If you are looking for a place in Mexico to live that has a picturesque tropical oceanfront, a historical experience but also the modern conveniences of a developed resort, Mazatlan is a hidden jewel that is worth serious consideration. Mazatlan is a thriving port town that has grown to a population of about 600,000. It [...]

Nancy Dardarian and her husband Paul Pattee moved to Mazatlán, Mexico in September 2007.  Paul retired in August of 2007 but Nancy would still need to work if they stayed in the US. Only having been married for 10 years, they wanted a lifestyle that would allow them to spend more time together. Nancy also [...]

Mazatlan is appropriately nicknamed the “Pearl of the Pacific”, and rumors of lost pirate treasure may not be the only treasure that can be found here. Although not a household name in America, Mazatlan has been attracting tourists since the 1930’s and experienced a growth boom in the 70’s when several resorts sprung up along [...]

Jennifer is a young web developer who moved to Mazatlan with her husband to escape the rat race. She has since opened her own business, MazPC (www.mazpc.com), and authors the blog Mexcape.net, which chronicles her adventures in Mazatlan.
Hola Jennifer! Thanks for talking with us. First off, of all the places in
Mexico, why Mazatlan?
We didn’t really [...]