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Cozumel Fishing Report - Pre-Coronavirus

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NOTE: This was the last fishing report just before the Coronavirus shut down everything. It's often our fishing takes us North.  Once we clear the North lighthouse the waters can get a bit choppy.  It's early in our season to expect the likes of dorado and marlin, but this group of fishermen happily settled in for 4 nice red snappers and a couple of barracuda.  While we were unable to get pictures while out by the lighthouse, we were able to let the fishermen pose for some pictures with their fish once we returned to the marina.  Pictured are a couple of the snapper.  Was excellent dinner that night. Thank you to Rita from Albatros Fishing - http://www.mexonline.com/albatros-charters.htm

Photos of Mazatlan's Centro Historico & Olas Altas Neighborhoods

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We thought we'd post a couple photos so you can see the unique charm of the Centro Historico and Olas Altas. Mazatlan's not just beaches, there's so much more to see here. Calle Angel Flores Olas Altas Beach The Mazatlan Cathedral Mercado Jose Maria Pino Suarez Plaza Machado The Deer Monument Cueva del Diablo El Faro Lighthouse Plaza Machado The Inn at Mazatlan Centro Historico We had the pleasure of staying at the https://theinnatcentrohistorico.com which is a perfect Centro Historico hotel just two short blocks from Plaza Machado.

Gorgeous beaches you should not miss in the Riviera Nayarit

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There’s no doubt the beaches at Mexico’s Pacific Treasure are the loveliest in the country: some are pretty busy; others, not so much. Don’t miss a chance to visit some of the Riviera Nayarit’s most idyllic spots. Chacala Beach This certified clean beach is in Chacala, one of the Riviera Nayarit’s 23 micro-destination. It’s one of our most beautiful beaches: its peculiar color and excellent swimming conditions have made this slice of paradise one of the most popular spots for a family day by the seashore. La Lancha (Punta de Mita) A surfer’s paradise, La Lancha has long been a favorite with local wave riders for its extensive beach and mixed waves. Its crystal-clear water welcomes families and friends every day of the week. La Lancha is just a few minutes from the town of Punta de Mita: hop on public transportation or drive by private car via the road to Punta de Mita. Los Muertos (Sayulita) Sayulita doesn’t just offer color, culture, surf, and good

Aquatours Cancun - Drive your own Boat!

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This was the first time that the entire family had gone to Cancun so we were looking for fun family activities in Cancun. My 11 year old son saw the Jungle Boat tour that Aquatours offered and wanted to do this Cancun excursion. The Jungle Boat tour is a 2.5 hour boat ride in the mangrove channels in the Hotel Zone area. You get to drive boats that hold two people and do some snorkeling in the middle of the tour. Since transportation wasn’t included in the price of the tour, Martha from Cancun-BestDiscounts.com, arranged private transportation for us through AGI. Our driver, Moses, was very friendly and an extremely safe driver.  Aquatours is in the Hotel Zone and right on the main highway. From the minute we were dropped off by Moses to the minute we got picked up after the tour, we felt extremely safe at Aquatours and the immediate area. Aquatours is set on the water and has beautiful grounds. The boats are docked on site and all the staff were extremely helpful.

24 Hours in Baja California's Capital: Mexicali

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Mexicali? Baja's capital? Wrong it's Tijuana or is it maybe Ensenada, but not Mexicali. And where is Mexicali anyway? The desert right? Along the border? Those are questions I have heard many times. People have heard of Mexicali , but not much else. They have always thought of it as some small border town on the international boundary in the hot, lifeless desert. Or a place to drive through quickly on the way to San Felipe and the Sea of Cortez. Wellsmall it's not, border town in the desert it is. But I was to find out it is MUCH more....... in 24 hours! Read the rest of the story at http://bajavisitor.blogspot.com/2018/12/24-hours-in-baja-californias-capital.html  

Unique, Family Fun Tours in Mazatlan with Blue Foot Tours & Expeditions

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Ready for a great Mazatlan day tour with Daniel of Blue Foot Tours My family and I recently took a cruise to Mazatlán , Mexico. We weren’t sure what to expect during our time in Mazatlan. We were looking for a fun, family vacation excursion in Mazatlán but didn’t want to do a “commercialized excursion.” I found Blue Foot Tours and Expeditions and decided to give them a try. After consulting with Daniel, the family and I decided on the City Bike Tour. The communication with Daniel prior to arriving in Mazatlán was amazing. Daniel responded to my emails promptly and assured me we were going to have a great family fun excursion day in Mazatlán. As soon as the family and I got of the cruise ship, Daniel was outside waiting for us. Daniel had his classic VW bus waiting for us! My youngest son had never been in a VW bus and loved it. Right from the beginning, I could tell this was going to be a great day and so glad I choose Blue Foot Tours and Expeditions. Daniel was so energet

Adventures of a Family Vacation in Cancun

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One of four posts My wife and I have been to Cancun once before and did zip lining during that trip. When we decided to take the kids with us on this trip, zip lining was at the top of the list to do. I reached out to Martha from Cancun-BestDiscounts.com and booked our Selvatica excursion through her. Before I talk about Selvatica, I need to let you all know about my experience with Martha. Martha was extremely helpful and polite throughout my experience with her. She kept in constant contact with me via email and even called my hotel room when I didn’t respond to an email fast enough! She truly wanted to make this Cancun excursion the best it could be for my family and I!     I had done some shopping online and knew the prices of the zip lining at Selvatica. The prices were the same as the Cancun-BestDiscounts.com but I’m so glad that I used Martha. It made the experience a lot more personable for me. Martha recommended that we do the Gimme All experience at Sel