tobecome disillusioned and move back to

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  Page 112 very big in the hotel area, but there is a restaurant on-site. Most of the roomshave wonderful ocean views. Rates are about $80-$120 U.S. for a double.Telephone them at 913-2222.Costa de Or

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  Page 73 Pro-Mexico: Pro-Mexico is a private, non-profit institution which was cre-ated in 1976 with the goal of helping to elevate the quality of life of the less for-tunate. There are numerous bran

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  Page 125 keep you from making costly errors. A good, English speaking accountant willonly charge you about $80 U.S. to $100 U.S. monthly and will take care ofeverything, tax reports, payroll tax com

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  Page 110 found it and made it part of the tequila factory tour. The cost is about $400U.S. per villa, which includes all meals, domestic drinks and all activities.Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay: The reso

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  Page 9 About Amigos de Los Animales: As great as theneed for the poverty stricken people of Mazatlánis, you can imagine the plight of the street animalsand even some beloved pets is just as great. I

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  Page 179 Ink Cartridges, 133Inn at Mazatlán, 1, 3, 55, 60, 71, 77, 79, 84, 95, 98, 100, 105Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), 153Insurance, home, 124Insurance, vehicle, 27Insurance, air ev

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  Page 154 if you see a movie with the Spanish title, chances are you can go to IMDB andsearch by the title and see what it is in English and read a review about it.Are the insects bugging you: Many p

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  Page 70 in the village that the tour guide will explain. The cost is approximately $35U.S. per person.Teacapan and Rosario: The shrimpers' village of Teacapan is about twohours south of Mazatlán (ap

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  Page 21 CHAPTER2Let's go on that dream tripYou've just told your boss that it's timefor your winter vacation, and you callyour travel agent. Many first time tripsto Mazatlán are through a packagetra

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  Page 174 Benavides Pharmacias, 14Benito Juarez birthday, 65Bernard's Restaurant, 76Biking, 44Bilingual assistance, 141Billfish, 43, 46, 65-66Bloomingdale's, 40Bolero Restaurant, 76Boogie boards, 41,

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  Page 130 There are only so many Notarios in Mazatlán. Most real estate agents have oneor two Notarios with whom they usually deal. Unlike the U.S., closing is nothandled through a Title Company.In o

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  Page 35 CHAPTER3Getting thereAir. To get to Mazatlán from the USA, your choice of originating cities is lim-ited. There are charters during the winter with direct flights from Minneapolisand Denver,

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  Page 167 true that their hands are sometimes tied because of what IMSS will cover. Forexample, I've had a few doctors tell me that there are better blood pressuremeds, but there are only certain one

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  Page 173 INDEXAA Meetings, 62Aero California, 21, 23Aero Mexico, 21, 23Air evacuation, 94Alaska Airlines, 15Alcoholic beverages, 87, 89Ambrosia Restaurant, 79American Airlines, 23American Legion, 61

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  Page 46 establishments. Don't be afraid to take your young children out to the best eat-ing-places in town.Mexicans are the most hand shaking, hugging, kissing people I know. If youare a woman, shak

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  Page 58 Afterward, check out the fishing fleets in the harbor. You may be lucky and seea big billfish hanging with a proud angler having his picture taken.A walk in the downtown area: Take the Sábal

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  Page 97 I have used three or four drivers and my personal favorite is Jesus A. Osuna.One day I asked him to take my group to a cockfighting ranch. I didn't knowthe name of the place, but knew it was

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  Page 186 Vicki, 3Viking Fleet, 43Villa Italia Restaurant, 74Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Mazatlán, 62Visa card, 18Vitrales Inova, 134Vivero Diana, 141Wal-Mart, 5, 19, 83, 136Water, 2, 14, 26, 40

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  Page 175 Centro de Idiomas de Mazatlán, 139Cerro de la Neveria, 121Cerro del Vigia, 120Cerritos, 6, 42, 44, 54, 82, 102, 105, 122Cerritos Juarez, 82Chayuto's Restaurant, 78Chiclets, 21China Thai Res

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  Page 109 CHAPTER11Where do you stay in Mazatlán?Where you stay will be a matter of personal taste and financial situation. Thefirst tourist area was in the downtown and Olas Altas area, and most hot

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  Page 106 guaranteed renewable to age 80. The worldwide coverage includes businessand holiday travel, personalized insurance card, direct payment to hospitalsand 24 hour emergency service.There is a

