Native Trails MyTrails 2025 267 Sinaloa 8 Manufacture of a Pulmonía Taxi Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Accompany us on a visit in one of the small shops producing the socalled pulmonías, the little taxis that enrich the streetscape of Mazatlán by their diversity and colors all day round. The story goes that the drivers of the regular taxis out of envy warned their new competitors’ potential passengers that they would get pneumonia if they decided to take one of the open pulmonías. During the visit, you will see how the VW Beetles are rebuilt and modified to become truly original cars. The funny open air taxis can be seen only in the streets of Mazatlán. 9 Walk through the old center of Mazatlán Duration: 01:30 h · Level: Easy “Mazatlán” is a Náhuatl word and means “place of the deer.” The gold rush in California, immigrants from Germany, and numerous revolutions have left their mark on the important trade port on the Gulf of California. During your walk through the historic center, you will visit the Teatro Ángela Peralta and the picturesque Plazuela Machada; and to facilitate your orientation, you will never lose sight of “El Faro” on its mighty rock. 10 Walk to the lighthouse of Mazatlán Duration: 02:30 h · Level: Medium The walk to the lighthouse “El Faro” of Mazatlán is an exceptional experience. The lighthouse has one of the largest ranges of visibility and, at 152 m (499 ft.) above sea level, is second only to Gibraltar in altitude. Although a rather modest building itself, its position on a mighty rock – a former island now linked to the mainland by a dam – makes it outstanding in the world. The ascent is rewarded with a spectacular view all around – to the city at your feet and over the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. 1 Restaurant El Mesón del General Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$ Treat yourself to freshly caught seafood from the Pacific and Gulf of California at the El Mesón del General restaurant, founded in 1993 by Pablo Anaya. Whether in the airconditioned interior or the covered atrium of the colonial building in the center of El Fuerte, you will love the friendly staff and the Mexican ambience. Enjoy fresh crab cocktails, freshwater fish from the nearby El Sabino and El Mahone reservoirs, bacon-wrapped shrimps, lobsters, pulpos al ajillo or the delicious chiles rellenos de camarón - a true feast to top off with a home-made lemonade or Mexican beer. 2 Restaurant Mansión de los Orrantía Duration: 01:00 h · Price: $$ Located in the historic center of Fuerte, the restaurant Mansión de los Orrantía is set in a stately colonial building. It has a traditional, arcaded courtyard, where you can enjoy a wide variety of regional dishes in the open air. These include not only fajitas and tortillas, but also steaks and seafood. The local specialty, grilled lobster, you can enjoy in different variants. In addition, the two-storey building offers a beautiful view of the main square of El Fuerte. 3 Restaurant El Farallón Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$$ The traditional restaurant “El Farallón”, in the center of Los Mochis, has a modern design and good airconditioning, but it is the incredible variety of perfectly prepared fish and seafood specialties that draws the guests in. The menu includes a wide range of national and international dishes. The freshly caught seafood is trapped at the Gulf of California (the “Aquarium of the World” according to Jacques Cousteau) and masterfully transformed into delicious food, every day. Whether it is sushi, pulpo, prawns stuffed with cheese, unique cocteles with shrimp, clams and oysters, toritos de marlin or camarón, fish soup, salads with tuna and blue crab - they are always perfect.
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