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things to do in mazatlan mexico

There is no question that our vacations are extremely important because they allow us to get rid of some serious stress that we can accumulate in life. In this article we are going to talk about one of the most attractive destinations for fin at the beach with a booming nightlife. We are talking about a place known as the Colonial City with a Beach, which is officially known as Mazatlán, in Mexico.
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take the Jungle Beach Tour

This is an incredible tour through some of the most beautiful private beaches in the area as well as the mangrove jungle and the natural waterways. One you are done with the tour, you will experience a great lunch with smoked fish and an open bar to go with it. 
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visit the Aquarium

Mazatlán’s aquarium is something that you need to experience and no visit to this area of Mexico could be complete without it. There are coral reefs with over twenty six marine species. You can find sea lions, sharks and turtles amongst other species. 
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12 miles of beaches await you

If you enjoy long ways by the beach you will find that Mazatlán is the ideal place for you to be. This place has over twelve miles of incredibly beautiful white sand. There are some amazing beaches all over Mazatlán and you will have the option of going to a quiet and secluded beach or staying at one of the crowded and most active beaches in the area. There is a lot of fun and also relaxation to be had in your trip to Mazatlán. 
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visit the historic cities

This beach is known as the colonial city with a beach for a good reason. The oldest plaza s in the city of Mazatlán date back to the 18th century and there are all kinds of great activities that you can do in this areas. You can eat at fancy colonial restaurants or just look for a quick hotdog or pizza in one of the many plazas and parks in the villages that are surrounding the cities.
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get close to the stingrays and sea turtles

Stingray are very calm and peaceful creatures and there is no problem for anyone to swim with them. The Mazatlán stingray encounter is one of the greatest experiences that you can have in this location. You have nothing to worry about because they are very calm creatures that will cause you no harm as long as you are aware of a few simple safety measures. 
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cliff diving experts

We would never recommend that you dive from any of the tall cliffs that overlook Mazatlán, but we can certainly recommend that you check out the professional divers that are always taking this risky dives from very high locations. 
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The “Mercado Municipal”

If you are looking for souvenirs to bring back home and plenty of cheap food and drinks, you will find that this market is ideal for your needs. This is one of the most crowded locations in the entire city and definitely an essential stop before you leave. 
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the boat tours

If you are looking for any kind of fun activities on a boat, you can go on a boat tour and enjoy a fun party at sea or you could do some sports fishing. In any case, you will enjoy a wonderful time on a boat tour regardless of what you want to do on that trip.
Conclusion. Mazatlán is a city that has a lot to offer to those who want to party and there is also plenty of entertainment for families and couples. You will love spending time here and you will probably want to come back for more.
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