Magic on the Malecon, Sunset Sunday from La Paz, Mexico

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Magic on the Malecon, Sunset Sunday from La Paz, Mexico

by Craig Zabransky on February 2, 2020 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

All visitors to La Paz, the capital city of Baja California Sur, take a seaside stroll along the malecon at some point. A morning jog? An afternoon cerveza crawl? For lunch or dinner? Or perhaps to head to the pier to board for an excursions to visit sea lions, whales sharks or Isla Espiritu Santo? […]

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Peace, Love and La Paz, Mexico; Ep 40

by Craig Zabransky on January 31, 2020 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

“La Paz” translates to peace, but peace and quiet is only part of the experience on a visit to this coast capital city on the sea of Cortez. Listen in and discover the liveliness of La Paz. Learn the what to do, what to eat, top travel tips, where to watch the sunset, and a […]

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Mexico Travel Journal: Puerto Vallarta Episode 3: Viejo Vallarta

by Craig Zabransky on March 24, 2017 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Films, Mexico Travel

Just like you need to get out of on the Bay of Banderas, another must do, and one of the best things to do in Puerto Vallarta is a stroll through Viejo Vallarta. A walk through the pedestrian only Malecon and the zona romantica with a sunset and cerveza on the playa de los muertos […]

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Sunset Sunday-The Mazatlán Carnaval Parade Halftime Sunset

by Craig Zabransky on February 17, 2013 in Sunset Sunday

Sunday’s spectacular Carnaval Parade in Mazatlán even provided the 400,000 who lined the malecón with a vibrant half time show – the sunset. All week during Mazatlán Carnaval the sunset impressed, and as much as I wanted to capture the themed floats along the malecón in the best (my favorite) hour of light it wasn’t in […]

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the Five – Photos of Mazatlan

by Craig Zabransky on September 26, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

Photographs can tell a story. I pieced together these five photographs to highlight a recent trip south of the border to Mazatlan, Mexico. Golden Zone – Playa Camarones Known as a beach destination, Mazatlan also has surf. One morning I woke up early to head down to Playa Camarones to catch a few waves. Located […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón

by Craig Zabransky on July 22, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

I reviewed the scheduled itinerary for Mazatlán and immediately looked at see where I’d be for sunset each night. I noticed most nights the sunset occurred over dinner (makes sense) but I also knew one of the restaurants. The dinner at el Shrimp Bucket would be located right on the malecón. I circled that evening. […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset with San Pascual Bailón, the Chef’s Saint, Puerto Vallarta

by Craig Zabransky on November 27, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

The International Gourmet Food Festival just concluded in Puerto Vallarta. Last year I attended the multi (chef) star studded event and tasted specialities not just from the chefs who call Puerto Vallarta home, but from others who visit and take over kitchens and menus at some of the region’s best restaurants. It’s widely discussed and […]

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The Cliff Divers of Mazatlán

by Craig Zabransky on November 12, 2010 in Destination

The van pulled over and we climbed out of the vehicle into a sea of friendly merchants. With tourists stopping by all day, the vendors set up and greet you with ‘buen precio and muy barato” (good prices and very cheap). Only after you navigate through the wood carvings, silver souvenirs, and the other assorted […]

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