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February 2015
ADVERTORIAL
BRENSTER
Good Brothers Pick up
Where They Left Off
By Jody Sanderson
T
he Good Brothers have had a busy
year since they performed their
sold out show at the Brenster and
Carrum Show last season. As well as
their first ever experience performing in
beautiful Mazatlan, they added a 37th
tour of Europe as well.
“We have also signed a recording
deal with an independent label out of
Los Angeles called Allied Music Group,”
says Bruce Good, spokesperson for the
group. “We are presently putting the final touches on a single that will be sent
to radio in both America and Canada
soon.”
The group’s first and only appearance in Mexico was a thrill for The Good
Brothers.
“Playing for a new audience in a
different country in an unfamiliar venue is always exciting,” adds Bruce. The
audience rewarded us with a standing
ovation, and The Brenster and Carrum
show was terrific. It was a pleasure to
share the stage with such seasoned
professionals and we look forward to
the same this year.”
For those of you not yet familiar
with this premier Canadian act, the
Good Brothers are literally brothers;
Bruce, Brian and Larry Good. Although
successful performing with such greats
“
We are really looking
forward to this year’s
event.”
as Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead,
and Ian & Sylvia, it was after Larry joined that they were packing Toronto’s
fabled El Macombo five nights a week,
breaking bar and attendance records.
They have received eight straight Juno
awards, performing at Massey Hall,
Roy Thompson Hall and L.A.’s Universal
Amphitheatre with their mentor, the
great Gordon Lightfoot. The Good
Brothers were inducted in the Canadian
Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and
have been nominated twice as Country
Group and Roots Artist of the Year at
the Canadian Country Music Awards.
The Brenster recalls when he met the
brothers Good.
“I first met The Good Brothers in
1992 at a festival in Red Deer, Alberta,
through a mutual friend, and my musical mentor, the legendary Dick Damron.
It was at the Emporium in Edmonton.
From that moment on I was honoured to call them my friends, and took
every opportunity I could to catch their
live concerts. They were always so genuine and showed the kid (me) their
friendship by leaving me tickets or in-
The Good Brothers
viting me backstage after the shows.
That’s the reason I invited these talented brothers to be a part of this concert
series, so that they realize how much
I appreciate all that they had done for
me in the past.”
He is proud to be able to have the
Good Brothers back for another great
show, promoting the great relationship
between Canada and Mazatlan. And
the Plan to Visit Mazatlan is working as
The Tourism Board and the Mazatlan
Hotel Association are seeing hundreds
of additional room nights booked for
this season’s series.
“We all had such a wonderful time
in Mazatlan,” says Bruce. “When we
were there last year we missed the Dick
Damron show and hope to catch it this
time around. There is so much to do at
the Playa Mazatlan Beach Hotel that we
stayed there most of the time except
for a trip to sea in a beautiful yacht. We
also took in the Brenster’s Beach Bash at
Diego’s Beach House and Tanya’s show
at La Catrina. We had a great time. Best
working vacation we have ever been
on.”
This year we will be featuring some
of their most popular songs that folks
have enjoyed over the years as well as
some brand new tunes. They are also
hoping to have some musical beach
jams with some of the guests at the Playa Mazatlan Beach Hotel.
“We are really looking forward to this
year’s event.”
The Good Brothers will be performing with the Brenster and Carrum
Show at the amazing Hotel Playa Mazatlan, Friday, February 13, 2015.
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” - Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Contributors:
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Roberto González.
Office: Av.Camaron Sabalo #2601
Local 11, Sabalo Country.
(below Los Zarapes Rest.)
Tel/Fax: 913-0117, 913-4411
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CONTENTS
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Mazatlan Life
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Important Information
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Welcome to Mazatlán
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Stranger in Paradise
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The Ahh of Mazatlán... 11
Cooking in México
Restaurant Guide
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Meat Aside
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Winner, winner
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Mazatlán Map
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Dr. Steven Backman
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The Love Doctors
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Org. & Donations
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F.Y.I Thank You...
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Make me an Offer
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Property Fraud
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Fishing Report
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Tide Chart Calendar
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Obituary
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Carnaval Fun!
et in the mood for the 2015
Mazatlán Carnaval with
your own Carnaval T-Shirt!
For the last nineteen years, the
Pacific Pearl has designed and
marketed high quality shirts to
celebrate the Mazatlán Carnaval,
the third largest in the world.
These colorful, fun T- shirts have
become collectibles, with visitors
returning year after year to buy the
newest design to wear and keep.
The atmosphere of the Carnaval
is always fun, music and laughter,
and our elegant design made by
Rachel our own designer. The 2015
T-Shirt captures the happy festivity,
dancing, parades and international
shows.
As you are probably aware, every
year the Pacific Pearl produces a
limited number of special edition
Carnaval quality T-shirts. The sale
of these collectable
shirts assists the Pearl
in covering its costs over
the summer months and
helps to keep us going as a viable,
free periodical that is available
online in your absence and waiting
for you upon your return. And like
you may have heard around town...
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ESSENTIAL PHONE NUMBERS
TOURIST SAFETY
Maz Tourism Office
DA for Tourists
915-6600
914-3222
POLICE
Emergency Assistance
Tourist Police & others
Traffic Police (Tránsito)
State Police
Federal Highway Police
066 or 080
986-8126
983-2816
985-5311
980-6880
UTILITIES
Water (Jumapam)
Electricity (CFE)
Gas Leaks
073
071
981-0505
RED CROSS 065
Emergency
981-3690
FIRE DEPARTMENT
(Av. Gabriel Leyva)
(Av. Insurgentes) from cell phone 068
981-2769
983-9920
Telcel *116
Movistar *068
GOVERNMENT DEPTS
Port Captain 982-2404
981-2204
Immigration Office 981-4137 / 4136
City Hall 982-2111
Customs Office 981-1570 / 6109
Airport Police 982-2088
Municipal Bus 982-2997
Civil Registry (Marriage) 983-0478
OTHER
Bus Station Baja Ferries Post Office 982-8351
985-0471
981-2121
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Religious services
TEMPLO DE CRISTO REY
Cañonero Tampico y Germán Evers,
Tel. 985-1604
TEMPLO DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
Cisne #2 Fracc. Gaviotas Tel. 913 0340 y 913
5034, English Services at 8:50 a.m. on sunday from november to april.
THE VINEYARD CHURCH
English Services, Sundays at 9 a.m., La Viña
Culto Español, Dom. 11 am Tel. 916-5114
See the ad.
IGLESIA CRISTIANA
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
5 de Mayo y Melchor Ocampo Centro,
English Services Sun. at 9:00 a.m.,
Tel. 985-1607 November through April
CATEDRAL BASÍLICA
Benito Juárez y Canizales Tel. 981-3352
CRISTO REDENTOR LUTERANO
Carvajal #1205 Sur Centro. 5:00 p.m
Español, Tel. 981-3636
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL 7o. DÍA
Río Evora y Trop. de Cáncer. Col. Estero.
Tel. 985-2511
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Juan de la Barrera #1401, Col. Olimpica
Tel. 668-3159,
Sunday 10-12, Wednesday 5
KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH WITNESSES
Av. de la Marina No. 899, Sat. 3 p.m.,
Tues. 6 p.m., Tel. 988-0799 / Centro Sunday 10 a.m., Av. Cuauhtemoc 1410, Col.
Burócratas, 669-150-5567
EJÉRCITO DE SALVACIÓN / SALVATION
ARMY
Sun. 3 p.m., Gutiérrez Nájera #514 Ote.
Tel. 982-3453
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there discrimination of competition on federal and city properties, are they legal, and
who is really in charge of these new cottage industries?
When marrying, ask
yourself this question:
Do you believe that you will
be able to converse well with
this person into your
old age? Everything
else in marriage is
transitory.”
