September 17, 2008
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If there’s one place that you are sure to fall in love with, it simply has to be Mazatlán, and since so many visitors fall in love with the place Grupo Mayan Resorts has extended their services to this beautiful and interesting area.
Mazatlan stretches some fifteen continuous miles all along a segment of land which continues southward approaching the Pacific Ocean. The Grupo Mayan Resorts lies a mere forty-five minutes from the heart of Mazatlan. In effect Mazatlan marks the origin of tropics for Mexico.
People flock to Mazatlan as with its many palm trees and its perpetual summer time weather it has been becoming a refuge for those who wish to escape the harsh winter cold. Many of these happy people are from Grupo Mayan Resorts and know fully well how to appreciate the beauty displayed in Mazatlán.
The name Mazatlan literally means The lands of the deer translated from the ancient Nahuatls language. The inviting sandy beach extends for a sweeping 10 miles. It is no wonder that Grupo Mayan Resorts hosts more than a million visitors to Mazatlan per year.
While many of the vacationers frolic upon the white sandy beach the guests from Grupo Mayan Resorts make their way on a small side excursion to what the locals call the old town. This old Mexican style town is located at the very tip of Mexico’s peninsula. While life here is carried out as it was many years ago in the old Mexican style. Here the guests from the Grupo Mayan Resorts can find outdoor markets, hundred-year-old churches, and a variety of scattered plazas from which to escape the blistering heat.
A short distance away you will find Zona Dorada or in English the hotel zone. Here you can discover some excellent dining facilities as well as an abundance of entertainment. The dress as with other areas of entertainment such as the Grupo Mayan Resorts remains causal for most affairs however you are cautioned that in the evenings you just m,ay require a light jacket.
September 12, 2008
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Acapulco shopping compliments of Grupo MayanResort
No one and I mean No one could take a vacation or trip to Mexico and not purchase an abundance of presents for everyone at home from the mailman to your wife’s Aunt Matilda. Grupo MayanResort can gladly direct you to the best locations for any sort of product you may be searching for.
Although many people are amazed by the beauty and activity which abounds in Acapulco there are even more that are flabbergasted at the outdoor markets and the deals that can be struck with these local business people. If nothing else you could request a tour involving the market centers around Grupo MayanResort.
Depending upon where you plan to complete your souvenir shopping and just how well your negotiate skills happen to be you may just return to your home upon completion of you vacation with several different bags of Mexican treasures. Some of Mexico’s best arts and craft items are created here so it makes good sense to pick some up for your friends at home. Although all of these fine craft items are not made in the immediate area Grupo MayanResort supports the venders of the surrounding area also.
Prices may be somewhat elevated as compared to purchasing your items at the source however considering the location with all the tourist guest at Grupo MayanResort the market prices are not rally that bad.
A particularly good place to purchase those Mexican souvenirs is Fermin. Throughout Mexico you cannot find a greater selection of high quality souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, authentic Mexican sombreros and t-shirts at such bargain prices without the hassle of actually having to haggle with the venders.
Many of the market squares are well within walking distance thus your trip back to Grupo MayanResort is quick and effortless. There are a vast number of souvenir shops setup between the market square and Grupo MayanResort. So many shops in fact that you could conceivably shop as you walk back. Just keep in mind that you will not get the best deals that you would by purchasing from Fermin.
The Artisans Mall is an open-air type mall where you can locate some inexpensive craft type items while strolling through their many aisles. Now this is one spot where you will find yourself having to bargain with the venders in an effort to obtain the best possible prices. You may have to use the services of a taxi as the artisans mall is a considerable walk from Grupo MayanResort.