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We were on a shore excursion from our cruise to the Mexican Riviera aboard Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas (sailed from San Diego). Called the Pearl of the Pacific, Mazatlan is the busiest port between Los Angeles and the Panama Canal. It’s a favorite stop for cruise ships as well as tourists looking for an authentic Mexican destination for their vacation.
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After coming ashore at the beach, we sampled a delicious snack of fresh fruit—bananas, cantaloupe, pineapple, and mangoes—finished off with sweet pastries and cold drinks. We walked along the beach, snapping photos of the picturesque setting. The sun was warm enough to give me a rosy glow despite using sun screen, although the slight breeze quickly dried any sweat beads that dared pop out. We watched a group of horseback riders trot along the beach and soaked in the quiet peacefulness of this remote location.
The area around Mazatlan has been settled since prehistoric times, although development of the city itself is relatively recent, with expansion in the 1970s to the white sand beaches of Playa Norte. Dramatic ocean views and golden beaches invite visitors, and tourism has grown in importance to Mazatlan (population 750,000). But it also has a strong industrial and commercial base that keeps the economy strong.
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Back on the Radiance, we took the free shuttle to the terminal building--and a brief shopping jaunt. I have a hard time resisting native-made items and purchased a small embroidered cloth purse (which I love to use now that we’re back in the States).
Photos by Larry and Beverly Burmeier
3 comments:
Beverly that trip sounds so amazingly peaceful. The last exotic place I traveled was Sakhalin, Russia back in 2006? I desperately need a sandy beach getaway.
Good luck posting everyday on the blogathon-I'm also participating in it and enjoying every minute!
Rachel Vidoni
I'd love to take a trip like this one. Sounds like a good time. I've not yet been to Mazatlan. But maybe soon. Have you written about Cancun?
I've been to Cancun but haven't written about it.
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