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“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” - William Shakespeare
WE ARE HERE
IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA “SION”
Coromuel 232, Playa Sur Tel: 985-0308
Servicios Dominicales: 11:30 am & 6 pm
SAN JUDAS TADEO
Av. Mojarra #55 Fracc. Sábalo Country Club,
8:45 am
English Mass Tel. 916-6246
LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO
DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ULTIMOS DÍAS
Sun. 11am - 2pm Dr. Rafael Domínguez
#401 Col. Palos Prietos, Tel. 982-8396
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Sunday 10 a.m. Col. Francisco Villa,
Tel. 983-9716
HAR ZION CHRISTIAN MESSIANIC
CONGREGATION
Sat. 5p.m. Cerro Boludo 109. Lomas
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city and is actually a península but is
easily accessible by taking a water
taxi from the harbor. This is a laidback destination where you can walk,
horse ride, or rent an ATV to explore
the miles of undeveloped beaches, or
hang out in one of the several open-air
restaurants.
Olas Altas means high waves.
Located in Centro Histórico Old
Town, Olas Altas is the starting point
for the Malecón, the city’s seaside
walkway and continues for 10 kms,
up to Valentino’s. Shops, galleries and
restaurants offer art, silver, souvenirs
and great food.
Playa Los Pinos: Between the Marine
House and Fisherman’s Monument.
Local fishermen sell their daily catches
here in the early morning or late
afternoon.
Playa Norte: North of Playa Los Pinos,
Playa Norte is a popular site to watch
locals play beach baseball and soccer.
Playa Marlin: Along Avenida del
Mar. Fresh seafood is served at
beachside restaurants.
Punta Camarón: The rocky
point next to Valentino’s is
a favorite with experienced
surfers who love this area’s big
crashing waves.
North Beaches: Playa Bruja
and Punta Cerritos—take any of
the buses marked “Cerritos” and
you will find these more isolated
beaches. Popular with surfers, it is also
a great area for relaxing with good
open-air restaurants serving delicious
seafood.
SIGHTSEEING —Mazatlán is proud of
its rich history, as evidenced by the
many monuments throughout the city
that have become landmarks to us all.
The Fisherman’s Monument is the
most prominent, located on Avenida
del Mar and Gutierrez Nájera.
Feb 1
The servant Turned Mistress,
Opera at Ángela Peralta Theater
at 12pm. Tickets: $200 pesos.
Feb 8
The Art of the Horn at Casa Haas
at 12pm. Tickets: $200 pesos.
Feb 13
The Brenster and Carrum Show
& The Good Brothers. From 6pm
to 10 pm at Hotel Playa.
Feb 14
Valentine’s Day Show from the
Salvation Army Children’s Home
at 3pm at the top floor, dance
area of the Harbor Master’s
office of Marina Mazatlán.
Feb 22
The music of Randall Thompson
and Vaughn Williams at Ángela
Peralta Theater at 12pm.
Kat Simmons and Marc Yaffee
Stand-up comedy at Venados
Showroom at 6pm.
Looking Ahead
W
elcome to Mazatlán, the
Pearl of the Pacific, where
the
average
temperature
hovers around 82°F/28°C, the sun
shines every day, and outdoors is the
place to be. The activities this city
has to offer will appeal to everyone.
Here on the Sea of Cortéz, Mazatlán’s
coastline beckons you to stroll along
its numerous beaches, or its 10 kms
of Malecón—seawall, or to hike to
El Faro—lighthouse, the first highest
natural lighthouse in the world.
Beaches – All beaches in México are
federal property up to high tide lines,
and thus, public. Most of our beaches
have lifeguards for your protection
and warning flags that indicate by
their color the condition of the water.
Swimmers should know:
BEACH
SPORTS—try
them
all:
parasail, kayak, boogie board, sail on
a catamaran, jet ski, banana
boat, shore fish,
swim, bodysurf, play
beach volleyball...or
laze the day away
under a palapa.
Do as much or as
little as you want.
In the area of the
Golden Zone:
Playa
Sábalos:
Sábalo beach is
on the north side of
Valentino’s nightclub
(castlelike structure).
Playa Gaviotas extends from Hotel
Playa Mazatlán to El Cid Mega Resort.
In the area of the Hotel Zone, you will
see three islands rising offshore.
Las Tres Islas: Wolf, Deer and Bird
islands. Deer Island (center) has a
small beach with great tide pools for
snorkeling and can be accessed by
boat cruises or catamaran.
Isla de la Piedra – Stone Island is
located at the southern end of the
February
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“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” - Nicholas Sparks
“Aquarium
Poseidon Statue”
BEACH FLAGS
Beach flags are important and should be adhered to, as they explain how
dangerous the waters could be. Remember this safe tips:
Red Flag: Indicates a high
hazard from swimming
and/or currents.
Green Flag: Indicates a
low hazard with calm
conditions. Still exercise
caution.
Yellow Flag: Indicates
a medium hazard from
moderate swimming.
Indicates
White
Flag:
the presence of jellyfish.
Extreme caution.
The Sinaloan Family looking towards
the future, is located near Valentino’s
and was a gift to the city from our
famous artist, Antonio Lopez Saenz, at
the turn of the century.
El Centro – Downtown is the original
Mazatlán where you will see neoclassical architecture and the European
influence of this port’s early settlers.
Take a Sábalo Centro (green) bus that
travels from the north of the
city to downtown. Visit
the Cathedral, Central
Market and Plaza
Revolución.
Centro Histórico –
Old Town—Walk a
little further south
and west of Plaza
Revolución and you
will find Plazuela
Machado and the
Ángela Peralta Theater
in Centro Histórico, the
restored historic center of
the city which now extends to many
streets with new shops and restaurants.
If you continue walking west, toward
the sea, you will come to the seaside
area known as Olas Altas, Mazatlán’s
original tourist zone. Here you can
visit the Archeological Museum, the
Museum of Art and art galleries. If you
Mar
are here on the first Friday of the month
between November and May, enjoy
The Art Walk where you can tour the
studios of local artists. Further along
Olas Altas, you can watch clavadistas—
cliff divers, diving from the rocks into
tidal pools.
ACTIVITIES
Shop the Golden Zone: Handicrafts,
silver jewelry, leather clothes,
huarache sandals, handmade
gold and silver jewelry, Mexican
zarapes, hand-painted pottery,
talavera flatware, fine wood
sculptures, Mexican blankets
and so much more are
available in the shops of the
Golden Zone.
Restaurants & Nightclubs:
Enjoy a different restaurant
every
night
from
local,
succulent seafood to hot & spicy
Mexican dishes to international fine
dining. And the nightlife never ends.
Happening clubs for those who like to
party long and late and romantic dance
floors for easy listening and dancing.
They´re all here.
Sport Fishing: The local waters are
teeming with swordfish, sailfish, marlin,
tuna and dorado. Farther north is the
best fresh water bass fishing in Mexico.
Feb 0 6
Spring Cultural Festival 2015
At Mazatlán Institute of Culture.
For info call 982 4444
The Evening of the Arts at 8pm.
Mazatlán’s Book Fair 2015
At UAS Gymnasium.
b Food Festival, 2pm at Plaza Machado.
b King of Joy Coronation, at night at
Feb 12
Olas Altas on the Malecón after Food
Festival.
Mar 21-23
Spring Equinox in Las Labradas
Km. 51 Hours from 9 to 5pm.
Info: +52(696) 105 4184
Feb 13
Floral Games Queen Coronation, 8:30 pm
at Estadio Teodoro Mariscal.
Mar 29
Feb 14
Rocky Whatule and Bubba
Bradley Stand-up comedy at
Venados Showrom at 6pm.
Mar 29 to Apr 6
Easter Week or Holy week
Apr 8 to 12
20th Anniversary of Bike Week
Apr 10
Duane Steele performing with
The Brenster and Carrum at The
Hotel Playa Mazatlán from 6pm
to 10pm. Tickets available at
989-0555.
b Bad Mood Burning, 9pm at Olas Altas.
b Naval Combat Fireworks, 10pm at
Olas Altas.
Feb 15
Inaugural Parade, 5pm from Olas Altas to Valentino’s.
Feb 16
b Coronation of the Child Queen, 6:30 pm at Estadio
Teodoro Mariscal.
b Festival of Lights Fireworks, 10pm at Av. del Mar.
Feb 1 7
Second Parade, 4pm at the Aquarium and proceeds
to the Malecon.
