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ONTENTS
Preface ..............................................................................................................vii
Acknowledgements ..........................................................................................xi
Chapter 1
Pearl of the Pacific ..................................................................1
Chapter 2
Let's go on that dream trip ....................................................9
Chapter 3
Getting there ........................................................................23
Chapter 4
Have more fun by recognizing local customs and history ....33
Chapter 5
What to do in Mazatlán ........................................................38
Chapter 6
Calendar of events for the year ............................................64
Chapter 7
Where do we eat? ..................................................................68
Chapter 8
Getting Around Mazatlán ....................................................81
Chapter 9
Staying Healthy ....................................................................86
Chapter 10
What do you do if you have medical/dental problems? ......91
Chapter 11
Where do you stay in Mazatlán? ..........................................97
Chapter 12
What about retiring in Mazatlán? ......................................107
Chapter 13
Real Estate ..........................................................................114
Chapter 14
Tips for home owners and long-time renters ....................126
Appendix 1
Spanish Words and Phrases ................................................143
Appendix 2
Conversion Tables ..............................................................149
Appendix 3
Types of Mexican Food ......................................................151
Appendix 4
IMSS--Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. ..................153
Appendix 5
Important Resources for Travelers ....................................157
Appendix 6
Sample Purchase Agreement ..............................................159
Index ..............................................................................................................161
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