Rachel Olsen
Family Friendly Outdoor Activities in Mazatlan
1. Buy a kite and fly it at Parque Ciudades Hermanas. This park is great for doing more than just flying a kite...but really...when was...
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Rachel Olsen
- Mar 28, 2019
- 3 min
Top 5 "Little" Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Mazatlan, MX
Now that we are a family of 4, we think about other things before we all go out to eat... Is there going to be room for our giant...
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Rachel Olsen
- Feb 2, 2018
- 1 min
Traditional Mexican Cooking Classes in Mazatlan, Sin.
Our friend Ana Paola Osuna has been in the food industry for years now. She has owned and operated a local restaurant in the historic...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 23, 2017
- 3 min
Things to do in Mazatlan with your partner
Watch the sunset from the beach, an unforgettable activity for your vacations: There are several beaches to the North of the city that...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 23, 2017
- 1 min
Surf Mazatlan
Surfing is a sport that cannot be missed along the Pacific coast, and along the beaches of Mazatlan. Mazatlan has fantastic beaches with...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 23, 2017
- 1 min
Carnaval Mazatlan
During the 5 days leading up to Ash Wednesday, Mazatleco’s participate in the years biggest celebration, known as Carnaval. In 1998,...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 23, 2017
- 2 min
Faro Mazatlan
Mazatlan’s majestic lighthouse, El Faro, is located at the top of the hill known as El Creston, at the Southern tip of the city. The...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 23, 2017
- 1 min
Our Day at Stone Island
While in Mazatlan, we reccommend spending at least one day over at Stone Island. It is easy to get to, and you don't need to buy into a...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 21, 2017
- 1 min
What is a "Taquiza"?
There are so many ways to celebrate when in Mexico, and one of my favourite ways is with a Taquiza! This traditional Mexican meal is...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 20, 2017
- 1 min
Acuario Mazatlán
Mazatlan Aquarium is located 100 meters from the Avenida del Mar, on the Avenida de los Deportes. The sculpture of his face, traditional,...
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Rachel Olsen
- Mar 18, 2014
- 1 min
Vacation Rental Stays on the Rise!
According to TripAdvisors 4th annual vacation rentals survey, more and more travellers are seeing the value in vacation homes. Survey...
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Rachel Olsen
- Feb 8, 2014
- 3 min
Yogis in Mazatlan, Mexico
Do you ever go on vacation and feel like you have to leave behind many of the activities you enjoy doing at home? It might be playing and...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jan 4, 2014
- 3 min
So You Want to Rent Your Investment Property
If you purchase a home as an investment, you will want to see some sort of a return...maybe through the properties own appreciation, or...
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Rachel Olsen
- Dec 22, 2013
- 2 min
Top 5 Reasons to Stay in a Vacation Rental
Almost anywhere you go in the world, there are vacation rentals. Houses, apartments/condominiums, villas, trailers, huts,...
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Rachel Olsen
- Dec 11, 2013
- 2 min
Superhighway Mazatlan - Durango
After more than 11 years of construction, the superhighway linking Mazatlan with Durango was inaugurated by President Enrique Peña...
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Rachel Olsen
- Dec 9, 2013
- 4 min
What to Bring on Your Mexican Vacation
Are you a person who packs the night before leaving on vacation, or are you the type that packs little by little for weeks beforehand? I,...
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Rachel Olsen
- Nov 13, 2013
- 2 min
Riding the Bus in Mazatlan, Mexico
Taking the bus in your own home town can be a bit of an adventure...but taking it in another country...where you might not speak the...
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Rachel Olsen
- Nov 11, 2013
- 2 min
Fishing in a Super PANGA!
Very early, last Sunday, my husband and I went out on our very first fishing expedition in Mazatlan! This is somewhat of a big deal,...
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Rachel Olsen
- Nov 10, 2013
- 2 min
A Trip to Mazatlan's Pino Suarez Market
One of the things that I love the most about Mexico are the markets. There are countless markets in every city, and you can usually find...
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Rachel Olsen
- Jul 18, 2013
- 5 min
Where to Eat: 10 Great Restaurants in Mazatlan
Eating-out in Mazatlan is one of life's great pleasures! Fresh seafood, fine cuisine, and everyday street tacos are all on my list of top...
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