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New Year’s Eve revellers walking the Malecón were greeted by newly planted and illuminated palm trees lining the 13 kilometer boardwalk and spectacular fireworks displays as the city welcomed the Year 2015.
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Friday, January 2, 2015
Palm Trees on the Malecón
by Maureen
Dietrich
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New Year’s Eve revellers walking the Malecón were greeted by newly planted and illuminated palm trees lining the 13 kilometer boardwalk and spectacular fireworks displays as the city welcomed the Year 2015.
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New Year’s Eve revellers walking the Malecón were greeted by newly planted and illuminated palm trees lining the 13 kilometer boardwalk and spectacular fireworks displays as the city welcomed the Year 2015.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Paving of Stone Island Road Begins
Inhabitants of Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) next year will finally have a decent highway connecting the ejido with the airport road.
The inauguration of its construction was held yesterday in the presence of Mazatlán Mayor Carlos Felton, municipal authorities and residents of the Isla.
Fourteen million pesos of federal government funds will be invested the highway, the first stage of which will be four kilometers of asphalt seven meters wide. When completed, it will be a 10 minute commute from the airport road to the town of Stone Island.
President of the Ejido de la Isla de la Piedra, Juan Carlos Soriano Peraza, told media at the inauguration that for years they have seldom collaborated with passed municipal governments but they are ready to work with the Felton administration. As proof, he said, they donated 5,000 palm trees to the municipality recently.
Said Mayor Felton, “with this highway, the municipality intends to push the development of the Isla and the Amaitlán project,” a project he described as an attractive and sustainable ecotourism resort on an international level.
(from Noroeste)
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Hospice Mazatlán Announces 8th Annual Golf Tournament
The largest and most prestigious amateur golf tournament in Mazatlán was announced today by Gordon Wainwright, Hospice Mazatlán Board Member and Chairman of its Annual Golf Tournament.
As in the past, the 8th annual golf tournament will be held at the Estrella del Mar golf course. This is the same golf course where the Latinoamérica Professional Golf Association held its golf tournament last month.
This year the Hospice Mazatlán golf tournament will accept 144 golfers for a day of competition and fun. Participants do not have to be star players, as the form of tournament play will be four person teams, “no handicap,” “best ball” and “scramble.” About 30 volunteers will be available to ensure the participants have a day of fun, while supporting one of Mazatlán’s worthy charities.
The tee time for the golf tournament is set for January 10, 2015, with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entrance fee is 1,500 pesos per golfer, the same as last year.
Special prizes will await the golfers on various holes around the golf course, including a “hole in one” prize on each of the golf course’s 3-par holes. One such prize is a new Volkswagen automobile.
Holders of winning raffle numbers will find a host of gifts, such as a Weber grill, Golf Gift Basket, and many more.
Before starting their day of golf the participants will be served a buffet breakfast and when they finish their round a Bar-B-Que lunch provided by Mazatlán’s famous restaurateur Diego Becerra, owner and operator of El Presidio and the adjacent and newly opened Companía Minera will be waiting for them.
Prizes and trophies will be presented following the luncheon.
The entrance fee includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, buffet breakfast, prizes, raffles, and Bar-B-Que luncheon. Sign up early to guarantee your day of fun.
For additional information or to register for the tournament, please contact one of the following volunteers:
Gordon Wainwright – Phone: 913-3683 or Email: gwainwright@aol.com
Jack Sieber – Phone: 985-2346 or Email: jack.sieber@yahoo.com
Dave Croly – Phone: 982-5472 or Email: dcroly2424@gmail.com
Terry Topf – Phone: 176-6364 or Email: terryt204@gmail.com
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Mayor Felton’s 2015 Wish List
Mazatlán’s mayor, Carlos Felton González, told reporters yesterday that next year he plans on making Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) into a colonial town.
The mayor said, “We want the Isla de la Piedra to become kind of a colonial town so there is not a noticeable demarcation between the town and the sustainable Amaitlán project currently under construction.” He added that he wanted people to go to Stone Island not just for the beaches, but to visit the town, as well.
He pointed out the project would include rehabilitating the roads, building a wastewater treatment plant and remodeling and painting the facades of the town’s structures.
