Rachel OlsenMar 30, 20193 minFamily Friendly Outdoor Activities in Mazatlan1. 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...
Rachel OlsenMar 28, 20193 minTop 5 "Little" Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Mazatlan, MXNow 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...
Rachel OlsenFeb 2, 20181 minTraditional 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...
Rachel OlsenJan 23, 20173 minThings to do in Mazatlan with your partnerWatch the sunset from the beach, an unforgettable activity for your vacations: There are several beaches to the North of the city that...
Rachel OlsenJan 23, 20171 minSurf MazatlanSurfing is a sport that cannot be missed along the Pacific coast, and along the beaches of Mazatlan. Mazatlan has fantastic beaches with...
Rachel OlsenJan 23, 20171 minCarnaval MazatlanDuring the 5 days leading up to Ash Wednesday, Mazatleco’s participate in the years biggest celebration, known as Carnaval. In 1998,...
Rachel OlsenJan 23, 20172 minFaro MazatlanMazatlan’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...
Rachel OlsenJan 23, 20171 minOur Day at Stone IslandWhile 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...
Rachel OlsenJan 21, 20171 minWhat 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...
Rachel OlsenJan 20, 20171 minAcuario MazatlánMazatlan Aquarium is located 100 meters from the Avenida del Mar, on the Avenida de los Deportes. The sculpture of his face, traditional,...
Rachel OlsenMar 18, 20141 minVacation 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...
Rachel OlsenFeb 8, 20143 minYogis in Mazatlan, MexicoDo 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...
Rachel OlsenJan 4, 20143 minSo You Want to Rent Your Investment PropertyIf you purchase a home as an investment, you will want to see some sort of a return...maybe through the properties own appreciation, or...
Rachel OlsenDec 22, 20132 minTop 5 Reasons to Stay in a Vacation RentalAlmost anywhere you go in the world, there are vacation rentals. Houses, apartments/condominiums, villas, trailers, huts,...
Rachel OlsenDec 11, 20132 minSuperhighway Mazatlan - DurangoAfter more than 11 years of construction, the superhighway linking Mazatlan with Durango was inaugurated by President Enrique Peña...
Rachel OlsenDec 9, 20134 minWhat to Bring on Your Mexican VacationAre 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,...
Rachel OlsenNov 13, 20132 minRiding the Bus in Mazatlan, MexicoTaking 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...
Rachel OlsenNov 11, 20132 minFishing 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,...
Rachel OlsenNov 10, 20132 minA Trip to Mazatlan's Pino Suarez MarketOne 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...
Rachel OlsenJul 18, 20135 minWhere to Eat: 10 Great Restaurants in MazatlanEating-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...