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  Page 11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis type of book always requires many people to put it together. This book isno exception. My heartfelt thanks go to the following people:Dee Hulen, my research assistant, c

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  Page 136 home. I tried it two years, using a property manager and I got a bad renter oneyear and only about a month of renters the next. Now I am content with aMexican house sitter that pays the uti

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  Page 68 Angela Peralta, named "The MexicanNightingale," was one of the world's mostfamous divas. She was supposed to perform atMazatlán's relatively new opera house in 1883.Huge crowds met her on he

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  Page 150 Calzados: They do excellent brake and clutch jobs on all different makes ofvehicles. They are located on La Marina, about eight blocks south of the traf-fic signal near Gigante.Auto body sh

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  Page 40 inspector you get. There is an official list of property allowed, but is not oftenfollowed. The inspectors usually look for desktop computers, items in boxesthey originally came in, articles

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  Page 41 Prices will always be marked in pesos on the pump. Be sure to get out ofyour vehicle and watch the attendant zero out the pump before he starts yourorder. The problem of overcharging tourist

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  Page 45 CHAPTER4Have more fun by recognizing localcustoms and historyRemember that you are in a foreign country, and customs are different. Thebest way to enjoy your stay is to be courteous and resp

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  Page 151 at http://www.mexonline.com/efa.htm, and they can be contacted via E-mailat spanish@prodigy.net.mx. You can telephone them at 986-2471.Rocio Aramburo: A well-qualified Spanish teacher who w

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  Page 185 The Inn at Mazatlán, 1, 3, 55, 60, 71, 77, 79, 84, 95, 98, 100, 105The Papagayo Restaurant, 70The Place, 2, 25, 48, 53, 71-73, 76-77, 79, 85, 97-98The Sheik Restaurant, 69Thirty-first of Ma

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  Page 28 Pets: I don't have any pets, but my friend Henry Laxen has several andassures me that,"One of the great things about traveling to Mexico is how easy it is to bringyour little doggie or kitty

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  Page 168 appointment, they seem to always work me in within a half hour's wait. Notbad.Overall, I think they provide an excellent service and I feel that I get mymoney's worth. Just the amount I wou

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  Page 72 Mazatlán Jungle Tour: This is a combined tour. It includes an hour andone-half harbor tour, a foray into a mangrove swamp, and three hours onStone Island. There you can rent a horse, roam th

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  Page 53 frames, ceramic planters, and marble figures--but you get the idea. If you sawsomething in another store, and can explain it to them, they can have it for youin about 24 hours. Tell them you

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  Page 74 The address of their clinic is Compeador #646, Col Francisco Villa, and youcan telephone them at 940-7852 or 914-2473. They sell annual membershipfor $ 250 pesos or $25 U.S. Donations can be

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  Page 86 To help you choose, they make sample dishes and set them by the front doorand put pictures of the dishes on the walls. I'm not a cupcake eater, but myfriends rave about the pastries--and the

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  Page 19 With all the beach vendors in the area, it is a virtual shopping mall. Thereare volleyball games, soccer games, beach fishing, swimming, sun bathing,walkers and dancers, and even an occasion

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  Page 42 If it is raining, slow down. I mean really slow down because the blow offfrom the trucks and oil leakage from the vehicles make the roads very slick. Itusually takes several hours of rain to

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  Page 161 APPENDIX2CONVERSIONTABLESTemperatureFahrenheit100 9585807570656055 5045 40 35 32Celsius37.8 35 29.4 26.6 23.8 21.1 18.3 15.5 12.7 10 7.2 4.2 1.60VolumeMilliliter= .34 ounceOunce= 29.57 Mill

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  Page 145 you use it on the same line as your telephone and when the phone rings, yourInternet connection merely drops down to 64K. Unlike cable, ADSL is likebeing connected directly to the backbone.

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  Page 43 You will be given a holographic sticker and certificate. Place the sticker on theinside of the windshield, in the upper left hand corner in front of the driver.Place the certificate in a saf

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  Page 171 APPENDIX6SAMPLEPURCHASEAGREEMENT(PRINTED WITH PERMISSION OFHENRYLAXEN)Purchase AgreementPurchase agreement entered between Mr. Hernan Cortes henceforth called theseller and Mr. Christopher

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  Page 47 Mexican people are very proud of their culture and heritage, so under-standing the culture is extremely important. The concept of time is probablythe single most conflicting difference betwe

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  Page 140 car. Instead of issuing tickets, the cop takes your license plate and you canretrieve it at the police station--after paying a fine.Utilities: I had the secretary at the real estate company

