Mazatlan, Mexico has gotten a reputation as a dangerous place to visit, but Americans and Canadians who live there or visit frequently say it's safer than back home.
Ak Bridger if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for your house? im thinking of buying a home or property in Mexico to retire and im doing research
Mazatlan is one of the finest places on earth. The people are happy, polite, welcoming, friendly and sweet. This describes everyone we met from bus drivers, market sellers, people on the street, you name it. In two weeks, we never saw a negative thing occur between anyone anywhere. If you are comfortable in your own skin, you will find this city as pleasing and excellent as any place you will ever go.
I spent several years writing about Mexican baseball and in 2010, my wife and I FINALLY took a trip to Mazatlán from our home near Seattle for ten days. While this video appears to be something you'd expect from a Chamber of Commerce, it's pretty much spot-on. We had a terrific time and never once felt close to being in any kind of danger while staying in Olas Altas.Bottom line: Don't be afraid to go to Mazatlan because you'll have the time of your life as long as you exercise a modicum of common sense. I can't speak highly enough of the Mexican people, who are as gracious and generous as they are friendly.
Thanks for this video! I lived & worked in Mazatlan for a few years and had great experiences. I get so tired of the debate with gringos in the USA who have never been to Mexico, yet they have a very solid opinion they have formed about Mexico. Their ignorance comes from the media, and from scare stories they have heard from their neighbor's cousin's wife's brother-in-law who went to Mexico in 1975 and had problems(no mention that the guy was a rude drunk). Fact: Mazatlan is a wonderful city!
I am not gringo.I am russian-american and i was in Mazatlan in 2005.Fantastic ,you can go any place,any time.I went inland for one hour.People when they new in front of them russian-Russo ,hospitality ,friendship,smile , free drinks.. I like Mazatlan very much.Thank you.
Mexico gets a bad rap from what happens in the border cities. Stay away from TJ and Juarez. Don't flash cash or act like a douche and you'll be fine. Treat their home with the same respect you'd treat your own and you'll be fine.
fck you both stupid ignorant people like you and the other guy that replied is what makes mexico a bad place i live in tj and theres crime like in the rest of the world but its not a violant city to live in and if you dont mexico then dont come out here so fck you both
Just come to jakarta Indonesia. A barbaric city. You got good cellphone, android or whatever like that, just be careful. That is why every people buy car in Jakarta because walking around bare foot in the city, ISNOT SAFE.
I recently moved to Mazatlan from Phoenix Arizona, where I lived for more than 35 years. I can say without a doubt that Mazatlan is safer that Phoenix Arizona, and the people here in Mazatlan are wonderful. They treat you like family. I have yet to learn how to speak spanish so I can hold a conversation, but I am practicing everyday. I am so glad I decided to live here in Paradise!!
Great video Jim! I grew up in Culiacan, that is where the big problem is. Mazatlan is one of my sentimental favorite places on earth and plan to live there some day. Growing up I went to Mazatlan once a year, loved it every time... for some reason the food there is excellent just about anywhere you eat.
Thank you so much! for posting this wonderful video! I was born in Mazatlan and race in Arizona and i've been going over since i was very little.. It gives me so much joy to see wonderful people like you guys that know and appreciate Our Beautiful Mazatlan! God Bless!
i was in Mazatlan for 1 week in late July. I really fell in love with this city. In my personal opinion I would rather to go to Mazatlan than Cancun. It is nicer, cheaper, and real Mexico.
What I love about many small places in Mexico is that everyone is like a big family and everyones trust worthy most of the time it’s such beautiful communities if u ask me
Mazatlan is a better place to visit than ever. Things in Mexico generally have calmed down. We love it here, feel totally safe and enjoy spending each winter here. The Mazatlecans are amazing people, warm and friendly. It is sad to see the impact the drop in tourism has had on them because of baseless fears.
1:23 is my favorite, that guy is soooo cool!!! Going back for a 4th winter and really love everything about Mazatlan!!! Viva Mexico!! Hasta pronto amigos y amigas! :)
Actually I made it completely on my own initiative after seeing how small business owners were suffering in Mazatlan due to the inaccurate perceptions by cruise operators that the city was dangerous.
32 years for winters and have never NOT felt safe. Once the kids reached 6/7, we started taking them with us. Once they reached 16, we turned them loose to explore on their own. Have made SO many friends here. Have gotten into conversations with federal marines and municipal police and have held their weapons even as I've shown them pics of my weapons.
