Puerto Viejo

Mazatlán


A classic corner bar that can't be ignored for its popular sundowner location, fresh-as-morning seafood, crowd of regulars and performing ranchera troubadours. Locals and tourists alike can't help but be charmed. Daily specials include swordfish, marlin soup and shrimp tacos.


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3. Museo Arqueológico de Mazatlán

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4. Old Mazatlán

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5. Plaza Machado

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