The down town area still has the flavor of the cities that once our Grand Parents could have lived in. Down town Mazatlan has clothing & apparel stores, jewelries, shoe shops, restaurants, some still standing in their original spot for over 100 years. Mazatlan also has 21st Century Malls and shopping centers where you find all sorts of Items over 90% manufactured in Mexico, where your Dollar value extends very favorably. Most foreign visitors consider Mazatlan a very pleasant and bargain shopping area. When moving around, you will find picturesque taxis manufactured locally which are open to the breeze and are much fun to ride. The Tourist Area, very specially for Dinner and night life is along the “Camaron-Sabalo Strip” or northern Hotel Zone. Starting at the Valentino’s discothèque and from there north.