By the way, the excellent song in this video is called Corrido Mazatlan, aka El Corrido de Mazatlan. Mazatlan has a very high literacy rate, probably a better income per capita than many US cities(when you factor in local economy, cost of living, etc.). I always encourage other non-Mexicans to visit Mazatlan. Exploring this town makes you more of a traveler than a tourist. Viva la tierra mazatleca! H.M., former univ. professor, Mazatlan
There are neighborhoods in the U.S that are a thousand times more dangerous than the whole city of Mazatlan, yet one or two crimes and the U.S media makes Mazatlan sound like something out of the movie Escape from New York
My family and I have been to Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Paris, Alaska and so on but I was ignoring Mexico because of the drug wars. So I book my wife and two babies a 7 day vacation package to Cancun and it was one of the best times I had when we were on vacation. The resort and the Mayan Ruins reminded me of Angkor Wat...amazing! If you’re there to have fun and not look for drugs or a whore, you’ll be safe.
the last time i was in mexico it was 2004 i was 15 years old i got to ride atv's deep threw the jungle i was in cancun.it was cool safe expierence mexico makes alot of money of tourism.they dont wanna ruin that
As a mexican citizen and RVer, I can tell you that banda music goes along wherever you visit, I personally hate it, but I must take it; Mariachis don´t represent me, and soccer sucks as anywhere in the world. But when it comes to safety, no place in Mexico is more dangerous than any place in USA. One thing is trafficking with drugs, but far more dangerous is to consume drugs. The only thing I like from USA is how they make RV´s. In fact I bought mine in Texas, and brough it to Mexico right away. My visa has expired, and I have no plans to renew it. I will eagerly donate my share so Trump will build that wall...
I visited Mazatlan for my first time this past February. Having heard all the stories I didnt know what to expect. I was pleasently surprised to say the least. The Mexican locals are friendly and I feel safer walking the streets there than I do in many Canadian cities I visit or even the medium size city in British Columbia where I live. Dont believe the hype ! Typical media makes a mountain out of a mole hill. Use common sense as you should anywhere and YOU WILL LOVE MAZATLAN !!!
I'm Mexican and I agree with everything they said in the video. This war on drugs is pretty much between the government and the cartels, if you don't belong to either then you're relatively safe. Also this violence is more prevalent in cities near the border with the US. Not only rich Americans feel safe in Mexico.
ALSO, WE LIVED IN INNER CITY CALGARY, WE ARE NOT STRANGERS TO CRIME, BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN STOLEN FROM BEFORE IN MY LIFE! ESPECIALLY A CHILD'S BACK PACK! COME ON!
Mazatlan? Nice and safe to relax. If you guys wana talk about violence try compton watts south central in los angeles california' haha. Mazatlan? Nah is a lil paradise in mexco
Mazatlan its a Beautiful place ...And Its safe...Maybe Th ppl that Had Bad experience ..where in a bad time and place..it happends All around the world...including U.S.A! I LIVE in California..And trust me I think its more dangerous here than maybe there.
The City and Port of Mazatlan have been overlooked for many retirees from USA and Canada is because: No. 1: The drug culture is from the State Of Sinaloa, where Mazatlan is located, along with many drug lords and traffickers are born in that shithole, the beaches are contaminated and the people are not friendly, No.2: The "banda" music and the performers are in common with the drug cartels culture and the songs called "corridos" glorify the drug lords and their violent behavior, all the youngest wants to be like them , after all, Mazatlan is a very dangerous place to live, drug gangs are roaming the streets and killing each other almost every day...do you want to live in a place like that?
banda music and "corridos" are not the same, at first. Listen "el gran orgullo de ser de Mazatlan" its a corrido and it doesn't talk about drugs at all.
WELL , FOR THE COMMENTES IN THIS VIDEO , MAZATLAN SEEMS TO BE MORE SAFE THAN LA , HERE I GOT ROBBED AT THE STAR BUCKS OF MY NEIGHBOR , THE LOCKERS BROKEN IN THE GYM AND PEOPLE BEAT UP IN DOWN TOWN, SPECIALLY LATE AT NIGHT, HELL IM GOING TO MAZATLAN!!
Sobre todo los argentinos que solo comen tallarines carne adado y dulce de leche que nl es nada origin pue se comen em Mexico y en todks los paises latinos
WE WERE ROBBED IN MAZATLAN! WILL NEVER GO BACK! VERY TRAUMATIC FOR MY FIVE YEAR OLD! SEE MY VIDEO ON HOW LITTLE PRONATOURS DID TO COMPENSATE US FOR THIS EVENT!
if I were a gringo I would move to any city in the state of Sinaloa, that's the most dangerous state in Mexico, home of some of the most dangerous drug cartels.
