Mazatlan Bids Travelers Bienvenido

06-04-2009

Suite Savings and Free Nights

 

MAZATLÁN, Mexico (June 4, 2009) – Mazatlán rolls out the grand welcome for travelers, offering savings on accommodations throughout the summer and beyond. Travelers can book now for steep discounts, as well as perks like free nights, complimentary upgrades and resort credits for dining, spa treatments, sightseeing cruises and entertainment. Sweetening the deal, unique hotel offerings spotlight the destination’s rich cultural offerings, with historic tours of Old Mazatlán, ecological excursions, authentic Mexican cuisine and more.

 

 “We are delighted to extend Mazatlán’s warm hospitality in welcoming travelers to our beautiful city,” says Carlos Berdegue, vice president, Mazatlán Hotel Association and Tourism Board.  “With its picturesque setting and deeply historic core, Mazatlán offers a vibrant destination immersed in authentic Mexican heritage. We invite visitors to discover all that our city has to offer while enjoying world-class accommodations at great value.”

 

Known as the ‘Pearl of the Pacific,’ Mazatlán is framed by golden-sand beaches that stretch for 16 miles along Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Travelers in this coastal city find options for any budget, from charming colonial villas and boutique hotels to new, high-rise luxury resorts.  Oceanfront accommodations offer breathtaking views of Pacific sunsets from private balconies, as well as gourmet restaurants, luxurious spas, golf and nightlife. The destination greets guests with a variety of deals and packages, including:

 

-- El Cid Resorts offers savings of 30 percent off summer rates at each of four premier resorts in Mazatlán, plus a complimentary upgrade to next available room category. Guests who book a minimum of three nights also receive a Resort Credit coupon book with $300 in savings throughout this coastal city on upscale dining, scenic city tours, boating excursions, spa services and more. As a treat for families, children 12 and under stay and eat free when accompanied by an adult. Visitors enjoy private beach access, signature dinning, free-form pools, water sports and more. El Cid’s Pronatours offer guided tours of the colorful historic district, Old Mazatlán, as well as excursions to nearby picturesque colonial villages located on nature preserves in the Sierra Madre foothills.  Rates start as low as $68 per night for stays booked before June 30, and are available for travel through December 20, 2009. Blackout dates may apply. For reservations and details, call toll-free 1-866-306-6113 or visit the El Cid Resorts website at http://www.elcid.com.

 

-- Travelers save 35 percent on seaside accommodations as part of the yearlong Stimulus Package at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay and Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán, available now through December 31, 2009. Families can also enjoy added value with Pueblo Bonito’s Kids Stay and Eat Free program, as well as the action-packed Kid’s Club at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay. Little ones enjoy fully supervised beach activities, sand sculpting contests, cooking lessons and authentic Mexican arts and crafts. The all-suite Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay and Pueblo Bonito Mazatlán offer luxurious accommodations with private balconies or terraces overlooking golden-sand beaches, as well as full-service restaurants, oceanfront pools, spa services, children’s activities and more. Visitors can book toll-free at 1-800-990-8250 or by visiting http://www.pueblobonito.com. Mention Stimulus Package at time of reservation.

 

-- At Hotel Playa Mazatlán, the Free Nights package invites travelers to stay three nights and get the fourth night free. The package starts at $309 total plus tax.  For more time on the shore, visitors can also opt for seven nights for the price of five, with the sixth and seventh nights free, starting at $519 total plus tax. Hotel Playa Mazatlán offers 408 guestrooms and suites nestled in a lush, tropical landscape along more than a quarter-mile of private beach. Accommodations feature garden or ocean views from private terraces. Located in Zona Dorada (Golden Zone), Mazatlán’s tourism hub, the hotel houses three open-air dining options, beachfront pool, fitness center and the new EduVentura Center – a three-wall climbing and zip line circuit, Temascal ancient steam bath and hands-on classroom activities. The Free Nights At Hotel Playa Mazatlán offer is valid for travel through June 30, and Aug. 17 through Oct. 31, 2009. To book, call toll-free 1-800-762 5816 or visit http://www.hotelplayamazatlan.com.

 

-- Stay three nights for the price of two at Las Flores Beach Resort in Mazatlán’s Golden Zone, where travelers stay two nights in a private, ocean view studio with kitchenette and get the third night free, now through Dec. 23, 2009. Rates start at $70 per night plus tax, based on double occupancy. Studio accommodations include two double beds, oversized bath, kitchenette with refrigerator and coffeemaker, as well as a private balcony overlooking the Pacific. The charming, family owned resort offers 119 rooms and suites, featuring two beachfront pools with waterfalls, spa and fitness center, restaurant, beach bar, wireless Internet and more. To take advantage of this offer, travelers can book now through Sept. 30, 2009. Call toll-free 1-800-452-0627 or visit http://www.lasflores.com.mx.

 

About Mazatlán

Mazatlán is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains. As Mexico’s second largest coastal city, Mazatlán has nearly 600,000 inhabitants. The city is divided into two main areas: Old Mazatlán and Zona Dorada or Golden Zone, with a seven-mile coastal road between the two.  Mazatlán has an international sport-fishing reputation. Sites of interest include: the Angela Peralta Theater, Archeological Museum, Republic Plaza, Ocean Museum, Botanic Garden, San Jose Chapel and the world’s second-tallest lighthouse. Transportation is available via the local “pulmonías” or four-person open-air vehicles that have become a symbol of the city. Visit Mazatlán on the World Wide Web at http://www.gomazatlan.com.

 

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