Now available! Martin Gavica’s new book, La Mujer y el Mar / Women and the Sea, is now available. The price is $1200 pesos. Limited edition, only 100. You may place your order with Martin on his WA – + 52 669 929 6934 or message him on his FB page.Martin is fluent in English.…
Martin Gavica, photographer, Mr.Pink. By Sheila Madsen, March 2024 “ I have been a photographer for as long as I can remember.” From the age of ten holding a Kodak camera, Martin has been giving us photographic gifts, each image is a silent poem. Martin invites you to view the slide show below. Martin’s lens…
The History of Casa Garcia. By Rodrigo Becerra Rodríguez More than a century ago, in the heart of the historic center of Mazatlán, stood with majesty a colonial French-style mansion that still stands today as a witness to time. This impressive building, whose foundations were laid in 1876 by a Swiss banker who owned the…
Will be posted in November, 2026!
ArtTalks – an intimate introduction to the Mazatlan art community. Welcome to ArtTalks where artist, Cecilia Sánchez Duarte, invites you to experience all the wonderful art that Mazatlan has to offer. You may think of Mazatlan as having beaches, sun, tasty food and important Mexican traditions, but Mazatlan is also home to some of the…
Amado Guzmán’s passion project – Observatorio 1873 By Sheila Madsen, December 2021 – prices are current as of May 2024 Update: as of October 2025 there is no fee just to stroll the beautiful grounds, watch the sunset, or visit the Sky Bar. It’s free for you to meander, but if you want to take…
The Revenge of the Pickles – The Portland Pickles vs The Venados. By Sheila Madsen, July 2021 And on a hot September night, the Pickles got their revenge: 4 – 3! The Pickles won in the 10th inning. The Portland Pickles are returning for a revenge match against The Venados. Once again, event promoter Simon…
These 50 + Mazatlan restaurant introductions [not reviews, we don’t pretend to be food critics] have been written by full-time residents. These Mazatlan restaurants may or may not appeal to you. Be sure to confirm their hours on their digital platforms. MazatlanLife pays for all its meals, there is no quid pro quo. The “introductions”…
HoLA Maz Community CenterThinking of retiring in Mazatlan? Playing Pickleball in Mazatlan A Celiac’s guide to living in Mazatlan.Short Fiction Stories by Kathy Bacon ArtTalks Observatorio 1873 Doctor on call. The Nurse Station. Private Sellers Service. Want to recycle? La Roosevelt is living art. Introducing, Casa Lulu Boutique Hotel. Day Of The Dead.
By Sheila Madsen, May 2021. 2024 – the gallery is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 am. to 2 pm and from 4 pm. to 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 9 pm. [updated February 2026: completed! – four brand new amazing studio loft apartments – available for short or long term rent.…