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  Page 165 APPENDIX4IMSS--INSTITUTOMEXICANO DELSEGUROSOCIAL.(PRINTED WITH PERMISSION OFRICKLEWIS FROM A POST TO THEMAZINFO MAILING LIST).These are my observations and I don't claim to be an authority

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  Page 57 Moped or scooters: How about scooting around town? There are severalplaces in the tourist zone to rent scooters. A valid driver's license is usuallyneeded. Price is $8 U.S. per hour for asin

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  Page 100 Symptoms of dehydration include urine that is much darker than usualand/or difficulty urinating, flushed face, profuse sweating, or an unusual lackthereof. Sometimes these symptoms also occ

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  Page 122 our friends Keith and Jean to Concordia to find some furniture. At one of thefurniture factories/stores, they found a table and rocking chair that they liked.Only the table could fit in the

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  Page 79 December8thFestival de la Inmaculada Conception12thDay of our Lady Guadalupe24thPosada (Christmas Eve)25thChristmas Day (National Holiday)Annual amateur golf tournament at El CidAngela Peral

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  Page 22 it in a safe place with your return airline ticket(s). You will be required toreturn it when you depart the country.We were in line with a bunch of college students at the airport immigratio

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  Page 181 Mazatlán Online Properties, 117Mazatlán Reading Library, 20, 47, 63Mazatlán Home Rentals, 141Mazatlán's Tour Guide Association, 84Mazatlecos, 3-4, 33, 46, 59, 61, 110Mazinfo.com, 45, 57, 60

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  Page 135 remodel, my wife walked through the house with Cesar a couple times, notingwhat she wanted done. They went to supply stores and ordered tiles, fixtures,and paint. He gave us an estimate, we

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  Page 91 Cocina de Ana: Delicious buffet style lunch that you purchase based on theweight of the food. Located in the Golden Zone behind Banamex. Believe it ornot, they have some of the best Chinese

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  Page 69 Ole Tours: This tour company is owned and operated by Wendy Osuna,Canadian Consul for Mazatlán, and her husband, Juan Osuna. This all inclu-sive tour management company provides everything f

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  Page 90 roof is also available. They still feature their famous beef Philly sandwich, buthave "bulked" up their menu. Sandwiches include Italian Sausage, corned beef,and Rueben, among others--all wi

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  Page 83 Located on the beach side of the Inn at Mazatlán, on Camarón Sábalo, bothindoor and outdoor seating is available. Most of the staff has worked there fordecades, so the service is consistentl

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  Page 77 March21stBenito Juarez Birthday (National Holiday)Friends of Mexico St. Patrick's Day dinnerAnnual Wine and Cheese fundraiser by Friends of MexicoAnnual Hands Across The Borderdinner/show/si

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  Page 143 Then he turned the instrument over, removed the batteries and installed freshones. Voilà! The telephone problem was solved. So who would know that bat-teries were used in telephones in Maza

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  Page 93 CHAPTER8Getting Around MazatlánMazatlán is a big city, but getting around is easier than in most large metro-politan cities throughout the world. First, I'll tell you what I would not do inM

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  Page 17 During the evening hours, tourists enjoythemselves with the loud music in themany discos and bars in the Golden Zone,or take an inexpensive taxi ride to "oldtown" and visit the recently reno

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  Page 176 Cruise ships, 24-25, 40Customs, 17, 27-28, 31, 33, 126Cyber Café, 20, 44, 95Cyberworld Café, 20Dairy Queen, 18, 40, 121Daylight saving time, 16Day of Friendship, 64Day of the Dead celebrati

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  Page 16 Fishing: Mazatlán was famous for its greatsport fishing long before it became a major touristattraction. There are a large number of charterboats that take aboard about 9,000 sailfish andmar

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  Page 92 attractive dining rooms and a bar. They have great soups, salads, Mexican dish-es, pastas, and sandwiches--and the most expensive item on the menu is $7U.S. They serve breakfast, lunch and d

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  Page 164 Picadillo: A dish spiced with chopped or ground meat with chilies, raisinsand onions.Quesadilla: A flour tortilla folded over sliced cheese and grilled.Sope: A small, thick, round corn cake

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  Page 7 PREFACEMy wife Katherine and I first arrived in Mazatlán during spring break in 1985and immediately fell in love with the city. We purchased a timeshare at TheInn at Mazatlán. We returned to