He said the Stone Island project is one of 20 he has planned for 2015.
Also included in his 2015 plans is the reconstruction of the palapas damaged and destroyed during Hurricane Norbert.
The mayor also told reporters he is looking for investors that would be interested in installing a cable car to Mazatlán’s lighthouse, El Faro.
(from El Debate)
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Estrella Del Mar to Expand its Facilities
The infrastructure changes also include revamping the entrance to the project.
In February of this year it was announced that the President of Grupo Pinsa, José Eduvigildo Carranza Beltrán, and owner of one of the major tuna fleets in México, became one of four major investors in the Estrella del Mar Golf and Beach Resort last year.
At that time Carranza Beltrán said there were plans to improve the resort, which, he noted, required more infrastructure. Yesterday he announced the improvements to be made at the resort.
A new hotel will be constructed on the site with a large salon or meeting room to host large conventions and meetings. The infrastructure changes also include revamping the entrance to the project to enhance the appeal and improve the safety. In February Carranza Beltrán mentioned the road to the resort, which has been destroyed in sections and where cattle roam unattended, represent a danger for drivers.
He said that with a first class infrastructure Estrella del Mar will become the mecca of golf. The Latino America Professional Golf Association golf tournament is currently underway at the resort. The field includes 144 golfers from 20 countries. This is the first time the Latino America tour has taken place in Sinaloa and it is scheduled to return in 2015 and 2016.
(from El Debate)
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
UPDATE: Pangas Return to Stone Island
Yesterday Mazatlán’s newspaper Noroeste reported that the panga owners had renewed their permits and transportation to Stone Island had returned. Today both El Sol de Mazatlán and El Debate reported that although the pangas have resumed their ferry service to Stone Island the permits have not been renewed.
On Monday Gustavo Gómez Rangel, Captain of the Port of Mazatlán, said “Since Friday I have asked them (panga owners) to bring the insurance policy so they could work and to renew their permits by today, but so far that has not happened and if they do not I will definitely suspend activities.”
The Harbor Master added, “They put me between a rock and a hard place; they leave me defenseless because I’m here to enforce the law and they seem to not do anything, but what if something happens?”
Gómez Rangel said he had he received calls from Governor Mario López Valdez, and Mayor Carlos Felton asking that the service not be suspended, but added, “they should also make a call to boaters to legalize their operations and comply with the law.”
No date was set for the suspension of the pangas operations.
(from El Debate and El Sol de Mazatlán)
Monday, September 1, 2014
Road from Airport to Stone Island Finally Funded
Federal Deputy Martín Heredia Lizárraga told ejidatarios of Stone Island that 15 million pesos has been granted to pave the severely deteriorated road from Mazatlán´s airport to the town of Stone Island.
Heredia Lizárraga, secretary of the Budget Committee, said the work would be put up for bids on September 2 and is expected to begin the same month.
During various municipal administrations, Stone Island residents have been promised the road would be paved but it has deteriorated to the point of being dangerous.
(from Noroeste)
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Stone Island Boarding Dock Closed by Port Captain
Service could resume by Monday if owners comply with permit regulations.
The Stone Island boarding dock for pangas crossing the inlet from the island to the mainland and back was closed yesterday by Mazatlán’s Port Captain suspending transportation of people and merchandise until further notice.
Port Captain Gustavo Gómez Rangel said the 12 panga owners operating from the dock had not renewed their permits which were now five months in arrears. The service could resume by Monday, he said, if owners comply with permit regulations.
Passengers waiting to return to Stone Island waited in vain.
He told reporters the Secretary of Communication and Transport had given extensions for payment from March this year on the promise from panga owners to present documentation as soon as possible and to avoid interruption of service for Stone Island residents and visitors.
However, a month ago there was an accident on one of the boats that was not reported to the Port Captain. Since the owner did not have accident insurance, he asked the passengers to pay for the damage to the boat and reported the incident to the Ministerio Público.
(Without insurance) pangas do not have permission to transport tourists or others, said Gómez Rangel. It is not permitted, he reiterated, adding the extension was given so as not to affect their work or the people of Stone Island. As to the accident, instead of notifying the Port Authority they contacted the Ministerio Público.