Hey Vince lighten up, take a valium, do whatever you have to do to improve your outlook. Your reference to "stinky hippie," says a lot about you. Are you employed by some agency trying to prevent US and Canadian money from flowing out of country? We fools who live here do promote Mazatlan, because we know how badly the idiotic comments like yours have hurt many decent hardworking Mazatlecos.
+louisfilms01 Some cities are dangerous (very as a matter of fact) but most countries have dangerous parts. You just have to know where to go and where not to go. Also, almost all of the dangerous cities in Mexico are along the border with the US, giving Mexico as a whole a bad reputation.
ALSO, WE LIVED IN INNER CITY CALGARY, WE ARE NOT STRANGERS TO CRIME, BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN STOLEN FROM BEFORE IN MY LIFE! ESPECIALLY A CHILD'S BACK PACK! COME ON!
we are buying a house there we love it so much
Ak Bridger if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for your house? im thinking of buying a home or property in Mexico to retire and im doing research
Mazatlan is one of the finest places on earth. The people are happy, polite, welcoming, friendly and sweet. This describes everyone we met from bus drivers, market sellers, people on the street, you name it. In two weeks, we never saw a negative thing occur between anyone anywhere. If you are comfortable in your own skin, you will find this city as pleasing and excellent as any place you will ever go.
I spent several years writing about Mexican baseball and in 2010, my wife and I FINALLY took a trip to Mazatlán from our home near Seattle for ten days. While this video appears to be something you'd expect from a Chamber of Commerce, it's pretty much spot-on. We had a terrific time and never once felt close to being in any kind of danger while staying in Olas Altas.Bottom line: Don't be afraid to go to Mazatlan because you'll have the time of your life as long as you exercise a modicum of common sense. I can't speak highly enough of the Mexican people, who are as gracious and generous as they are friendly.
Thanks for this video! I lived & worked in Mazatlan for a few years and had great experiences. I get so tired of the debate with gringos in the USA who have never been to Mexico, yet they have a very solid opinion they have formed about Mexico. Their ignorance comes from the media, and from scare stories they have heard from their neighbor's cousin's wife's brother-in-law who went to Mexico in 1975 and had problems(no mention that the guy was a rude drunk). Fact: Mazatlan is a wonderful city!
I am not gringo.I am russian-american and i was in Mazatlan in 2005.Fantastic ,you can go any place,any time.I went inland for one hour.People when they new in front of them
russian-Russo ,hospitality ,friendship,smile , free drinks..
I like Mazatlan very much.Thank you.
Mexico gets a bad rap from what happens in the border cities. Stay away from TJ and Juarez. Don't flash cash or act like a douche and you'll be fine. Treat their home with the same respect you'd treat your own and you'll be fine.
jp Killings you're absolutely right. .
fck you both stupid ignorant people like you and the other guy that replied is what makes mexico a bad place i live in tj and theres crime like in the rest of the world but its not a violant city to live in and if you dont mexico then dont come out here so fck you both
Just come to jakarta Indonesia. A barbaric city. You got good cellphone, android or whatever like that, just be careful. That is why every people buy car in Jakarta because walking around bare foot in the city, ISNOT SAFE.
I dont know if u make this, or someone else do it, but... THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR DOING THIS!!!! thanks a lot! and God bless you.
I recently moved to Mazatlan from Phoenix Arizona, where I lived for more than 35 years. I can say without a doubt that Mazatlan is safer that Phoenix Arizona, and the people here in Mazatlan are wonderful. They treat you like family. I have yet to learn how to speak spanish so I can hold a conversation, but I am practicing everyday. I am so glad I decided to live here in Paradise!!
Great video Jim! I grew up in Culiacan, that is where the big problem is. Mazatlan is one of my sentimental favorite places on earth and plan to live there some day. Growing up I went to Mazatlan once a year, loved it every time... for some reason the food there is excellent just about anywhere you eat.
thank you very much guys for this video ! you are always welcome to Mazatlan !
Thank you so much! for posting this wonderful video! I was born in Mazatlan and race in Arizona and i've been going over since i was very little.. It gives me so much joy to see wonderful people like you guys that know and appreciate Our Beautiful Mazatlan! God Bless!
very welcome to my country
Love Mazatlan! I've been going there for 29 years and have never had a single issue. Dallas is another story.
It's funny how she said we got rub in San Francisco but not here in Mazatlan thanks for sharing and WELCOME TO MAZATLAN MI CASA SU CASA AMIGOS.
