Category: Articles

The History of Casa Garcia

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…

ArtTalks

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…

Observatorio 1873

Amado Guzmán’s passion project – Observatorio 1873  By Sheila Madsen, December 2021 – prices are current as of May 2024 When Amado was 15 years-old he’d drive up to the abandoned observatory, peek through the gates and dream about owning the crumbling buildings and all five acres of lush land overlooking the ocean. While he…

The Revenge of the Pickles

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…

Restaurant introductions –
the complete list

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 social media pages. MazatlanLife pays for all its meals, there is no quid pro quo. The “introductions”…

Good to know

La Guauderia – Dog Day Care Thinking 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. Welcome back –…

La Roosevelt is living art.

By Sheila Madsen, May 2021. 2024 – the gallery is open Wednesday to Friady from 10 am. to 2 pm and from 4 pm. to 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 9 pm. [updated May 2024: completed! – four brand new amazing studio loft apartments – available for short or long term rent.…

Private Sellers Service

Got stuff to sell? But you want to do it privately without the hassle of social media? Meet Private Sellers Service. By Sheila Madsen, March 2021 [Updated February 2022 – clients continue to be thrilled and appreciate Alejandra’s professional services.] Seven years ago Alejandra Romero moved from Mexico City to Mazatlan. Being completely bilingual, she…