Among the most important requisites for a panga permit to carry passengers are a third person insurance liability policy, a maritime security permit and the payment of 1,200 pesos.
The suspension of service from the boarding dock forced residents returning to the island to take a taxi or pulmonia to the La Puntilla dock beside the ferry dock where pangas transport visitors and residents to the Stone Island beach area.
(from Noroeste)
Friday, August 29, 2014
Sub-Sec of Tourism Minimizes Damage on Stone Island
Sinaloa sub-secretary of Tourism and Lety Restaurant owner discussed aid for Stone Island cleanup yesterday.
Following an inspection visit to the beaches of Stone Island yesterday Rafael Lizárraga Favela, Sinaloa sub-secretary of tourism, minimized damages caused by the high tide and waves earlier this week from Hurricane Marie.
He told media the area suffered minor damage to palapas and restaurants on the popular tourist beach and did not categorize it as a catastrophe for tourism trade on the island.
However, he did agree assistance was needed. In that regard, Lizárraga Favela said tourism is a priority for both the State and municipal governments and they would research how to assist restaurant owners using programs available to the Secretary of Tourism and municipality.
Speaking to owners of property damaged by the six meter waves, the sub-secretary commented they have to attend to those whose property was damaged. But above all, they must strengthen the semi-virgin, non-urban beaches visited regularly by both national and foreign tourists.
The most immediate necessity is clean-up, for which municipal registrar Osuna Valdez will enlist the help of the municipality´s public works department to remove the debris.
Felipe Martínez, owner of the popular “Lety´s Restaurant” on the island told Lizárraga Favela the owners did not want a handout. Rather, he said, they would like help with a credit line to repair and reconstruct. The sub-secretary advised he would meet with Stone Island proprietors after the visit of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto to the port next week.
Lifeguards on Stone Island beaches warned it was still unsafe to swim in the water where logs, branches and other debris continue to float towards shore.
(from Noroeste)
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
High Waves from Hurricane Marie Hit Stone Island
Waves broke tree branches, swept chairs out to sea and left debris strewn in restaurant areas.
Waves six to seven meters high provoked by Hurricane Marie hit Stone Island with full force late Monday night and early Tuesday morning damaging 27 beachside restaurants and three hotels.
The intensity of the waves had employees rushing to carry chairs, tables and small palapas to high ground but what was left behind was totally or partially destroyed when incoming water swept over the sand, through the restaurants and onto the road behind the beach.
Cecilia Ayala of Carmalita’s Restaurant, said the waves broke tree branches, swept chairs out to sea and left debris strewn in restaurant areas.
Some of the damaged palapas will cost 150,000 pesos to repair, others 7,000 or 8,000 pesos.
Some of the damaged palapas will cost 150,000 pesos to repair, others 7,000 or 8,000 pesos. Owners have asked the Sinaloa Secretary of Tourism or other government agencies to help with the clean-up and expense.
Any profit realized from summer tourists this year will have to be invested in new structures and they are starting from zero, said a Restaurante Pili employee as he gathered debris from the restaurant floor.
High breaking waves also damaged restaurants and palapas on the beach along Av. Del Mar, including one palapa that disappeared after being hit by a wall of waves. All beaches in Mazatlán were closed beginning Monday and will not open until further notice.
The port remains closed until further notice for vessels under 500 tons.
(from Noroeste)
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Stone Island Project Back on Track
Following a closed door meeting yesterday attended by Mazatlán Mayor, Carlos Felton, other city officials, the governors of the states of Nayarit, Durango and Sinaloa, and representatives of the multi-use project started several years ago on La Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) called Isla Amaitlán, the mayor said that construction of 38 bungalows and two hotels would be later this month.
The mayor said that although the project had been stymied for the past three years, it is back on track, noting that the first phase of the project, the botanical gardens, is completed and open to visitors.
He said, “It is amazing what has been done there. I do not know why it (the project) was detained for several years, but now everything is ready to move forward. It will provide new and better attractions for Mazatlán.”
The Isla Amaitlán project is situated on 2,500 hectares (6,177 acres), 60 percent of which will be green areas. The designer of the project, Brazilian architect Jamie Lerner, says it will be the first ecotourism city in the world.