Que Video tan Padre !!! SUPER VIDEO !
I loved the pics at Mercado, the unknown Bands are excellent !
I will share this video !
Great job Guys !
i was in mazatlan in 1996 and i love it. beautiful place friendly people good hospitality .
Thanks neighbors are thanked most sincerely for so love this land like as us. Always know, that here are welcome and respected. God bless you.
This is so true, we love it here, we have lived in Mexico 3 years, and we feel quite safe in Mazatlan.
i was in Mazatlan for 1 week in late July. I really fell in love with this city. In my personal opinion I would rather to go to Mazatlan than Cancun. It is nicer, cheaper, and real Mexico.
What I love about many small places in Mexico is that everyone is like a big family and everyones trust worthy most of the time it’s such beautiful communities if u ask me
Excellent job, guys! Thanks!
México is beautiful!! Love it and Will retire there, no doubt
Mazatlan is a nice city been there many times. Beautiful girls and the food is amazing.
In Chicago IL the violence is incredible but US news doesn't do reports on it or the gang problems from Los Angeles California.
True that!
Gracias por sus comentarios positivos.
Absolutely beautiful beach city.. I love it
+tracy aguilar and the water?
buen video jim :D
Yes. I loved it. Want to go back soon!
Mazatlan is a better place to visit than ever. Things in Mexico generally have calmed down. We love it here, feel totally safe and enjoy spending each winter here. The Mazatlecans are amazing people, warm and friendly. It is sad to see the impact the drop in tourism has had on them because of baseless fears.
1:23 is my favorite, that guy is soooo cool!!! Going back for a 4th winter and really love everything about Mazatlan!!! Viva Mexico!! Hasta pronto amigos y amigas! :)
This video is brought to you by the Mazatlan Tourism and Visitor Authority. Please enjoy.
Actually I made it completely on my own initiative after seeing how small business owners were suffering in Mazatlan due to the inaccurate perceptions by cruise operators that the city was dangerous.
32 years for winters and have never NOT felt safe. Once the kids reached 6/7, we started taking them with us. Once they reached 16, we turned them loose to explore on their own. Have made SO many friends here. Have gotten into conversations with federal marines and municipal police and have held their weapons even as I've shown them pics of my weapons.
my parents are from mazatlan i freaking love that place!!!
Been There in 1999, Had a Great time!!!!
By the way, the excellent song in this video is called Corrido Mazatlan, aka El Corrido de Mazatlan.
Mazatlan has a very high literacy rate, probably a better income per capita than many US cities(when you factor in local economy, cost of living, etc.). I always encourage other non-Mexicans to visit Mazatlan. Exploring this town makes you more of a traveler than a tourist.
Viva la tierra mazatleca!
H.M., former univ. professor, Mazatlan
Cant wait to go back to Mazatlan! Mazatlan Ay mi mazatlan perlita divina....
There are neighborhoods in the U.S that are a thousand times more dangerous than the whole city of Mazatlan, yet one or two crimes and the U.S media makes Mazatlan sound like something out of the movie Escape from New York
Appears a fine place for family vacation or retirement!
me encanta Mazatlan!!! :) haha love the hippie girl :)
Check out minute 3:28, that kid is dancing hahahaha was it prepared? i dont think so...excellent video.
My family and I have been to Kuala Lumpur, Rome, Paris, Alaska and so on but I was ignoring Mexico because of the drug wars. So I book my wife and two babies a 7 day vacation package to Cancun and it was one of the best times I had when we were on vacation. The resort and the Mayan Ruins reminded me of Angkor Wat...amazing! If you’re there to have fun and not look for drugs or a whore, you’ll be safe.
the last time i was in mexico it was 2004 i was 15 years old i got to ride atv's deep threw the jungle i was in cancun.it was cool safe expierence mexico makes alot of money of tourism.they dont wanna ruin that
Yes Cesar Milan was raised in Mazatlan but born in Culiacan. Im sure Mazatlan is special to him.
I do not agreed when he said " you are PERFECTEDLY safe"....no place is PERFECTEDLY safe.....
La verdadera cara de mi Mazatlan! well done!
My fream one day ill visit
Lol it's so weird how they pronounce Mazatlan
Rsls101 actually cesar millan was born in los mochis sinaloa thank you.
