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A Space for Community in Mazatlán

March 10, 2012
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Culture, Mazatlán's Centro

There is a wonderful thing taking place in Mazatlán – the birth of a different kind of community space downtown. The vision is a gathering spot for locals – Mexican, Canadian, American, full time or part time – everyone. Spanish...

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Knitting Oaxacan Wool in Sinaloa

March 7, 2012
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Lifestyle, México

Hi all! It has been a busy time lately, but lots of fun. We’ve been involved in a project that is almost ready to be blogged about, but not quite. So hang on a bit longer, and take a look...

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By Nancy
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What you see around town in Mazatlán

February 25, 2012
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Mazatlán, Mazatlán's Centro

I try to have the camera with me whenever I go out. I hope you enjoy a bit of what we see when we’re out and about in Mazatlán. That’s all for now, see you soon!...

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By Nancy
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Mazatlan’s 2012 Carnival – The First Parade

February 20, 2012
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Holidays, Mazatlán

Mazatlán’s first Carnaval parade was yesterday evening, and Paul and I were woefully unprepared. We knew enough to skip the early part of the parade, which is all the commercial floats by Pacifico, the radio stations, etc. and all the...

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Mazatlan’s Carnival – Burning of Bad Humor & Naval Combat fireworks

February 19, 2012
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Holidays

Another night, another Carnival event! What fun! We headed out to see the Burning of Bad Humor this year – our first time actually making it on time! The victim this year was Platanito, the comedian who wasn’t funny. The...

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Mazatlan’s Carnival 2012 – Friday night at Olas Altas

February 18, 2012
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Holidays, Mazatlán

Paul and I headed out to find some dinner and then check out what was going on at Carnival down at Olas Altas. The big variety show headlining Filippa Giordano was at the baseball stadium, but there was plenty going...

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Mazatlán’s Carnaval – setting up

February 16, 2012
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Holidays, Mazatlán

Paul and I walked down to Olas Altas this morning to see how Carnaval was getting set up. I thought you might like to go on a little tour with us. ...

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Mazatlán’s Carnaval – at the Plazuela Machado

February 15, 2012
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Holidays, Mazatlán

Carnaval events take place throughout the city, with the coronations at the baseball stadium, the parades along the malecón, fireworks at Olas Altas and along the malecón and the street party in Olas Altas. But there are plenty of Carnaval...

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Mazatlán in the News

February 11, 2012
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Culture, Mazatlán's Centro

A few days ago the US State Department issued another travel warning for Mexico. I feel a bit better about this most recent warning, as they said travel to Mazatlán was fine if you exercise caution late at night and...

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Here Comes Mazatlán’s Carnaval 2012

February 2, 2012
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Holidays, Mazatlán

The theme for Mazatlán’s Carnaval celebration this year is The Empires Celebration. The empires of France, Russia, Rome, and China will be represented by Carnaval royalty. Carnaval celebrations begin on February 16 and run through February 21. Today they were...

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Mazatlan’s New Organic Market

January 22, 2012
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Food, Health, Mazatlán's Centro

I know I mentioned before that we have a weekly organic market here in town. Every Saturday until the end of May in the Plazuela Zaragoza from 8 am until noon you will find at the latest count about a...

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Holding pattern

January 19, 2012
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México City

I feel like I’ve been on a bit of a blogging vacation. That’s ok, though. I’m entitled. But why have I been so quiet lately? Mainly because I’ve been waiting to hear what becomes of the Mexico Today program that...

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Just Regular Life in Mazatlán

January 12, 2012
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Culture, Lifestyle, Mazatlán

Life here has finally settled down a bit since the holidays. I always love the crush of parties and visiting and the festive feeling but I am often ready for life to calm down a few days before it does!...

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Let’s Make a Community Center in Mazatlán

January 6, 2012
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Culture, Mazatlán

If you read my previous post, you read about my dream for a community center in Mazatlán. But it isn’t just my dream, it is one shared by many of us. I hope you’ll read the piece Ken Albanese wrote...

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A New Year’s Dream for Mazatlan

January 3, 2012
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Mazatlán, Mazatlán's Centro

At the end of a year I always like to do a bit of “summing up.” I think about what went well and what didn’t for the year just ending and often think of about my hope for the future....