(from El Debate)
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Beached Whale on Stone Island Rescued
A spokesperson from Onca Explorations said the whale was a sardine whale.
At about 2:30 pm on Wednesday a whale beached itself on Stone Island. Onlookers were surprised to see the whale thrashing about in the shallow waters. Within minutes the whale was surrounded by beach goers, life guards, and fishermen.
While some people attempted to keep the whale from being washed closer to the shore, others attempted to keep the whale covered with water. Many who were spending their day at the beach took pictures and touched the whale to feel its skin.
Life guards called the Municipal Civil Protection who took charge of the rescue efforts. After about an hour and a half the whale was returned to the ocean, as elements of the Navy towed the whale, estimated to be about 10 meters (33 feet), out to sea.
A spokesperson from Onca Explorations said the whale was a sardine whale, the second most common whale found off the coast of Mazatlán.
(from Noroeste)
Friday, March 28, 2014
Amaitlán Second Phase to Begin Soon
Amaitlán in Stone Island is being marketed as the first sustainable tourism city in the world.
Amaitlán in Stone Island is being marketed as the first sustainable tourism city in the world. The developer says they are now ready to begin with the development and construction phase of commercial areas, golf courses and the first resort hotel.
This second phase will begin after the final work on the botanical garden, which is situated on 2.5 hectares of land. Víctor Sánchez Sariñana with the development company Real Korian said the botanical garden is scheduled to open to the public within a few days without an entrance fee, at least for a few months.
Regarding the first resort hotel, Víctor Sánchez said Real Korian is in negotiations with U.S. investors. He did not disclose the parties with whom they are negotiating or the amount of investment, but he said he hoped that construction would begin this year.
Víctor Sánchez said 850 hectares will be allocated to the most extensive urban park in the world. By way of comparison, he said, “Central Park (New York) has 300 hectares and the Amaitlán will comprise 850 acres, for which we will have to plant millions of plants.”
The Real Korian spokesman said Amaitlán in Stone Island was created by urban planner Jaime Lerner with the first phase of the project begun in 2011 and includes a plan for 25 years. According to the original design Amaitlán will use recycled water, solar and mixed energy, 100 percent garbage recycling, provide transportation by electric cars, wagons, horses and water, among other measures to care for the environment.
(from Noroeste)
Friday, March 7, 2014
Paintball “Gotcha” Tournament Comes to Stone Island
With the participation of 15 States and the Distrito Federal, for the first time in history a national “Gotcha” paintball tournament will be held in Mazatlán on Stone Island March 15 and 16.
Liesser Rodríguez Sandoval, coordinator of the event, said a total of 600 competitors divided into 16 teams will take part in the tournament to be played out on the island´s beaches and among the mangroves. He told media he has coordinated with representatives from the army, navy and municipal sports department to ensure a quality, family recreational event.
Competitors will be divided into two armies with six different missions. The army completing the most missions will be declared winners.
(from Noroeste)
Liesser Rodríguez Sandoval, coordinator of the event, said a total of 600 competitors divided into 16 teams will take part in the tournament to be played out on the island´s beaches and among the mangroves. He told media he has coordinated with representatives from the army, navy and municipal sports department to ensure a quality, family recreational event.
Competitors will be divided into two armies with six different missions. The army completing the most missions will be declared winners.
(from Noroeste)
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Pacific Pearl
coastalliving.com
Watching the waves from the terrace of El Shrimp Bucket, sipping locally brewed Pacifico between swallows of spicy seviche, you can easily picture the postwar years, the first peak of Mazatlán tourism. Early visitors such as John Wayne and Robert Mitchum came to sportfish, and to party in hotels along Olas Altas beach. The crowds that followed, from the 1960s on, lodged at resorts that sprang up along the miles of sand to the north. But recent years have seen a revival of the town's historic center, with restored buildings housing new restaurants and boutique hotels
This makes Mazatlán a sort of tourism time capsule, offering travelers a range of styles from retro-modern to elegant-traditional to beach shack-funky. It's also a working port, the largest between Los Angeles and the Panama Canal, with some 400,000 inhabitants and genuine Mexican character. Its location―just below the Tropic of Cancer, on the mainland across from the tip of Baja California―ensures balmy weather and bountiful waters. The fleet of fishing boats ensures delicious seafood, especially shrimp. Overshadowed by trendier spots in coastal Mexico, Mazatlán has maintained a quirky appeal all its own.