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  Page 44 prised. There is a restaurant on the grounds, but we chose to walk a block toMr. Steak, and had the best steak I have ever eaten.We were stopped twice along the way by checkpoints. The first

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  Page 153 Vivero Diana: This is the floral shop of the Golden Zone. Diana is locatednext door to Mango's Restaurant. She has flower arrangements for all occa-sions, flowers in pots, plants, fountains

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  Page 38 tions I provide you called "A walk in the downtown area," in Chapter 5. Afterthe walk, stop at one of the cafes in Olas Altas for a nice Mexican lunch whilepeople watching.Following lunch, y

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  Page 71 tories are located here. You can stop and watch saddles, sandals, belts, andother leather goods being made right in the shops. Other sights are the churchof San Antonio and a very old jail t

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  Page 88 Canucks: Formerly known as La Fragata, this beautiful restaurant is locat-ed on Paseo Clausen, near Angél Flores in Olas Altas. Opened in June 2003 bytwo Canadians, Phil and Terri Neville an

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  Page 14 "Snowbirds" winter in Mazatlán. It is usually cool at night, which is ideal forsleeping, and sunny and balmy during the day. Believe me; waking up everymorning to sunshine does not get borin

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  Page 32 Internet connections: Internet houses are going up as fast as gift shops inMazatlán. There are numerous cyber shops in the tourist zone as well as thedowntown area. A couple of them come to

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  Page 118 (because I have a house four blocks away), I have used it as gifts for relativesand for fundraising auctions. I am also a member of Resort CondominiumInternational, which allows me to swap

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  Page 147 Small appliances and parts: I have had good luck on most any small appli-ance parts and repairs at Camacho on Zaragosa. It is on the north side of thestreet, just east of Aquiles Serdan.My

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  Page 61 building, which is the clubhouse and athleticcenter of El Cid. Continue east along the roadand view the beautiful homes and well keptlawns that butt up against the golf course.We've spent ho

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  Page 76 CHAPTER6Calendar of events for the yearWhen making your plans for your vacation, it will be helpful to know what isgoing on that you don't want to miss. Exact dates change every year. ThePac

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  Page 33 from the refrigerator and cupboards. The young children at the supermarketswho bag groceries typically receive 2 or 3 pesos--as they do not receive a salary.Give them $1 U.S. if they carry y

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  Page 116 Zone, and close to the beach. It has a beautiful tropical courtyard with thesounds of active birds. It has private bathrooms, a refrigerator in each room,and a courtyard kitchen for the exc

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  Page 52 Some stores in the Golden Zone and the Central Market are all very nice andoffer values, but I do not recommend shopping there on Wednesday orThursday, or any other day in which cruise ships

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  Page 107 His lovely wife, Dra. Rosalia Berenice Valencia Guajardo does a super jobof cleaning. At $45 U.S. it is a bit pricey by Mazatlán standards, but you'll notget a better cleaning job anywhere.

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  Page 66 In the game, I saw there were three players on a field that was fifty metersin length and four meters wide. The idea is to advance a hard rubber ball,about the size of a softball past your o

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  Page 3 Mazatlan IS ParadiseCharles A.

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  Page 177 El Cid Mega Resort, 98-99El Cid Mora Tower, 14El Cid residential area, 73El Dorado neighborhood, 115, 123Electrical contractor, 134Electricity, 26, 62, 108, 125, 128El Faro lighthouse, 45-4

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  Page 64 On the Thursday before Ash Wednesday,there is usually some sort of show in theAngela Peralta Theater on the occasionwhen prizes for painting and literature aregiven out. But this is variable

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  Page 20 Mazatlán, by H.F. FeuchtWhat is there about Mazatlán?That makes one want to linger on?That leaves nostalgic memories?Is it the diamond dazzling azure seaWith stretching immensityEndless like

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  Page 54 Parasailing: If you like being drug around in the air by aspeeding boat, this trip is for you. You'll see all the colorfulparachutes along the beaches in the Golden Zone. Getting upin the ai

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  Page 141 line, of course). If that doesn't work, the problem is in your pump or cistern,and you'll probably need professional help.I know some gringos who drink water from the tap, without benefit o

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  Page 78 JulyAugustInternational tennis tournamentInternational fishing tournamentSeptember16thMexican Independence Day (National Holiday) It is celebrated as thefirst day of the revolution against S

