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Zone, and close to the beach. It has a beautiful tropical courtyard with the
sounds of active birds. It has private bathrooms, a refrigerator in each room,
and a courtyard kitchen for the exclusive use of guests. Both Dorothy and Moe
have that special gift of making people feel at home. Rates are $50 U.S. from
Nov-April,
and $35 U.S.
from May-October.
Email them at
moe&doe@mzt.megared.net.mx, or telephone them at 914-3319. You can visit
their website at http://www.captmoe.com.
La Jolla Inn B&B: Is located at Mariano Escabedo #219 in the Historico
Centro part of Mazatlán, about two blocks from the Shrimp Bucket restaurant.
This three-story house was built over 100 years ago and recently renovated. It
has all the modern conveniences and its ambience is unique. It has a large com-
mon room and garden/patio area.
Three rooms each sleep two to four people and can convert into family
suites. Cost is from $70 U.S. to $90 U.S. daily, with weekly discount. There is
one suite for $140 U.S. per day. All accommodations are half price during the
summer (to about November 15). Prices include breakfast and use of the well-
equipped kitchen any time after breakfast. The owners are Bunny and Harry
Eyer and you can contact them by phone at 982-3301. The email address is
harryeyer@hotmail.com and their website is www.mazatlanlajolla.com
Finca el Paraiso: The address is Carnaval #100, Playa Sur. It is a comfortable
B&B with large garden and pool. The owner is an 88-year old lady named Ethel
Stockton who published a book entitled,"Old is a Four Letter Word," and recent-
ly published a sequel. Prices are $40 U.S a day and $200 U.S. a week. The Finca
has only been open for a short while and is already receiving return bookings. It
is located in a residential neighborhood about three blocks from the ferry ter-
minal and a mile from the historic center. There is a bus stop at the door.
Telephone 011-52-669-982-3384 from the U.S. or Canada; email
stockton@prodigy.net.mx. The website is www.ethelstockton.com
RV Life
There are numerous gorgeous RV parks in Mazatlán, ranging from on the
beach to close to the center of the Golden Zone, to near a shopping center to
the north, but they fill up quite fast--especially in the busy season. I suggest
you make reservations well in advance. Price varies according to time of year
and location.
Roads are not as good as most in the U.S. and Canada, so have good tires
and don't overload your rig. If you drive from Nogales to Mazatlán, take the
toll road
. The cost is worth it in wear and tear on your vehicle and time saved.
Don't believe the misconception that RVs have a special toll rate. Tolls in most
states are based on the number of wheels you have.
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