Start with the town's signature transport, the overgrown golf carts known as pulmonías (pneumonias) for their open sides and breezy rides. Perfect for sightseeing, these zippy taxis suit Mazatlán's relaxed, tropical spirit. They're ideal for motoring from Old Mazatlán to the touristy Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) along a shore-hugging drive dotted with monuments, among them frolicking dolphins, sea nymphs, a heroic fisherman, even a life-size bronze pulmonía. On the seemingly endless strand, sunbathers loll and vendors roam, peddling cold drinks, clothing, jewelry, baskets, henna tattoos, and more. Parasailors take off like kites, pulled aloft by speedboats. And every Sunday evening, the Hotel Playa Mazatlán puts on a whiz-bang show of Mexican-style fireworks, pinwheeling and blazing from the beach.
"No other port in Mexico has this view," declares Conchita Boccard from the patio of Casa Lucila, the small, luxurious hotel the Mazatlán native and her American-born husband, Chris, opened last year. The vista extends from the rugged hills around the historic center, to the distant conga line of hotel towers, to nearby islands that suggest painted backdrops floating in the Pacific.
And no other city in coastal Mexico can claim such a concentration of historic architecture in a pedestrian-friendly core of narrow streets and shady squares. Crumbling facades still outnumber refurbished ones. Even so, it's hard to imagine the beautifully restored Angela Peralta Theater as it was two decades ago, unroofed by a hurricane, a tree growing through the stage. In the adjacent art school, you may glimpse students sculpting or playing marimbas. Steps away lies the parklike Plazuela Machado, an intimate square fringed with restaurant terraces where diners enjoy the evening breeze.
Old Mazatlán's interior courtyards serve as outdoor living rooms, furnished with flowers and fountains. Visitors can soak up serenity over breakfast at the Hotel Melville or Casa de Leyendas (a romantic B&B with very helpful American owners); lunch at Mariscos Bahia, a decades-old favorite for savory seafood; and dinner at Topolo, where watermelon-red walls set off flavorful dishes amusingly billed as "contemporary Prehispanic cuisine."
They also can make the steep hike to Mazatlán's landmark lighthouse―at 515 feet above sea level, said to be the second highest after Gibraltar's―in about an hour, round-trip. Or ride the elevator to the Hotel Freeman's rooftop bar, by Olas Altas beach, for a panorama that stretches from el centro to the port to freighters at sea. You can see it all on a boat tour that stops for lunch at one of the beachfront, thatched-roof restaurants on Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island).
Like the cruise to Stone Island, the diversions of the Golden Zone are worth sampling―La Costa Marinera, for example, a temple to seafood with a version of classic albondigas soup that replaces meatballs with zesty spheres of diced shrimp. And the deep-sea fishing remains superb. But the city also ranks high for performing arts and other cultural activities, notably Mexico's largest Carnival celebration. Its time-tripping styles and fun-loving ways make Mazatlán well worth discovering.
A classic Mexican resort town, Mazatlán preserves its old-world charm.
Shelley Metcalf
"The beauty of this island is the ocean, the peacefulness, the way you can be yourself without any doubts or regrets." -Joseph Arreola
This makes Mazatlán a sort of tourism time capsule, offering travelers a range of styles from retro-modern to elegant-traditional to beach shack-funky. It's also a working port, the largest between Los Angeles and the Panama Canal, with some 400,000 inhabitants and genuine Mexican character. Its location―just below the Tropic of Cancer, on the mainland across from the tip of Baja California―ensures balmy weather and bountiful waters. The fleet of fishing boats ensures delicious seafood, especially shrimp. Overshadowed by trendier spots in coastal Mexico, Mazatlán has maintained a quirky appeal all its own.
