Popular with Mexicans, Americans and international tourists for its seemingly unending beaches, near perfect weather and casual lifestyle, Mazatlan is one of the most inviting destinations in the world.

Located at 23º, the same latitude as Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands, the "Pearl of the Pacific", is blessed with 313 days with temperatures above 80º.

Mazatlan is a historicaly-significant city dating back to 1531 who's sheltered bay was favored by ancient mariners the likes of Sir Francis Drake, Mazatlan's port is now the largest between Los Angeles and the Panama Canal, and is a major stop for many major cruise lines.

Its international airport is a gateway for Alaska Airlines, Continental, Frontier, Aeromexico, Mexicana and Aerocalifornia. Highway 15 is a 4 lane toll-road that stretches 775 miles to the Arizona border, making Mazatlan as easily accesible by land as by air or sea.

Mazatlan is truly a destination like no other, offering all the comforts and conviniences you would expect from a large city, such as major supermarket facilities, state of the art hospitals, and a wide variety of entertainment options, while maintaining a friendly small town atmosphere .

It is no wonder that it hosts more than a million tourist annualy, and has become a major retirement center for American and Canadian expatriates.

Although popular year round, Mazatlan is particularly festive in February, celebrating the third largest carnival in the world. Golf and fishing tournaments, as well as various cultural events complete the calendar year.The city now hosts a marathon in December, as well as a triathlon and mountain bike competitions.