ment has experienced a great deal of noto-
riety. After recovering from shock, head
south to the Thirty-first of March Fort,
which was built to repel the French
invaders in 1868. The Continuity of Life
Monument, a fountain erected in 1993, is
next. It is a naked man and woman poised
on a snail shell, which stands for continuity
in the Aztec culture. There are 13 dolphins
that represent intelligence.
ing. Across the street is Ice Box Hill (Cerro
de Neveria). In the late 19
fresh. During the Mexican Revolution, dynamite was stored there. On the red
wrought iron gate is a sign marked "Cueva Diablo," which means Devil's Cave.
Cross the street again and you'll encounter the Women of Mazatlán
Monument. The state of Sinaloa is famous in Mexico for its beautiful women,
because so many locals have won the "Miss Mexico" title.
stroll over to one of the Olas Altas Cafés
for a cool drink, and wait to catch a bus
ride back to the tourist zone via the
market.
homes, walk along Camarón Sábalo
until you get to Gabriel Ruiz, which is
across the street from the Inn at
take the side streets. Mexican profession-