Start with the town's signature transport, the overgrown golf carts known as pulmonías (pneumonias) for their open sides and breezy rides. Perfect for sightseeing, these zippy taxis suit Mazatlán's relaxed, tropical spirit. They're ideal for motoring from Old Mazatlán to the touristy Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) along a shore-hugging drive dotted with monuments, among them frolicking dolphins, sea nymphs, a heroic fisherman, even a life-size bronze pulmonía. On the seemingly endless strand, sunbathers loll and vendors roam, peddling cold drinks, clothing, jewelry, baskets, henna tattoos, and more. Parasailors take off like kites, pulled aloft by speedboats. And every Sunday evening, the Hotel Playa Mazatlán puts on a whiz-bang show of Mexican-style fireworks, pinwheeling and blazing from the beach.
"No other port in Mexico has this view," declares Conchita Boccard from the patio of Casa Lucila, the small, luxurious hotel the Mazatlán native and her American-born husband, Chris, opened last year. The vista extends from the rugged hills around the historic center, to the distant conga line of hotel towers, to nearby islands that suggest painted backdrops floating in the Pacific.
And no other city in coastal Mexico can claim such a concentration of historic architecture in a pedestrian-friendly core of narrow streets and shady squares. Crumbling facades still outnumber refurbished ones. Even so, it's hard to imagine the beautifully restored Angela Peralta Theater as it was two decades ago, unroofed by a hurricane, a tree growing through the stage. In the adjacent art school, you may glimpse students sculpting or playing marimbas. Steps away lies the parklike Plazuela Machado, an intimate square fringed with restaurant terraces where diners enjoy the evening breeze.
Old Mazatlán's interior courtyards serve as outdoor living rooms, furnished with flowers and fountains. Visitors can soak up serenity over breakfast at the Hotel Melville or Casa de Leyendas (a romantic B&B with very helpful American owners); lunch at Mariscos Bahia, a decades-old favorite for savory seafood; and dinner at Topolo, where watermelon-red walls set off flavorful dishes amusingly billed as "contemporary Prehispanic cuisine."
They also can make the steep hike to Mazatlán's landmark lighthouse―at 515 feet above sea level, said to be the second highest after Gibraltar's―in about an hour, round-trip. Or ride the elevator to the Hotel Freeman's rooftop bar, by Olas Altas beach, for a panorama that stretches from el centro to the port to freighters at sea. You can see it all on a boat tour that stops for lunch at one of the beachfront, thatched-roof restaurants on Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island).
Like the cruise to Stone Island, the diversions of the Golden Zone are worth sampling―La Costa Marinera, for example, a temple to seafood with a version of classic albondigas soup that replaces meatballs with zesty spheres of diced shrimp. And the deep-sea fishing remains superb. But the city also ranks high for performing arts and other cultural activities, notably Mexico's largest Carnival celebration. Its time-tripping styles and fun-loving ways make Mazatlán well worth discovering.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Treasure Hunt in the Footsteps of the Pirates of Mazatlan
Mazatlan, Mexico (PRWEB) December 16, 2013
The real Treasure Hunt
Mazatlan has an impressive history. In the 16th century it was a major port for Spanish galleons. Gold and silver from the nearby Sierra Madre Mountains were loaded onto ships. This attracted some of the notorious pirates, including Sir Francis Drake. The pirates used this natural harbor as hiding place from which they attacked the treasure-laden galleons that sailed Mexico’s western coast. They buried parts of their loot on the islands of Mazatlan.
Travel Secret Mexico will start a treasure hunt on Deer Island in January 2014. Adventure Travelers from all over the world are invited to join an expert team for the ongoing expeditions. Metal detectors, keyhole cameras and 3D mapping will be used for the search. This extensive archaeological, geological and ecological research involves three scientists with a background in marine biology, oceanography and cartography. The treasure hunters are not going to dig holes or do anything destructive to the environment, because Deer Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The organized Treasure Hunt
This format is for children and their mothers who cannot physically work on the search sites on the islands.
Their Treasure Hunt starts with a series of cryptic clues and involves travel across the city and region. They will discover the breath-taking landscapes, unspoiled coastline, rich culture and long history of this beautiful country, experience its safety and serenity and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Mazatlan.
All events will be filmed for broadcast at a later date. Regular updates will also be provided via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
The virtual Treasure Hunt
People worldwide can follow the real Treasure Hunt and provide input for the action teams. This interactive format combined with the TV shows provides participants with an exciting new experience. We call this format Edutrainment – The fusion of Education, Training and Entertainment.