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  Page 159 100cienC-N101ciento unosee-en-tow-OO-no200doscientosdose-SEE-en-tows300trescientostray-SEE-en-tows400cuatrocientosKWAH-tro-SEE-en-tows500quiñientosKEY-nee-en-tows600seiscientosSAY-see-en-to

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  Page 182 Pacifico Brewery tour, 54, 59Pacific Pearl Newspaper, 22, 91Panama Bakery/Restaurant, 73Pancho's Restaurant, 75Parades, 51-52Parasailing, 42, 101Pelzman, Bertha & Sam, 52Pemex fuel station,

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  Page 163 APPENDIX3TYPES OFMEXICANFOODAgua Fresca: Could be anything from fruit-flavored water drinks to mashedsweetened rice mixed with ice water. They are made with purified water andice cubes.Asad

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  Page 95 Sábalo CocosSharp HospitalOffice DepotGigante SupermarketPlaza Ley #2 SupermarketWalmartSoriana's SupermarketBus CentralLey #1CathedralCentral MarketUrias SábaloEl Cid MarinaSharp HospitalOf

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  Page 36 Deluxe buses to and from border cities include TAP and Elite. There are atleast two departures a day from Tijuana to the main terminal in Mazatlán.One-way fare is about $64 U.S. Driving time

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  Page 132 Jorge Buenrostro Felix: My friend, Henry Laxen, recommends JorgeBuenrostro. He helped the Laxen's when the Notario who was handling closureon his first house unexpectedly died. He has since

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  Page 84 Senor Frogs: If you're young--or evenyoung at heart-go about three miles south ofValentino's on the Malecón and follow thecrowd. If you don't see the crowd, follow thesounds of the music. I

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  Page 99 than a day or two. If its any consolation, I have been told by Mexican friendsthat they suffered the same symptoms while traveling in the U.S.If you come down with a case of Tourista, the be

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  Page 138 CHAPTER14Tips for home owners and long-timerentersWhen I first moved to Mazatlán, I had far more questions than I had answers.I received a great deal of help from friends and neighbors, but

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  Page 126 CHAPTER13Real EstateRental ServicesI have never rented an apartment or house inMazatlán. Many people have told me "Yes,there are cheap rentals available," and, "Yes,you get what you pay for

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  Page 127 Another difference is it is difficult to evict renters, and it sometimes takesyears. And finally, there is a difference in finding a rental. Yes, there are the clas-sifieds--if you can read

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  Page 4 Mazatlan IS ParadiseAll Rights Reserved © 2003 by Charles A.

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  Page 23 Bride and Groom must supply the following information:Complete NameAddress, Age, Nationality, Civil State (married, divorced, etc.)Whether you were married before (divorced or widowed). If d

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  Page 105 Dr. Elias Avelino Javer Fernandez: Is well known as the bestGastroenterologist in Mazatlán. Donald and Bobbie Drennon both had aColonoscopy and Endoscopy, and they said there was no discomf

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  Page 158 TuesdayMartesMAR-taysWednesdayMiercolesMEAR-co-laysThursdayJuevesWHAY-vaysFridayViernesbe-AIR-naysSaturdaySábadoSAH-bah-doughSundayDomingodoe-MEEN-goNumbers1.unoOO-no2.dosdose3.tresTRAY-s4.

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  Page 162 On the RoadKilometers to milesKilometers15102030405060708090 100 120Miles.623.16.2 12.4 18.6.2531 37.5445056 62.5 74.4Liters to Gallons (for Gasoline)Liters1410152030405060708090Gallons.265

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  Page 115 is not much of a beach for swimming, but it is close to many historical sites,and old-time cafes. From the view rooms in the hotel you can watch the surfersand the beautiful sunsets. It is

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  Page 101 become like the U.S.A. where almost everyone has a lawyer. Forget about try-ing to sue someone for tripping over a bad sidewalk.Another law opposite of Canadian and U.S. laws is that pedest

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  Page 166 major concerns I've had were misdiagnosed and due to the second opinions, Iwas able to get the proper treatment. Saying that, I'm sure if I were to have aheart attack tomorrow, I'd be glad

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  Page 184 Sharkey's Den #2, 40Sharp Hospital, 18, 83, 91, 93, 128Sherry, 74Shipping furniture, 126Shipwreck Restaurant, 74Shopping, 3-5, 7, 13-14, 24-26, 38, 40, 45-46, 56, 61, 66, 75, 82, 88, 99, 10

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  Page 155 APPENDIX1SPANISHWORDS ANDPHRASESWith assistance from Sra. Maria del Rosario Romero de Rodriguez of the"English and Spanish for All," school.To learn conversational Spanish, it is important

