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 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 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 their digital platforms. MazatlanLife pays for all its meals, there is no quid pro quo. The “introductions”…