Media Contact:
Herbert J. Kellner, Executive Producer
E-Mail: info(at)travelsecretsmexico(dot)com
Phone: 760-930-0157 (US Cell Phone)
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Treasure Hunt in the Footsteps of the Pirates of Mazatlán
mazmessenger.com
Mazatlan, Mexico, December 12, 2013:
Travel Secrets Mexico, the Documentary TV Series on FamilyNet Television, announces a Special Edition of the TV Show where treasure hunters search the islands of Mazatlán for long forgotten and hidden pirate bounty.
The historical background for the hunt begins in the 16th century when Mazatlán was a major port for Spanish galleons. Gold and silver from the nearby Sierra Madre Mountains were loaded onto ships. This attracted some of the more notorious pirates, including Sir Francis Drake. The pirates used this natural harbor as a hiding place from which they attacked the treasure-laden galleons that sailed Mexico¹s western coast. They buried parts of their loot on the islands of Mazatlán.
The documentary is divided into three separate treasure hunts:
The Real Treasure Hunt
Travel Secret Mexico will start a treasure hunt on Deer Island in January 2014. Adventure Travelers from all over the world are invited to join an expert team for the ongoing expeditions. Metal detectors, keyhole cameras and 3D mapping will be used for the search. This extensive archaeological, geological and ecological research involves three scientists with a background in marine biology, oceanography and cartography. The treasure hunters are not going to dig holes or do anything destructive to the environment, because Deer Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Organized Treasure Hunt
This format is for children and their mothers who cannot physically work on the search sites on the islands.
Their Treasure Hunt starts with a series of cryptic clues and involves travel across the city and region. They will discover the breath-taking landscapes, unspoiled coastline, rich culture and long history of this beautiful country, experience its safety and serenity and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Mazatlán.
The Virtual Treasure Hunt
People worldwide can follow the real Treasure Hunt and provide input for the action teams. This interactive format combined with the TV shows provides participants with an exciting new experience. We call this format “Edutrainment,” the fusion of Education, Training and Entertainment.
All events will be filmed for broadcast at a later date. Regular updates will also be provided via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
For more information, contact:
Herbert J. Kellner, Executive Producer
E-Mail: info@travelsecretsmexico.com
Phone: 760-930-0157
Travel Secrets Mexico, the Documentary TV Series on FamilyNet Television, announces a Special Edition of the TV Show where treasure hunters search the islands of Mazatlán for long forgotten and hidden pirate bounty.
The historical background for the hunt begins in the 16th century when Mazatlán was a major port for Spanish galleons. Gold and silver from the nearby Sierra Madre Mountains were loaded onto ships. This attracted some of the more notorious pirates, including Sir Francis Drake. The pirates used this natural harbor as a hiding place from which they attacked the treasure-laden galleons that sailed Mexico¹s western coast. They buried parts of their loot on the islands of Mazatlán.
The documentary is divided into three separate treasure hunts:
The Real Treasure Hunt
Travel Secret Mexico will start a treasure hunt on Deer Island in January 2014. Adventure Travelers from all over the world are invited to join an expert team for the ongoing expeditions. Metal detectors, keyhole cameras and 3D mapping will be used for the search. This extensive archaeological, geological and ecological research involves three scientists with a background in marine biology, oceanography and cartography. The treasure hunters are not going to dig holes or do anything destructive to the environment, because Deer Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Organized Treasure Hunt
This format is for children and their mothers who cannot physically work on the search sites on the islands.
Their Treasure Hunt starts with a series of cryptic clues and involves travel across the city and region. They will discover the breath-taking landscapes, unspoiled coastline, rich culture and long history of this beautiful country, experience its safety and serenity and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Mazatlán.
The Virtual Treasure Hunt
People worldwide can follow the real Treasure Hunt and provide input for the action teams. This interactive format combined with the TV shows provides participants with an exciting new experience. We call this format “Edutrainment,” the fusion of Education, Training and Entertainment.
All events will be filmed for broadcast at a later date. Regular updates will also be provided via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
For more information, contact:
Herbert J. Kellner, Executive Producer
E-Mail: info@travelsecretsmexico.com
Phone: 760-930-0157
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