Mazatlán
is located on the Pacific Coast mainland across from the
tip of the Baja Peninsula. Set in a beautiful cove of the
Pacific, it is located at about the same latitude as Hawaii.
The temperature fluctuates from mid-60's to mid-90's depending
on the time of the year. Ten miles of excellent beaches,
semi-tropical climate and convenient air connections from
major U.S. cities have made it one of Mexico's most popular
vacation spots, with around one million visitors a year.
It offers all the amenities of an international resort while
still retaining the charm and hospitality of a typical Mexican
town. The Sierra Madre Range is never out of sight and you
can be in the high mountains within 40 minutes. There are
many optional leisure-time activities.
Please
note that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are
found to the right of this pages. 
The
latest news from Mazatlán is that the city is experiencing
a cultural revival and so there are many more cultural events
such as musical presentations and classes in the arts than
in the past. Prestigious national and international groups
are scheduled to present music and dance programs at the
Angela Peralta Theater just a few blocks from the Spanish
language school in the newly restored colonial area of downtown
Mazatlán. In the new Arts Center adjacent to the
theater, artists from around the world exhibit their work
and local instructors offer a wide variety of classes in
such things as painting, sculpting, music and dance.
If
you are interested in outdoor activities, then Mazatlán
is a great place. At this location you can enjoy relaxing
on miles of great beaches, head out for world class deep
sea fishing, go scuba diving or parasailing, or any one
of a number of other outdoor activities. Mazatlán
offers something for everyone!
From a nightlife standpoint, the city
has a little of everything. Relaxing little bars, busy nightclubs,
great restaurants, plus much more.
Overall we are confident that you will
find Mazatlán a great place to learn Spanish while
getting to know Mexico.
