Casa Marita is located on Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) in Mazatlan, Mexico.

MAZATLAN

Mazatlán…The pearl of the Pacific. The nickname which has been given to Mazatlán... "Pearl of the Pacific", has nothing to do with pearls, it is a gracious compliment to this very friendly Pacific resort city. Mazatlán is a very interesting city and embraces tourism with a zest, but Mazatlán is more than just a resort. Mazatlán could survive just fine without tourism. The tourism industry in Mazatlán is not the most important item on this city's agenda. This translates to a more kicked back attitude toward tourism and this can be a big plus to tourists. Much of the hype and constant pressure from hotels, timeshare companies and the tourist sector in general for the tourism dollar is more sedate here. This equates to a more relaxed vacation to the average tourist.

Mazatlán is home to the Pacifico brewery, which makes one of Mexico's most popular beers. The local shrimp fleet is the largest in Mexico, there is a large commercial fishing fleet as well and Mazatlán is also home to numerous other industries. Mazatlán is also a city with an incredible history.

When you visit Mazatlán, you should prepare yourself for an active vacation. Mazatlán has great beaches, many attractions, a variety of interesting historical sites and many interesting monuments spread out all over the city. Just visiting the monuments and statues could take up an entire day. Of course, if all you want to do is enjoy the surf and sun, this is OK too. The beach and the water activities is what vacations are all about for many travelers. Mazatlán offers you many different choices for your vacation, kicked back - full relaxation, active - adventurous, ecological - exploratory.

Mazatlán has been known for years to big game fisherman worldwide for the excellent sport fishing here, as evidenced by the number of sportfishing fleets. Mazatlán is also a base for nearby freshwater bass fishing tours. Excellent Dove, Duck and Quail hunting is readily available in the outlying areas.

Mazatlán is home to one of the worlds greatest parties, Carnival. Mazatlán during Carnival is an unforgettable experience. Carnival, usually the last week in February or the first part of March, is a 100 year old Mazatlán tradition. The expertise that goes into the planning of this event is evident everywhere during Carnival. This is truly one of the great celebrations in the world. If you wish to visit Mazatlán during Carnival you should make your reservations well in advance as this giant party is no secret among the Mexicans and savvy travelers.

ZONA DORADA - THE GOLDEN ZONE

The golden zone is the location of most of the tourist hotels, a lot of the finer restaurants and some of the local night life. For our purposes the golden zone is anywhere north of Punta Sábalo, where one of the cities most recognizable city attractions is situated, Fiesta Land. Fiesta Land is PARTY headquarters in Mazatlán, a great place to start or end your search for the local hot spot. Most of the nightlife, hotels and attractions in the golden zone are within walking distance of each other. If walking is not you thing, Mazatlán offers a unique form of transportation, the Pulmonía. These handy, open air cabs, are unique to this area and are seemingly everywhere. They will take you wherever you want to go in the city very reasonably. As a general rule the taxis in Mazatlán are reasonable for a resort area.

OLD MAZATLAN - THE HISTORIC ZONE

Old Mazatlán, the area around the center of town is a great area to do some exploring. Many of the oldest buildings have been restored, or are in the process. There are walking tours and city tours that will point out the highlights of The Historic Zone. Take a tour if you are so inclined but a casual exploratory walk is the really best way to discover the real charm and history of old Mazatlán. Enjoy the sidewalk cafes and mingle with the friendly locals that are so proud of their lovely city.

BEACHES

Mazatlán has over 15 miles of pleasant beaches to enjoy. While the most popular beaches are in the Golden Zone (due to the proximity of it's resorts), the best beach in Mazatlan is on Isla de la Piedra a mere 10 minute walk from Casa Marita.

ISLA DE LA PIEDRA

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) is a small, sleepy fishing village located in the South end of Mazatlan. Isla de la Piedra is a preserved mexican community with authentic living and the most beautiful beach in Mazatlan.

GETTING HERE

From the Mazatlan airport, a taxi will take you on a 30 min ride to the 'embarcadero'. Or for the more adventurous travelers, the bus is always interesting.

At the embarcadero, small boats run back and forth to La Isla ferrying locals and tourists alike. The boat ride is 5 pesos (50¢) and takes 5 min.

When you arrive in La Playita (Little Beach) take a 30 sec walk to the tallest palms. This is where you'll find Casa Marita.

Casa Marita is a harbour waterfront property, 10 minutes leisurely walk to 20 miles of white sandy beaches.