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“If you can make a woman laugh, you can make her do anything.” - Marilyn Monroe
February 2015
“
A good time to
be down here in
Mazatlan with no
TV, voting by snail
mail with a beer in
your hand and your
toes in the sand.”
Stranger in Paradise
Escaping the Madness
O
E.G. Brady
ne of the best things about
being down here is not
being up there, in so many
ways, and escaping the crossfire of
modern US politics is certainly one
of them. Whether you’re rooting
for the Reds or the Blues, you’ve
got to admit that unsportsmanlike
conduct is rampant. It seems that
all semblance of civility, fairness
and honest, uninterrupted debate
has melted like the icebergs in
a rising tide of horse manure. I
can imagine how poisoned the
airwaves will become as the 2016
election approaches. A good time
to be down here in Mazatlan with
no TV, voting by snail mail with a
beer in your hand and your toes in
the sand.
I think if the US public had any
idea how much serious tragedy
the Mexican people have suffered
because of sharing a border with
the big bully to the north, they
might be more sympathetic and less
indignant about, say, immigration,
the drug wars and families speaking
Spanish to each other in restaurants.
Without Mexican workers the US
economy would instantly seize
up. Without US guns and money
the narcos would wither away.
And here it’s perfectly acceptable
to speak all the English you want
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in local restaurants (which is good
because it is pretty much impossible
for adults to learn a new language
with any degree of proficiency).
To make Mexico a scapegoat for
Uncle Sam’s messes is adding insult
to injury. And you sure hear a lot
of it.
Don’t believe it. And don’t be
afraid to come down here. Wellbehaved foreigners are safer here
than they are in their homelands.
Sinaloa natives are the friendliest
people on earth, especially if you
wear a smile and learn the magic
words. And the quality of life is
so much better here, especially
for aging beach bums with fixed
incomes.
Admittedly, Mazatlan is hotter
than hell itself in the summer, and
God help us if the electric grid ever
fails and we are forced to make
do with warm beer and hand held
paper fans. But from Halloween til
June it’s close to perfect, in every
way. Maybe a bit noisy, but that’s
the price of freedom down here.
Viva Mexico! Viva Mazatlan!
Married in Mexico, a collection of EG
Brady’s Pacific Pearl columns going back
ten to fourteen years is now available
electronically at amazon.com, only 2.99
USD. Stock up while supplies last!
“The one you love and the one who loves you are never, ever the same person.” - Chuck Palahniuk
The Ahh of Mazatlán...
What Happens In Mazatlán Stays In Mazatlán?
C. Michaels
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MAZATLAN APPLIANCES & SERVICES
Grand Prize Winners
W
hat a great
slogan
this could
make
for
my
wonderful
little
city, it might even
get more tourists
down/up
here
(depending
on
their geography). I
believe it worked
for a city in Nevada.
Think about it…
I know many snow birds that come woman. Go for her and you will be
here each winter to get away from a happy man,” when in fact, she was
their daily obligations and pressures a nun in street clothes. Or, “Your car
they endure up north. They migrate must be a make from one of these
here for a few months or so and feel two years or you cannot nationalize
free to do whatever they like. They it,” when in fact, the range of years
might engage in nightly dancing, reached over two decades.
The other day, I was on skype
they may pamper themselves with
lavish massages… they might even with my daughter. I told her that
indulge in smoking a peace pipe now I was tired of being in the house
and then (I ran into a peddler on the tied to my computer, and that I was
beach last year who tried selling me thinking about letting loose and
a pipe… it was pre-loaded with Mary going dancing.
Her reply was, “What?! You are
Jayne! But, there is a problem.
going
to Latin Moose?!”
We locals depend on city gossip
Ahh…
great way to describe this
for our news.
I remember The Girls Gone Wild town. I imagined the hysteria in
the headlines (if it
videos (Is that creator
could be translated
Here
is
the
lesson
in prison now?). I
to you, snow birds. in an understandable
even
remember
a Saturday Night No matter how much way). LATIN MOOSE
Live skit where the you think that WHAT LOOSE IN CITY.
RUUUUNNNN!
family from Ohio
Well, here is the
HAPPENS
IN
THIS
is watching the TV
together only to LITTLE CITY WILL lesson to you, snow
see an ad come on STAY HERE, it is a birds. No matter how
much you think that
advertising
those fallacy.”
WHAT
HAPPENS
videos. Mom is in it!
IN
THIS
LITTLE
CITY
Yes, there is something grand
about getting caught up in a WILL STAY HERE, it is a fallacy. You
moment. But there is also something could find that when you return to
devastating about getting caught your northern homeland that they
up in the future because of that are surprised to see you. You may
find that you are returning to your
moment.
There are certainly newspapers in own funeral service, with friends and
this town, but you had better know family in tears over your being run
Español or have a translator on your down by a moose. Actually, it might
computer. Even with a translator, be entertaining. I remember how
you will need to read each topic Tom Sawyer was a guest at his own
several times since direct translations funeral.
I guess that what you do here
are often so funny sounding that the
might
stay here, but then again,
article alone could be a Saturday
maybe
not. No worries, you might
Night Live skit.
actually
be on TV in an ad. That
Yes, these are real problems here
could
be
exciting if you’re looking
in Mazatlán. It’s much easier to rely
on gossip rather than work on the for a career in the movies… OR NOT.
--Ahhh
translation. You must be careful,
however. This can become a rumor
mill.
C. Michaels is an author living in
I remember hearing things in the Mazatlan. You can check out her novels
air such as, “See her? She is a loose at cmichaelsbooks.com.
“
A negative person sees the glass of water
half empty.
A positive person sees it half full.
A realistic person adds two shots of Tequila,
two cubes of ice and says “Cheers”.
T
The above picture is of
Cliff and Gail Wager
with Erling Biggness,
one of the owners of Mazatlan Appliances and Services. Cliff and Gail are the
Grand Prize winners from
Mazatlan Appliances and
Services Grand Opening
held on December 6, 2014.
The Grand Prize was two
round trip air fare tickets to
any major city in North Ame-
Gail and Cliff with Erling Biggness.
rica. The Wagers picked
up their Grand Prize certificate on January 13,
2015 and their flights
were booked that afternoon.On a very serendipitous note, the Wagers were the very first
customers of Mazatlan
Appliances and Services when they opened
for business in early
October.
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“We love the things we love for what they are.” - Robert Frost
February 2015
Oven-Roasted Pears with Warm Blue Cheese & Pecans
Christine Yerbic
I
n México, the large Super Markets
carry a variety of fresh pears, for
this recipe look for the Anjou, Bosc
or Bartlett. Any Blue cheese can be
used, depending on availability.
Sweet
Italian
Gorgonzola
is
preferred, because it is creamy, with
a trace of sweetness.
The pears should be firm, ripe, but
not too soft, they are roasted until
tender; with sugar and butter, topped
with blue cheese that melts atop
the pears. Garnished with candied
Pecans. This is a type of dessert you
will find in an upscale restaurant.This
dessert may be partially prepared in
advance, finished in baking while
dinner is served.
Recipe for Candied Pecans
follows. This is an excellent recipe
that can be used for any kind of nut
meant to be used as a garnish.
INGREDIENTS
u 3 Pears, fresh
u 1 Tbsp. Lemon (or Lime) Juice
u 2 Tbsp. Butter
u 3 Tbsp. Sugar
u 2 Tbsp. Blue Cheese
u ½ Cup Candied Pecans, chopped
METHOD
Baking dish, 8 or 9 inch square. Preheat oven 400F (200°C) Do Not
Peel the Pears. Cut each pear in
half lengthwise. If you wish, leave
the stem intact on one half. Use a
A great recipe for garnish.
teaspoon, or a melon baller, to scoop
out the seeds and the long fibers that
run down the center of each half.
Lemon juice is spread over the cut
surface of the pears; placed cut side
up on a serving plate, drizzle the
remaining lime juice on the pears; set
aside.
Grease the baking dish with the 2
Tbsp. of butter; sprinkle the sugar over
the butter. Place the pear, single layer,
CUT SIDE DOWN, in the baking dish.