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  Page 85 Sábalo, in Golden Zone. They specialize in beef, but have a wide-ranging menuthat includes Mexican dishes, seafood, barbecue ribs, chicken, and pork chops.I prefer the petite filet mignon wi

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  Page 144 I've learned two ways to make the operation more successful: I purchased aheadset at Radio Shack for about 20 bucks and plugged it into my computer. Ican hear better, and so can whomever I

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  Page 56 Other activitiesGolfing: If golfing is your game, Mazatlánhas two of the best courses around. El CidMega resorts has a 27-hole golf course in theGolden Zone. The great Lee Trevinodesigned pa

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  Page 172 ClausesFirst: Both parties agree that the total price for this transaction is theamount of $41,000 (forty one thousand dollars and 00/100 U.S.C.Y.) and willbe paid as follows:1. The amount

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  Page 169 APPENDIX5IMPORTANTRESOURCES FORTRAVELERS1. Immigration and BusinessThe Canada-Mexico Chamber of Business A/C, working with the MexicanConsulate, assists Canadians with a variety of issues r

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  Page 157 Fine, thank youbien, graciasBE-en, GRAH-see-ahsAnd you?Y usted?E-oo-STED?What's happening?Que pasaKAY-PAH-sah?Not muchnadaNAH-dahUntil laterhasta luegoAH-sta-lou-A-goUntil tomorrowhasta mañ

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  Page 15 can be made comfortably by vehicle in two days over a four-lane divided high-way. There are also buses from Tijuana and El Paso.Economical: I have visited Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, and M

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  Page 111 El Cid Mega Resort: for sheer size, this complex is hard to ignore, butfrankly I have heard few compliments and many complaints from guests con-cerning price versus value. The complex inclu

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  Page 170 4. International Retirement PlanningCanadians Retiring Abroad Ltd. (CRA) provides comprehensive retire-ment and investment planning for Canadian snow-birds and nonresidents;CRA also provide

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  Page 82 bé for dessert. Try to get my favorite waiter, Jesus(Hey-Soos). He provides a special show whilepreparing a flambé. Reservations at the restau-rant next to Valentino's are suggested, especia

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  Page 37 will assume you are rich. It should cost you no more than $4.50 U.S. to ride tothe Golden Zone. You will get even better prices for Mexican goods, becauseshop keepers along Gaviotis in the G

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  Page 117 Mexican mechanics are magicians in making parts; so don't worry aboutbreakdowns. It may take some time, but what the hey! Just relax in your bed-room with a good book until your vehicle is

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  Page 67 FiestasFiesta Mexicana: Located just to the right at the entrance to the PlayaMazatlán Hotel, the Fiesta Mexicana is the most famous in Mazatlán. A nicebuffet and unlimited margaritas preced

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  Page 25 Novia: This is a bridal shop, but they will rent women's gowns as well. LauraSaldierna is the proprietor, and the shop is located at Rafael Buelna #105-1.Contact Laura at 990-1605 for prices

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  Page 31 Grocery: Mini-markets, called "Supera," are located allover the city. Some hotels even have stores that sell groceriesand sundries. If you need more than just a few soft drinks,beer and chip

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  Page 187 ORDERINFORMATIONTear out this sheet and give it to a friend so that he/she mayorder a book:Books available by Charles Hall are:1. Mazatlan IS Paradise2. The Whale Spirit3. The ABCs of Schoo

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  Page 65 Of course, there's the food festival in the Plazuela Machado (better to goMonday or Tuesday in the mid- to late-afternoon hours to beat the crowds).Bands and food booths are in abundance at

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  Page 114 $42 U.S. to $80 U.S. per night, depending on the size of room and time of year.Two children, ages 11 and under, can stay free with their parents. Single, tripleand quad rates are also avail

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  Page 50 CHAPTER5What to do in MazatlánThere are so many fun and exciting things to do in Mazatlán, you know youmissed something, regardless of your length of stay.ShoppingA favorite pastime for most

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  Page 89 close around 3 p.m. Bernhard came from northern Germany in about 1996,and does all the cooking and it is good! Bratwurst, sauerkraut, old-fashionedmeat loaf, German red cabbage and his signa

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  Page 139 You can telephone them at 968-0904, but a command of the Spanish languageis necessary. A tropical style of rattan furniture is made in a town calledMacias, just south of El Rosario--about a

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