Sunday, July 9, 2017

Mazatlan in July: We explored From Punta Cerritos to the Marina

The Hills in Cerritos were Beautiful with Blossoming Shrubs
     It was hot last week when we arrived at Punta Cerritos RV Park. We didn't have the energy to ride the bus all the way to Old Town Mazatlan to go to dinner, so we decided to try restaurants between Cerritos and the Marina, some fairly new and some have been around since before Ginger's Bilingual Horses. Here is a photo tour of our fun in Mazatlan last week.
Frigate Bird Flies by Cerritos RV Park Pool
     The Punta Cerritos RV Park's swimming pool was not only a great place to cool off, it was a perfect place to take a photo of a Frigate bird. The fisherman on the beach below and the wind currents along the cliff bring the Frigates. As we lounged by the pool atop the cliff, the Frigates were flying at eye level and very close to us.
We Always Look Forward to Dinner at FISH
     Each time we visit Mazatlan, we make a point of having dinner at FISH, Fresh International Seafood House. We enjoy their Shrimp and Chips dinner.
Our First Time to Pancho's Newest Restaurant

     This was our first time to visit Pancho's second restaurant, across from Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan Beach Resort. The food and service were excellent.
La Mona's Second Location is at the Marina

Our First Time to La Mona's at the Marina

     La Mona's Pizzeria in Old Town Mazatlan has long been a favorite of ours. Since we were staying at the Punta Cerritos RV Park, it was a much shorter bus ride to the new La Mona's at the Marina. It was high time we tried it. The pizza was just as good. It was "Heads or Tails" night, where the waiter flips and the customer calls it in hopes of getting a free drink, so it was extremely busy. We hadn't expected that at the marina location in July. Though it was a good experience, we really missed the atmosphere of the Old Town location.
Mr. Lionso's at Playa Bruja is Being Remodeled & Enlarged

Playa Bruja is Cleaner with Garbage and Recycle Cans

     We couldn't resist walking over to Bruja Beach and having dinner at Mr. Lionso's, overlooking Playa Bruja. We were surprised at how much it had changed with their new remodel and additional dining room. But the food was still priced inexpensively. The shrimp cocktail, margaritas, and service were very good. Sometimes we just have to return to our old stomping grounds. The waves were good that day and we wished we would have done some boogie boarding.
Sunset Above Punta Cerritos RV Park

     Returning to the Punta Cerritos RV Park after dinner, the sunset was always a treat, different every day. Mazatlan has always had such beautiful sunsets!
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11 comments:

  1. Perry GasparJuly 9, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    My folks retired a bit over 50 years of age, about 50 years ago! Mazatlan, San Blas, Chapala were their stomping grounds. I was still living with them. A teen-ager. https://fotografo64.wordpress.com/2017/06/07/move-to-mexico-1964/

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    1. Healthy Living and Traveling in MexicoJuly 9, 2017 at 11:12 PM

      Hi Perry,
      I replied to your great comment, but I think it didn't register as a "Reply". Take a look.
      Terry

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  2. Healthy Living and Traveling in MexicoJuly 9, 2017 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Perry,
    I think you were very lucky to live in Mexico at that age. It must have all been so different. Just in the twenty years that we have been traveling to Mexico, we are amazed at how quickly things change. It seems Mazatlan and the state of Nayarit are growing faster each year. But, we still love these places, even as they change. Thanks for reading my blog and for commenting.
    Terry

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    1. Perry GasparJuly 10, 2017 at 8:54 AM

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    2. Perry GasparJuly 10, 2017 at 8:56 AM

      My photos!

      https://www.flickr.com/photos/ppjasper

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    3. Perry GasparJuly 10, 2017 at 9:05 AM

      Sorry, I had wrong link above. Mex has been second home ever since those days. But changes sadden me greatly. I was living in Patzcuaro recently. I left in April. Too much gentrification now even there for my tastes. And I've tired of the driving by myself..!
      But I will return eventually. Like to explore Baja, they say it feels much like old MX. Some photography:
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/ppjasper/

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    4. Healthy Living and Traveling in MexicoJuly 10, 2017 at 10:42 AM

      Perry,
      Best wishes with your return trip to Mexico. Your photos are wonderful!
      Terry

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  3. Suzanne July 9, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Terry!
    I am glad to see you out on thee road! your articles are very informative or interesting even if one isn't there with you! BC is beautiful at this time of year but the interior of the province is suffering from terrible fires!

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    1. Healthy Living and Traveling in MexicoJuly 9, 2017 at 11:11 PM

      Hi Suzanne,
      It is so nice to hear from you. Thank you for reading my articles and commenting. We have been looking at the fires in California since that is the way we are headed. We choose our route to avoid the fires and heat. Sad. I guess we'll be following the coast--our favorite anyway. Talk to you soon.
      Terry

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  4. AnonymousJuly 9, 2017 at 10:26 PM

    Terry, enjoyed this very much. Glad you're enjoying your trip.

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    1. Healthy Living and Traveling in MexicoJuly 9, 2017 at 11:14 PM

      Hi Mom,
      Thanks for reading my article and commenting. We are taking our time and relaxing along the way, eating lots of good food. I'll have to start doing Zumba in every RV Park to wear off the calories.
      Love,
      Terry

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