Bake until the cut surface of the
pears begins to turn golden in color,
and the pears are cooked thru, this will
take about 35 to 40 minutes. Syrup
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will form as the butter and sugar melt
during the baking. Remove from the
oven; gently pushing them around in
the syrup, turn the pears over, the cut
side is up. Place about 1 teaspoon on
the blue cheese in each pear cavity.
Scatter the pecans over the pears.
Let stand about 10 minutes before
serving, this will melt the cheese.
Transfer pears to dessert plates or to
a platter.
Yield 6 serving
CANDIED PECANS
u 3 Tbsp. Butter
u 1 Cup Pecans, coarsely chopped
u 3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
METHOD
Melt the butter over medium high
heat, add the chopped pecans, stirring
to coat with the butter, add the brown
sugar, stirring constantly until the sugar
has melted and coated the pecans.
Remove from heat, spread on plate
to cool and air dry. Store, any leftover
pecans, in an airtight container.
Yield: Approx. 1 cup
R
2 ½
HR S
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P L AYA B O N IT A
A V. G AVIOTAS
LA S
F LO RE S
Wednesday
Thursday
BRENSTER
TANYA
BEACH BASH
CARRUM
Diego’s Beach
La Catrina
7:00pm to 10:00pm
House
Live Music calendar
*Information subject to change. Visit
www.mazatlanlife.com for a complete,
up-to-date listing.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Canto
altano
7:30pm to 10:30pm
FEB 13
THE GOOD
BROTHERS
Hotel Playa
6:00pm to 10:00pm
LORI & ROB
“Wingin’ It”
6:30pm to 9:30pm
EBANO &
SUKI
176 9827
Golden Zone Besides Rin Rin
KARAOKE
6:30pm
6:30pm to 10:30pm
ZAS
Twisted Mamas
6:30pm to 10:30pm
6691 29 2021
La Laguna 500 #21 Golden Zone
EBANO
ZAS
6:30pm to 10:30pm 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Los Cryps
6:30pm to 10:30pm
MARIACHI
MUSIC &
DANCERS
SHOW
Los Cryps
6:30pm to 10:30pm
6:30 to 10:30pm
EBANO
ROCK
CREECK
914 1900 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Ave. Camarón Sábalo #6000
6:30pm to 9:30pm
El Rincón de Nasha
LIVE MUSIC
LIVE MUSIC
MARIANA
TORRES
MARIANA
TORRES
6pm to 9pm
914 02 01
Av. Camarón Sábalo #1936
TERTIA
7pm to 9pm
MUNDO
SÁNCHEZ
7pm to 9pm
7pm to 9pm
KARAOKE
Las Flores Beach Resort
7pm to 11m
913 5100
Av. Playa Gaviotas #212 Golden Zone
988 1111
Av. Sábalo Cerritos #3500 Local 24, Cerritos
Pacific Pearl
Arsenio
The Saloon Bar
The Last Drop
F IE S TA L A N D
6:30pm to 9:30pm
176 7144
In front of Costa de Oro
910 1596
Venustiano Carranza #18 Centro Histórico
O LA S
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C opyri ght 1998, M a z a t l á n’ s P a c i fi c P e a rl R e g. N o. 540998
SOCIAL Café Lounge
Angelina’s Kitchen
S A NDS
A RE NA S
www.pacificpearl.com
2:00pm to 6:00pm
La Palapa del Mar
A Q U A R IU M
A M IG O
P LA Z A
U.S.
CONSULATE
913 5398
Gaviotas Ave. # 104
Brenster Productions
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IM S S
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SALTY FEED
5:30pm to 8:30Pm
KRAKEN
8pm to 12am
6pm to 9pm
7pm to 9pm
KRAKEN
8pm to 12am
MUNDO
SÁNCHEZ
7pm to 9pm
KANON
8pm to 12am
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“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” - Paulo Coelho
Meat aside
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER... NOT
The next two months the Pacific Pearl
will be giving away (1) one ROUND OF
GOLF (18 holes) WITH CART to one
of our 1/8 or larger ad size advertisers
each month (by way of a drawing). The
winner will be given a choice of Estrella del
Mar Golf (Robert Trent Jones, Jr.) (EDM)
or Marina Mazatlán Golf (David Fleming)
courses; the finest golf has to offer. Please
stop by the office to pick up your golf ticket.
An alternative guide to Mazatlán
C
Adriana Toledo
oming to México and not eating
local food (or anywhere else
in the world for that matter),
reminds me of that scene from “Sex
and the city” the movie where the gals
are vacationing at a Diamond category
Spa Resort and Charlotte carries
pudding inside her purse for she does
not trust eating anything made outside
her country.
The very first time I saw that movie
(may I confess I’ve seen it more
than once) I found that scene to be
completely preposterous and totally
disrespectful but then again, oh so true
and on the spot.
I
could
understand
such
apprehension towards the local cuisine
if a) you have a restricted diet due to
health issues or b) you have a restricted
diet due to personal convictions. B, to
me personally, would apply to vegans
and vegetarians but you know what?
there’s no need to eat in fear of being
fed the unknown.
Mazatlán is packed with “cenaduría”
style restaurants, which serve mostly
traditional Mexican food starting at
around 5 in the afternoon. With a range
of variety that includes tortas, tostadas,
tacos and enchiladas filled with beef or
chicken most of the time might seem
like a poor choice for someone who
doesn’t eat meat. A perfect opportunity
for me to remind you you’ll never get
Soooo tasty!
an answer unless you ask the question.
Yes, it is possible to eat heavenly
tacos or enchiladas stuffed with
cheese, fried beans or potatoes.
Cenadurías’ style food is known for its
salad toppings, we’re talking shredded
lettuce and carrot, diced onion and
sliced cucumber and tomatoes, all
of that gets soaked in a delicious and
warm broth (vegan advice: skip the
broth, some places might add chicken
or beef stock, I strongly recommend
asking before pouring).
Another option is asking for all
toppings on the side, that way you
don’t risk ending with dairy on your
plate.
So you see, it is possible to eat
healthy, local and yummy. Doesn’t
matter if the reason for your animal-free
choice of food comes from the heart,
intellect or curiosity, it’s always good to
know there are options out there ‘coz
as they say, when there’s a will, there’s
a way.
Dinner reservations anyone?
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QUITE!!
WINNER this month is:
DRA. SUSANA PEDRERO
located in CANIZALEZ 509
at Downtown
Congratulations from the
Pacific Pearl
The “Sponsors Appreciation
Contest”
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Accountant
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Brenster
5
Carnaval for children 6
10
Galería Óptica
11
Dr. Ana Chang
12
Dr. César Urrea
Dr. Juan Jaime Diaz 13
Dr. Morelos Chong 14
Dra. Paty Ascencio 15
Dra. Susana Pedrero 16
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Dr. Velarde
home appliance
3
Integra
7
Mazatlan Appliances 8
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CHURCHES
La Viña Church
MEDICAL
2
ACTIVITIES
Cultura
ENTRETEINMENT
mechanical
9
real estates
CanAmerican Intl
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Torre M
Walfre
RESTAURANTS
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Angelina’s Kitchen 22
Casa Loma
23
El Rincón de Nasha 24
La Casa del Camarón 25
26
Las Flores
27
La Palapa del Mar
28
Los Arcos
Por Qué No? Sports 29
Social Café Lounge 30
31
The Last Drop
The Saloon
32
33
Twisted Mama’s
Spa
Intl. Massage
Reasons Spa
34
Skymed
36
Pronatours
37
SPECIALISTS
tours
35
water treatment
Water Depot
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“I would die for you. But I won’t live for you.” - Stephen Chbosky
February 2015
The Flu
Dr. Steven Backman
W
hile you are in various parts
of the world, there are old
wives’ tales that the local population believes in. Here in
Mazatlán you may even encounter a medical doctor or health care
professional that is a proponent of
the belief, even if that belief is not
backed up by any studies or research.
Now that we have entered
into that time of year that the
temperatures are very enjoyable and
the humidity is more than tolerable,
it is interesting to see how many
foreigners here are being told that
you have a cold/flu because it is cold
out or because of the humidity.
There are many people here in
Mazatlán, the Unites States, Cánada and other parts of the world. The
stories hitting the news are, this
year’s strain is different than the
vaccine, or this year’s vaccine just
was not as effective as planned. In
México, the culture believes that
drinking an ice cold beverage can
make you sick (another wives’ tale).
