Mazatlán - January 2020

We spent a week anchored here off the beach of Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island).

It was a great spot to watch the sunsets from.

A hill on the channel entrance overlooked our anchorage to the west...

...and the main Mazatlán harbour to the north.

Lovely Jewel Moray encountered while snorkeling at nearby Isla Cardones.

Walking around Isla de la Piedra led us to a panga landing

...and Barb's very own panga.

A pharmacy chain we hadn't heard of, with special Canadian drugs?

We were impressed on sampling this family's fresh barrel-roasted peanuts (cacahuates), and so returned the next day for more.

Several streets were cobblestoned.

The Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción's right-hand tower is shorter than the left spire - due to the bishop annoying the architect/builder.

Lots of interesting buildings (these walls have plates imbedded)...

...many with statues and other adornments

...like these cherubs.

Mazatlán's malecón meanders along many miles of Pacific coastline - hop aboard!

Stone plinth displaying the city and state crests. Mazatl is the name of the indigenous deer.

We came upon a statue of Sri Chinmoy (well-known in fitness circles), whose plaque educated us about his many worldwide humanitarian activities.

Several local musicians and composers of note are honoured in bronze.

One of many sculptures celebrating the sea.

Lovely flowers.

Better use a ladder for climbing up to the balcony...

Afternoon entertainment.

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Sign designed by a Canadian?

Before leaving Mazatlán we enjoyed another walk along the beach.

Benji's beach bar was reputed to have great pizza (which we always enjoy researching :-)

The establishment looks run-down, but the camarón pizza was delectable!

One (or two) more margaritas...

...another sunset...

and a check-up of Sweetums (our 40hp diesel).

...then, like the Love Boat, we were off to a new destination (Isla Isabel).

The departing Princess Cruise ship played the Love Boat show theme on their ship's horn while leaving port. Nice!