El Quelite, a quaint town 25 miles northeast of Mazatlán is the perfect day trip for anyone interested in exploring an authentic Mexico experience. The small town sits on the bank of the river El Quelite and is known locally for practicing the pre-Hispanic game Ulama, which has important ritual aspects for the town and its native population. The main street in the village is lined with buildings of Spanish classical influence with red tile roofs and many covered by colorful bougainvillea. You just may think you’re in a different century as […]

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The beach resort town of Mazatlán has long been known as the home of the Pacifico brewery and the first Señor Frog’s. Restaurants like the Shrimp Bucket and Señor Frog’s have been legendary spots for tourists to visit while in town, but there is much more you should know about the food scene if you are planning a visit. I recently visited Mazatlán and attended their first Culinary Roots Festival; Raíces Culinarias Mazatlán 2015. The festival brought together chef’s from Mexico, Spain, Argentina and the United States who are incorporating the […]

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The turtle egg-laying season is between May and September in the Mexican Caribbean resort town of Cancun. I was fortunate to visit with my son in August and experience turtle eggs hatching and the baby turtle’s journey to the ocean. For most sea turtles, making their way onto the beach at night to lay eggs can be a risky situation. In Cancun, a few of the hotels located on the famed ‘Hotel Zone’ have created sea turtle protection and release programs. I recently visited CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort, where in conjunction […]

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