There is no proof nor studies
indicating that cold temperature or
a change in humidity can make you
sick. You have an immune system
that is designed to protect you.
When your immune system is
compromised and you are exposed
to a virus or bacteria you can get
sick. We are constantly exposed to
disease causing viruses and bacterias
and yet we are not constantly sick
with infectious diseases.
There are some studies that the
weather can indirectly cause a
disease be drying out nasal
passages and decreasing blood
flow so that you breathe through
your
mouth
When
instead of your nose.
This reduces your body’s first lines of
defense against disease.
You need to remember that
those of us who live here year round
experience 90 degree weather with
an 85-90% humidity. This is not
considered a heat wave. This is
normal Mazatlán summer weather.
We have temperatures with
the heat index in the 120s for
weeks on end. For those who have
acclimated to that weather, 68
degrees is freezing. The weather
here for most of you is not only
bearable, it is preferable to what you
have at home this time of year.
If you have any
your doubt, just think about
immune system the last time you shois compromised and veled snow in MaThe answer to
you are exposed to zatlán.
why you are sick is
a virus or bacteria not the climate here,
it is your behavior that
you can get sick.”
lowered
your
body´s ability to fight off infections that you have been
exposed to.
“
Dr. Steven Backman is an American-licensed chiropractor in his 8th year in Mazatlán.
Don’t suffer pain any longer.
Call at 916-75-00
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February 2015
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The Love Doctors
Michael & Phyllis Giammatteo
Dear Love Doctors:
Our kids think because we are “older”
we don’t have to celebrate Valentine’s
Day. We are disappointed with their
thinking. How can we tell them we
enjoy celebrating Valentine’s Day in
our way without them thinking we are
fudgy duddies?
Dear Disappointed:
Valentine’s Day is not only for the
young but also for the “young at heart”.
Special relationships demand special
celebrations. Invite them to join you
this year and maybe they will change
their thinking after they see how much
fun you have.
Dear Love Doctors:
What’s all this romantic crap for
Valentine’s Day? It’s just another way
to sell flowers, candy and other stuff. It
all irritates me and my wife thinks I’m
not being romantic.
Dear Grinch:
Some people think holidays are just an
used at social clubs, volunteering, and/
or community/church functions. Have
a party to celebrate being you and ask
everyone to bring a short inspirational
story for their way to deal with the events
of life. One of our family members who
is 59 has been a widow for many years.
She has a friend who is 89 and they play
cards, listen to music, dance, have meals
together etc. Be what you want to be.....
you are never too old to enjoy life!
extra day off at work etc and miss the
true meaning. However, many of us
view Valentine’s Day as a chance to
treat that special person in your life in
a special way. Try it.......you might like
it.
Dear Love Doctors:
I get sad and lonely on Valentine’s Day.
I see couples celebrating with romantic
dinners, flowers etc. How can I keep
this from happening each year?
Dear Sad and Lonely:
Throw a “heart warming” party and
invite all your friends both single and/
or couples. Make it a pot luck supper.
Have them write and bring a line that
could be in a Valentine card. Then
write all the lines on a large paper or
poster board for everyone to enjoy.
Have them bring and share a
joke or tell a funny experience that
may or may not be associated with
Valentine’s Day. Ask your friends for
their ideas. Get everyone involved in
the planning and decorating etc. and it
is sure to be a success.
Dear Love Doctors:
I am lonely because my spouse left. I will
be 80 years old soon and feel there is little
to do at my age.
Dear Nearly 80:
The love you have yet to share can be
Notice good, Laugh Loud, Love Often!
Questions? Please submit to:
lovesgps@gmail.com
Website: www.lovesgps.com
Disclaimer: This column is for
informational purposes only and is not in
any way intented to replace professional
services.
Dr. Paty Ascencio
D.D.S.
Preventive - Restorative
Cosmetic Dental Services
Graduate of the University of Guadalajara School of Dentistry
11-year practice in Lake Chapala, Jalisco
6-year practice in Mazatlan, Sinaloa
Attends Continuing Dentistry Educational Programs
Offering Current Dentistry Practices and Procedures
English and Spanish Languages Spoken
Conservative Approach Specializing in Adult and Senior Care
Caters to Needs of american and Canadian Patients
Emphasis on Compassionate and Painless Dental Care
Personalized Care Plans and dental Records Maintaned
Reasonable Prices
Clean and Comfortable Dental Office - 2 Dental Suites
State-of-the-Art Equipment and Technology
Camaron Sabalo Ave.
www.patydds.com
Alameda Shopping Center next to The Fish Market Ofice hours
(669) 668-0548
M-S 9 to 5
across the street from Pueblo Bonito Hotel
patydds@yahoo.com.mx
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“Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.” - Zelda Fitzgerald
Organizations, Clubs & Donations
Zaragoza,
Notice:
All these donations places are responsible
for keeping us updated; we are not
responsible for the information here.
PRO-MEXICO
A Mazatlán organization dedicated to
helping people help themselves. Tel: 9852293. Mrs. Carmen Ruelas.
LA VIÑA “THE VINEYARD CHURCH”
Services Opportunities. Deliver food to the
city dump workers. Help with your donations
to feed the children. Calling Local: Office
916-5114. E-mail: mazvineyard@yahoo.com
We will accept information from your charitable organization in writing only, from your official
communications representative, 1 per organization, by deadline, the 15th.
“BACK TO BASICS” GROUP
English Speaking, Alcoholics Anonymous at
Melville Hotel located on Calle Constitución
#99. Meetings on Friday at 12 noon. For
more info please phone: 910-0149.
Al-Anon English meeting
Thurs. 10 am - 11 am. Late November end of April. Located on Ave. Camarón
Sábalo No. 306 in the Golden Zone, North
of Domino’s through the oval iron gate.
Next door to Dr. Backman’s new location.
Contact Pam - 669-139-8116. Oval iron gate
with “La Misión” at the top. Contact info
prpeabody@hotmail.com
BOYS´ HOME (HOGAR SAN PABLO)
Tel: 982-3720 (Padre Horacio Rabelo
Moreno) Address: Paseo del Centenario
No. 9, Centro
MAZATLÁN ORPHANAGE
Cristina Peña de Herrera, President, Board
of Directors. Address: Zaragoza 227-A,
Centro. Tel: 981-2214
RED CROSS 1801 Av.
Downtown, tel: 981-3690.
DIF System Mazatlan
Desarrollo
Integral
de
la
Familia
(Comprehensive Family Development) is
México’s social services division. The local
DIF program in Mazatlán has 22 programs
helping over 30,000 people with everything
from food and housing to young mothers,
prosthetics and transportation for the
handicapped, children’s protective services,
elder care, school meals, and much more.
If you would like to volunteer or make a
donation to the local DIF system, contact
their liaison Lisa Lankins at lisamoto@
hotmail.com or DIF at its office behind the
post office in Centro.
UNA LUZ HACIA EL MUNDO
(Mazatlán’s only school for the blind)
Provides academic, computer & music
classes to students from preschool age
to adolescents; helping the blind and
visually impaired gain the self confidence
& motivation to assimilate and become
productive members of society. For info on
events & volunteering, contact John Castro,
cel 669-199-1672, jonc625@yahoo.com.
HOSPICE MAZATLÁN
Office: 182-1486 - 208 International, at
the corner of Rio Presidio, near the Ley
Vieja and Waldos on Ejército Mexicano.
For info call: Lois Croly, Board of Director,
cell: 669-162-5441, For donations, www.
hospicemazatlan.org
and/or
email:
hospicemazatlan@gmail.com. We’ll be
happy to receive your donation on the bank
account: Banorte 611441245
TRES ISLAS ORPHANAGE FUND
Serving Orfanatorio Mazatlán, Salvation
FRIENDS OF MEXICO (FOM)
Army Home for Children, Father Tovar´s
The next FOM meeting will be Tuesday, Home for Boys (Hogar San Pablo), Ciudad
February 10 at La Palapa del Mar (next to de los Niños, and FloreSer. One hundred
Casa Country). Breakfast starts at 9:30, percent of your donations go directly
the meeting at 10. Please rsvp for the to help the childrens in the orphanages CASA DOWN
breakfast and or meeting to president@ with nothing taken for administration Founded in 1993, is home to 29 young
friendsofmexicoac.org. Our guest speaker and your donations are tax-deductible. people affected by Down’s Syndrome. Casa
will be experts from La Palapa del Mar To learn how you can help, please visit Down needs volunteers, financial donations,
teaching us how to make delicios guacamole www.orphanagefunds.org or email: email@ school supplies and maintenance help. Call
Laura Elena Arias 669-136-0821
and salsa.
orphanagefunds.org
To the Organizations, Charity Donations and Clubs:
Please notice that we have changed our policy for posting in/on paper/internet: One; We have a form that must be filled out prior to posting;
Two; cost for posting will be five-hundred pesos per year to post. The forms are at the Pacific Pearl office: Thank you.
F.Y.I. Thank You
For Your Donation
By ADRIANA TOLEDO
G
enerosity, along with empathy and kindness is, without a
doubt, one of the best features
of human qualities.
Which is why it’s truly sad when one
realizes others turn to charity organizations to commit frauds or scams.
It is heartbreaking hearing about
cases of abuse, money laundry and
exploitation in environments that are
supposed to be meant to help others
have a better chance of a dignified life.
Unfortunately, there is one too
many lowlifes in this world committed
to taking advantage of others and making a profit out of preying on the unfortunate ones. It happens locally, and
it happens worldwide. These “people”
do exist no matter their nationality, religion, race or color. Good and bad people walk this earth all the same.
We can, however, still make a difference without having to stop giving
donations to those who do actually rely
on what others can find in their hearts
and pockets to spare. As you know information is power, and fortunately we
have the power to stop scammers from
scamming us.
If you are considering starting a charity organization in Mazatlán your first
contact on the list would have to be a
public-notary who, depending on the
spin of your charity, will refer you to a
specialized lawyer who will himself update you on the permits, licenses and
paperwork needed to start the process.
Keep in mind that religious and non-religious organizations run differently.
It is very important to know that charity directors and even volunteers must
under go a scrutinized process whether
it is with Migración, Gobernación or Hacienda before hand as needed.
I’ve heard about people donating
to “volunteers” asking for money out
on the street only to later find out they
weren’t actually affiliated with any organization. With that in mind and after
asking someone more informed on the
subject, I became aware of the fact that
if I donate even 1 peso to whichever
organization, I am in my legal right to
ask for a receipt for they must be able
to justify every single penny that goes
in and out.
By no means do I intent to deflate
your hopes and trust on giving, my intention is solely to give you some information and advice on who could guide
you in a better way so if your heart is
big enough to run and/or volunteer to
a charity organization, you will know
your money and efforts will go for sure
to those who truly need it.
Whether it’s money, time or effort to
any charity of your choice, let me just
say… thank you for your donation!
“So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” - Paulo Coelho
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Make Me an Offer
Donate Sports
Equipment
The boom of the northern area
A
Lesley Martinson
hh the new things popping up
in Maz! Returning winter visitors are very aware of our big
changes, there is a lot going on in our
fair city! The northern area has certainly had a building boom on all levels.
I have welcomed with open arms and
wallet...Galerías Mazatlán, oh the bright white, clean displays in Liverpool
make me dance with joy! The new
mall, although not totally tenanted at
this point offers almost anything you
would expect from merchandise up
north. Small kiosks displaying as seen
on TV products, local honey and of
course the clothing and shoe strores
with endless choices are fabulous.
The theaters offer a great way to
spend an afternoon with your choice
of 3D or a VIP setting complete with
drinks and dining, all at a fraction of
the cost of other cities!
Further north you will find Sendero mall , featuring Woolworth! Now
that was a shocker! Seems to be a
great place to get some less expensive goods and since the opening has
been very busy!
La Marina Hospital has opened in
the Marina, clean, new , great staff
and many English speaking personnel.
They are taking foreign insurance and
I urge you to go ahead and drop by
for a tour. They offer emergency ser-
Pacific Pearl, Por Qué No?
Sports and Pacific Golf Center
Are Expanding Their Reach to Under
Privileged Children by Donations of
New or Used Sports Equipment, All
Types.
vices and will also be specializing in
medical tourism!
Although I prefer to write in more
detail about real estate transactions
and the current market, would you
not agree that the surrounding areas
are of utmost importance to your
purchase? Yes, Location, back to that
word. Location is not just your ocean
view, penthouse or zip code. Surrounding amenities are crucial for most
buyers. Proximity to great medical,
dental and emergency services is particularly important. If you can add to
that list… close to fine dining, imported goods, and all types of shopping
and entertainment-you win!!
This week we welcome La Marina
Hospital and Reasons Salon and Spa
to our approved northern business
club!
Lesley Martinson is the Owner of
Canamerican Int’l Real Estate and a
28 years licensed broker. For more
information call at 669 120 0631 or US
cel. 602 430 0027. Email: themazagent@
gmail.com
Please help the kids, the least
sponsored little league baseball team
in Mazatlán, with players from 5
through 13 years old, who need bats,
balls, gloves and hats for their games.
Other equipment that we will hand
out to the needy - Tennis Rackets,
Badminton, Soccer stuff, Basketball,
Boxing gloves, golf clubs etc. If you
can pack any of these items in your
luggage for the kids when you return
this fall, please bring them to: “Pacific
Pearl” office, “Por Qué No? Sports”
Restaurant or “Pacific Golf Center”
for distribution to rural and local
area kids. Thanks for you generous
support.
(We do not accept monetary donations)
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February 2015
“The only thing worse than a boy who hates you: a boy that loves you.” - Markus Zusak
Property Fraud.
What Has Mazatlán Failed To Do?
“T
Rodrigo Llausás-Azcona / Luis Roberto González- Manjarrez
Lausás Azcona and Associates S.C.
he Pearl of the Pacific”, warm
weather destiny, beaches bathed by the pacific ocean,
home of kind, open and spontaneous
people, full of natural richness, all together make a paradise out of Mazatlán
and, without a doubt, a target for property fraud.
Let’s place ourselves in time and document frustration: with the investment
boom in 2008, the market’s flourishing
and the home and building projects, a
great number of property frauds were
registered mostly from time-share developers which affected mainly Canadian
and American investors.
The victims were obliged to present
a complaint at PROFECO with the
hopes of having their contracts cancelled and their investment back. PROFECO had to close its doors in town for
a while (2011) when the local government pledged a financial crisis where
they weren’t able to pay for its employees.
Most of such investments weren’t returned on account that the companies
which issued such time-share contracts
weren’t the owners of the land where
the construction would take place or,
in some cases, the plots were tied in
some sort of credit institution.
“
A legislation
of that kind
is urgent
to regulate
everyone who
intents to
provide any
kind of service
in real estate.”
What was happening? People
without real estate experience and
eager to get their hands on big juicy
commissions from luxury condos sales, by resorting of dodgy tricks, sweet
talked potential buyers promising all
sorts of benefits in order to rip them off,
so as soon as the down payment went
through, they’d be forgotten and
their investment left hanging with no
bound between the
transaction and the
sales representative.
To quote a dear
client, “I bought air”.
Let’s not forget the
cases published here
about foreigners investing millions on a fifth
floor buy that was never built or villas sold
multiple times so that
the original buyer was
never able to stay in
his alleged property,
same way as time-share
owners who couldn’t
use their weeks to realize them being sold to
other clients, or people
who trusted paying for
condos still under construction only to end up with something
of less quality than promised. Sad but
true, though what has really hurt this
city is not only the illicit behavior as
much as the impunity and negligence.
What is no longer happening? It is
unjustifiable for tourist developers not
to have construction permits, not being
able to certify owning the land for the
projects, not proving their financial capacity for such and their service contracts not properly registered with
PROFECO as established by official
hotel and lodging regulations.
What about property agents?
Because this activity is not regulated
in Sinaloa, it allows anyone to call
themselves a real estate agent, exposing their clients to legal and financial
uncertainty.
A regulation creating a registry of
professional property agents in Sinaloa appeared back in 1996 and went
non-active in 1999 becoming obsolete for today’s needs.
A legislation of that kind is urgent
to regulate everyone who intents to
provide any kind of service in real
estate. A certification would endorse
the agent by the State Government
and keep a record on fraudulent
transactions.
At the present time, our law firm
is the legal advisor for the Mexican
Association of Professional Real Estate
with who we are currently in meetings
to come up with a strong document
that will give Real Estate agents back
their ethical integrity.
A law of that kind would benefit
Mazatlán deeply. We intend for Real
Estate agents to be prepared and for
the government to give them updated
training in legal, administrative and financial aspects and keep a public record on who these certified agents are,
along with an ethic code to guarantee
an honest and reliable service.
The basic program will contain
technical aspects for agents to be able
to comprehend and apply knowledge
related to urban development, property legal regulations, Public Property Registry and related paperwork.
We consider this legislation to be a
step forward in providing a professional service to our clients. Effective penalties should be determined for those
who operate without a certification.
Big things are coming up and we are
very proud and committed to encourage these changes.
Rodrigo Llausás-Azcona. Lawyer by
the Universidad Panamericana with
an advanced degree in Corporate and
Economic Law and a specialty in tax law
and constitutional rights. Managing partner
of Llausás Azcona y Asociados, multiarea
law firm with over 20 years experience.
Luis
Roberto
González-Manjarrez.
Lawyer by the Escuela Libre de Derecho of
Sinaloa. Director of the Area of corporate
law for Llausás Azcona y Asociados S.C.
law firm.
www.llausasazcona.com
info@llausasazcona.com
Calle 5 de Mayo #2204 between Avenida
Zaragoza and Calle Luis Zúñiga. Colonia
Centro.
(669)9902044/9902944
“I would always rather be happy than dignified.” - Charlotte Brontë
February 2015
A typical whale watching trip.
Fishing Report
Whale Watching
W
Eduardo Rodríguez
inter in Mazatlan means
a lot of things to different
people. It’s a great time
for inshore fishing, the weather is
great and humpback whales make
their annual visit to these shores.
Humpback whales have been
travelling here for thousands of
years but it was only recently that
charter companies started offering
trips to see them. For nature lovers
there isn’t a better experience than
this. Being out in the ocean and
seeing these giants from up close
is something truly remarkable,
definitely a highlight in any vacation.
A typical whale watching trip
starts at 7:00 A.M. from Dock 10,
Marina Mazatlán, where all the
Escualo boats are located. The
best conditions are usually in the
morning when the winds are calm
and navigation is smooth. The
captain and marine biologist will
meet you at the dock and show you
to your boat. Whales will typically
be found about 3 to 5 miles from
shore. There are usually several
boats out there and to get to them
quick the captain will get on the
radio and talk to other vessels to get
a rough idea of where the whales
are. Sometimes, if no other boats
are out the marine biologist will get
a pair of binoculars and look for
them. Once they are spotted the
vessel is pulled close and if you are
lucky you will see them come up for
air several times.
A hydrophone is then put in the
water which allows you to hear
how these creatures communicate,
experts say they even sing. Whether
they are artists or not I haven’t met
a person who’s taken this trip and
didn’t have a blast. Season is from
December to April, so hurry before
they head back north.
Eduardo Rodríguez is the Owner & Operator of Escualo Fleet in Mazatlán. For
more information call at 669 15434 68, or at the phone office 913 0303.
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26
February 2015
“This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something.” - Elizabeth Gilbert
Juan José Héctor
Toledo Andrade
Born November 20th 1940.
La Rastra, El Rosario
Died December 30th 2014. Mazatlán
Héctor Toledo
Andrade, age
74, passed
away on
Tuesday,
December
30th , 2014
in the city
of Mazatlán
at 8:30am
in the care
and comfort
of his home
surrounded by his loving wife of 38
years, Alejandrina de Toledo and his
daughter Adriana Toledo.
Mr. Toledo was a gentleman and a
fighter who always had a warm smile
for anyone who crossed his path,
cheerful and positive, he squeezed
life to its very last drop.
Best known for his master of
ceremonies role at the “Mexican
Fiesta” for over 20 years and
welcoming Hotel Playa guests for 40
years.
A hero to his daughters and a King
to his wife; hard working, fun loving,
music maniac and tortilla lover,
Héctor Toledo was, is, and will always
be, an example of self-improvement,
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persistence and perseverance.
Born and raised in the small town of
La Rastra in El Rosario, a place where
education didn’t go far back in the
day, he found the dignity that comes
from hard, honest work in mines and
construction as a child to later on
move to Mazatlán where he would
climb his way up from floor sweeping,
to dish washer, to buzz boy, to
waiter, to Maitre D, to P.R. Manager.
Always singing, smiling, with zero
presumptuousness and a lot of pride,
Héctor Toledo would always go the
extra mile to make anyone visiting
Mazatlán feel welcome and at home,
making everybody feel like a long
time friend.
Never complaining about his 20 years
struggle with aplastic anemia he lived
his borrowed time grateful and to the
fullest along friends and family. His
wife Alejandrina and two daughters,
Marcela and Adriana, survive him.
A role model to his family, Héctor
Toledo won’t be forgotten, he rests
and will forever live in the hearts
and memory of those who had the
privilege of knowing him.
Quite a journey it’s been. So long my
friend, until we meet again.
“Never love anyone who treats you like you’re ordinary.” - Oscar Wilde
February 2015
Mazatlán Tourist Tips
MONEY
Banks
Most banks are open from 9am to 4pm
Monday-Friday and some are open on
Saturdays. Because of frequent changes
with all the banks, it is best to check with
them for their current policies. Not all
banks will exchange foreign money to
pesos. There is usually a daily minimum if
they do and will require a passport.
Casa de Cambio (exchange bureau)
These businesses are open longer hours
than banks, usually do not have long lineups as banks often do, and they offer
comparable exchange rates (though banks
may offer a slightly better rate). Check
around to see where you will receive the
best exchange rate (the exchange rate is
usually posted prominently outside the
bank or casa de cambio).
ATMs in Mexico
The most convenient way of accessing
money while traveling is to withdraw
Mexican pesos directly from your credit
card or debit card. It’s safer than carrying
cash and the exchange rate offered is
usually very competitive.
Purchases Goods and Services
Businesses may accept a maximum of
$100 USD in cash per transaction, with no
restriction on the number of transactions
per customer. However, many businesses
are choosing to not accept US dollars at
all. Likewise, many airlines within Mexico
will only accept Mexican pesos and
credit cards for payment of fees (such as
baggage fees). The most convenient way
to pay for purchases is to use a credit
card or withdraw Mexican pesos from
an ATM. It is not advisable to carry large
amounts of cash.
Tipping
Tipping in either dollars (bills only, no
coins) or pesos is acceptable, though
pesos are usually more practical for
the recipient. The amount you tip is at
your discretion and should be based on
the quality of service you received. At
restaurants, 10 to 15% is standard. Check
to be sure the tip is not included in your
bill. Bellmen usually receive 10 pesos per
bag and maids receive 15 to 30 pesos
per day. It is not necessary to tip taxi
drivers unless they have rendered special
services. Tour guides and delivery people
should be tipped. Youth and elderly who
bag groceries do not receive a salary but
rely on tips. 2 to 10 pesos is standard
depending on how many bags you have.
REPORT CREDIT CARD
Where to report misplaced or stolen
international credit cards in Mexico.
Mastercard: 1-800-307-7309
American Express:
Travelers Checks:
001-800-828-0366
Credit Cards: 001-800-333-3211
Visa
Credit Cards: 001-800-847-2911
Collect: 001-410-581-9994
Mastercard:
Credit Cards: 001-800-622-7747
Collect: 001-314-542-7111
DRINKING THE WATER
Purified water and ice are available in all
restaurants, bars and lounges. Purified
water can be purchased in all supermarkets.
HEALTH
Pharmacies are generally staffed by
knowledgeable people. Many will
deliver and some are open 24 hours.
POSTING MAIL
The post office is located downtown,
across the street from the main plaza
Peso Chart
The Easy Way
In Canadian
Dollars
In American
Dollars
Peso
14.00
28.00
42.00
56.00
70.00
84.00
98.00
112.00
126.00
140.00
Dollar
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Peso
12.00
24.00
36.00
48.00
60.00
72.00
84.00
96.00
108.00
120.00
(These are aprox.)
DRIVING IN MAZ
The speed limits in Mazatlán are
40kph in the city, 20kph
in school and hospital
zones
and
90kph
outside urban areas.
TAXES
A national consumer tax of 16%
known as IVA is tacked onto most
purchases, although it is generally
included in most restaurant menu
prices. Hotels charge a 18% tax.
TRANSPORTATION
Always negotiate the price of the ride
before entering a taxi. If you are not
satisfied with the price, just step back
and wait for the next one. The following
charges are fairly standard thoughout
Mazatlán — Taxis (red & green): from
downtown to Golden Zone 40-60 pesos.
Pulmonias: from downtown to Golden
Zone 40-60 pesos. Aurigas: (red pick-up
trucks) 80-100 pesos (8 person capacity)
Green Bus (airconditioned): 10.00 pesos
(will give change) White with Yellow or
Green stripes: 7.00 pesos (will give change)
DRIVING IN MAZ
& the other one inside the Central Bus
Station.
Watch out for unmarked topes, or speed
bumps. Some are fairly high and can
cause severe damage to your vehicle.
PHONING HOME
CONSULATES
Free phone calls, internet computers and
Wi-Fi access to the US and Canada as
well as charging stations available at
the Vineyard Church weekdays from
9:00 am-2:00 pm., Tuesday through
Fridays.Hotels can assist with long
distance calls and dialing direct.
Mexican Phone Codes:
Long Distance (Direct Dial)
Domestic 01
USA & Canada
001
Rest of the World
00
Long
Distance
(Through
Operator)
Domestic 020
International 090
Special Services
Time 030
Wake-Up Call 031
Info - Domestic Directory 040
Line Repair 050
Cust. Service (Long Dist.) 055
EMERGENCIES 066
1-800 Numbers (not free)
For numbers:
1-800 dial 001-880
1-888 dial 001-881
1-877 dial 001-882
1-866 dial 001-883
CELL PHONES
If you are a frequent visitor to Mazatlán
or staying for an extended period,
consider purchasing a cell phone here.
For a very reasonable price (under
$30 U.S.D) you can buy a cell phone
and purchase minutes. Then you will
have a local phone number. Get the
clerk to set up the phone in English.
DELIVERY
Check the food delivery policy with
your hotel. Some allow the delivery to
the lobby, others request that you wait
outside the door of the lobby.
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U.S. CONSULATE IN HERMOSILLO,
SONORA. Hours: 9a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-
Fri. Closed Mexican and U.S. Federal
holidays. Call 01-(662)217-2375 for
officer.
01-900-849-4949
for
visa
appt.
U.S. CONSULATE IN NOGALES,
SONORA. Hours: 8a.m.-4:30p.m., MonFri. Call 01-(631)913-4820 for appt.
U.S.
CONSULAR
AGENCY
IN
MAZATLÁN. Playa Gaviotas 202, Local
10, across from Hotel Playa Mazatlán.
U.S. Consular Agent Luis Ramirez.
Notary Stamp $50 USD. Tel / fax (24 hr.
emergency): (669)916-5889
email:
conagencymazatlan@state.gov
web: mexico.usembassy.gov. To call the
American Embassy in Mexico City, dial
01-52-555-080-2000
CONSULAR AGENCY OF CANADA IN
MAZATLÁN. La Marina Business and
Life Commercial Center, Blvd. Marina
Mazatlán 2302, Office 41. Consular
Agent Wendy Hardouin. Tel:913-73-20,
Fax:914-66-55. To call Canadian Embassy
in México City dial: 01-555-724-7900.
For after hours emergencies, dial: 01-800706-2900.
OTHER MAZATLÁN CONSULATES:
Germany: 914-9310, 916-5980
Denmark: 981-7642
France: 985-1228 / Italy: 985-1478
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BOOKS AND
EXCHANGES
LANGUAJES
HOTEL DIRECTORY
BOOKS for SALE or EXCHANGE.
Over 5,000 titles, new releases, maps &
more.
MAZATLAN BOOK COMPANY, across
from Costa de Oro Hotel, behind Banco
Santander down the hall.
Tel 916-7899 9:30am-4pm
P
DRESSMAKER
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS see
ALICIA at the Plaza next to Banamex
in the Golden Zone, Local 8-A, next to
Farmacia Moderna. Mon-Fri: 8am.-7pm
& Sat. 9am-4pm.
Tel. 669-2119
P
FOR SALE
BEACH HOUSE: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths,
5,000 sq ft. Gated community. All
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IBANEZ 4 STRING BASE GUITAR
Model SR800LE including hard-shell
case $500.00 U.S. Peavey 6 channel
mixer amp. Model XR-600E including
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AKG wireless microphones with one
receiver, model UHF HT40 $100.00 U.S.
Cell Ph: 669 130-9325 or view at #19
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HEALTH SERVICES
& SUPPLIES
CHIROPRACTOR American Licensed.
Don’t suffer pain any longer Call:
Dr. Steven Backman, D.C. at 916-75-00
for an appointment.
P
DRA. PATY ASCENCIO,
ADULT
DENTISTRY/GENERAL
&
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foreign community!. English Spoken.
Camarón Sábalo 1502-8, Sábalo
Country.
Next to Fish Market Rest.
Ph. 668-0548
http://www.patydds.com
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CENTRO DE IDIOMAS ESRAH, offers
Spanish and English. Group lessons
and private lessons.
Preparation TOEFL/IELTS, ALL LEVELS.
Business training.Contact us: 193-1249
Cel: 669 932-0931.
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
RECOGNIZED LEADER IN BOTH
PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
&
VACATION RENTAL services with 15
years experience in Mazatlán. Americanowner, Mexican-registered corporation.
Call Mazatlan rentals & Management
916-7794.
E-mail: mkpeters@mazinfo.com or visit
www.mazatlan-rentals.com
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PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
AND
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& Monthly Rentals. Fully-furnished and
well-maintained. Paraiso, Costa Bonita,
Quintas del Mar, Ocean Palms, El Cid
neighborhood, and many more.
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916-7794.
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Azteca Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .913-4425
Belmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-1112
Costa de Oro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-5344
Costa Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .988-0124
DeCima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 982-7311
Del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-1103
Don Pelayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .983-2221
El Rancho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .988-0099
Emporio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .983-4611
Fiesta Inn.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .989-0100
Hacienda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .982-7000
Hacienda Blue Bay . . . . . . . . . . .988-0954
The Palms Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-2222
Inn at Mazatlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .913-5354
Islas del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .913-0199
Jacarandas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 984-1177
La Casa Contenta . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-4976
La Siesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .981-2640
Las Flores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .913-5100
Los Arcos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .913-5066
Luna Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914-6299
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Playa Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983-8000
Playa Mazatlán . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989-0555
Plaza Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .982-3622
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Sands Las Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . 982-0000
Sea Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .988-0045
Stone Island Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . 981-9274
Suites del Real . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983-1955
Suites Los Girasoles . . . . . . . . . .913-5288
Crown Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988-0324
Solamar Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-6666
Torres Mazatlán . . . . . . . . . . . . . .989-8600
Villas at Estrella del Mar . . . . . . 982-3300
TOTALLY TAMI’S MARDI GRASS
Spring Fashion Show Los Zarapes,
11-2 p.m. March 5th. Lunch, dessert
bar, entertainment, bingo, door prizes,
raffle, many vendors, clothes, shoes,
jewelry, etc. Fund Raises for Rancho de
los Niños. Tickets available with Helga
988-0184; Cranda 988-0608; Kokopelli’s
669 441-6301; Tami 669 123-5155 & Los
Zarapes after 5 p.m.
02/15
YOUR CLASSIFIED AD COULD BE
HERE! Ask us how! Call at 913-0117 or
913-4411. Or just visit us in our office at
Camarón Sábalo Avenue #2601 Local
11, Sábalo Country, below Los Zarapes
Restaurante. Call us for information.
ON SALE
at
(while they last...)
open from
10:00 to 5:00
19 Years
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