As a mexican citizen and RVer, I can tell you that banda music goes along wherever you visit, I personally hate it, but I must take it; Mariachis don´t represent me, and soccer sucks as anywhere in the world. But when it comes to safety, no place in Mexico is more dangerous than any place in USA. One thing is trafficking with drugs, but far more dangerous is to consume drugs. The only thing I like from USA is how they make RV´s. In fact I bought mine in Texas, and brough it to Mexico right away. My visa has expired, and I have no plans to renew it. I will eagerly donate my share so Trump will build that wall...
Arturo García spoken like a man that likes his status quo' Dios lo bendiga señor.
You don't like Banda, Mariachis, so how about Narcos Corridos ?
this is beatiful place !
Wait! That ain't safe! You see that old boy jumping off that cliff?! Whew, that ain't safe.
snoop dog mexicano.. en el 1:52
mazatlan is beautiful i love mazatlan
I love me some Mazatlan!
I visited Mazatlan for my first time this past February. Having heard all the stories I didnt know what to expect. I was pleasently surprised to say the least. The Mexican locals are friendly and I feel safer walking the streets there than I do in many Canadian cities I visit or even the medium size city in British Columbia where I live. Dont believe the hype ! Typical media makes a mountain out of a mole hill. Use common sense as you should anywhere and YOU WILL LOVE MAZATLAN !!!
I'm Mexican and I agree with everything they said in the video. This war on drugs is pretty much between the government and the cartels, if you don't belong to either then you're relatively safe. Also this violence is more prevalent in cities near the border with the US.
Not only rich Americans feel safe in Mexico.
mazatlan is the best
Mazatlán #1😍
when has that ever happed in mazatlan? go to acapulco and thats not safe 4 tourest but mazatlan is a diffrent story
2:47... I miss Arre Lulu =/
Welcome To México!!!!!
It's true. If you are involved then it's safe.
ALSO, WE LIVED IN INNER CITY CALGARY, WE ARE NOT STRANGERS TO CRIME, BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN STOLEN FROM BEFORE IN MY LIFE! ESPECIALLY A CHILD'S BACK PACK! COME ON!
I love mexico and I will retire there
The only safe place is England/Great Britain/English countryside.My Wife is Mexican!
these people look like ideal victims.
As long you don't get into the cartels business you are FINE.
complices al rescate con Belinda no con Daniela Lujan
Mazatlan? Nice and safe to relax. If you guys wana talk about violence try compton watts south central in los angeles california' haha. Mazatlan? Nah is a lil paradise in mexco
Mazatlan its a Beautiful place ...And Its safe...Maybe Th ppl that Had Bad experience ..where in a bad time and place..it happends All around the world...including U.S.A!
I LIVE in California..And trust me I think its more dangerous here than maybe there.
What!!! U feel safe there ? I don't think so..
mazatlan Sinaloa al 100
Id say anything just to get paid
Vince At least the shit is on the outside of my boots.
The City and Port of Mazatlan have been overlooked for many retirees from USA and Canada is because: No. 1: The drug culture is from the State Of Sinaloa, where Mazatlan is located, along with many drug lords and traffickers are born in that shithole, the beaches are contaminated and the people are not friendly, No.2: The "banda" music and the performers are in common with the drug cartels culture and the songs called "corridos" glorify the drug lords and their violent behavior, all the youngest wants to be like them , after all, Mazatlan is a very dangerous place to live, drug gangs are roaming the streets and killing each other almost every day...do you want to live in a place like that?
totally lied, is that you said.
I've been living here almost Fourthy years. living free and happy no complaints. 😎😉
NikkkitoNippongo lol Have you ever been there? what a fucking joke you are...go there, live there, then comment you big 'opiniated' person :)
banda music and "corridos" are not the same, at first. Listen "el gran orgullo de ser de Mazatlan" its a corrido and it doesn't talk about drugs at all.
elkoritanexicano No o es city it's puerto
WELL , FOR THE COMMENTES IN THIS VIDEO , MAZATLAN SEEMS TO BE MORE SAFE THAN LA , HERE I GOT ROBBED AT THE STAR BUCKS OF MY NEIGHBOR , THE LOCKERS BROKEN IN THE GYM AND PEOPLE BEAT UP IN DOWN TOWN, SPECIALLY LATE AT NIGHT, HELL IM GOING TO MAZATLAN!!
Sobre todo los argentinos que solo comen tallarines carne adado y dulce de leche que nl es nada origin pue se comen em Mexico y en todks los paises latinos
i prefer safer destinations like russia...good vodka and bad women...
ARE THERE WOMEN IN MEXICO ?
America is not save why they always say is mexico save, like they come from paradise..
that rastA girl is smoking
WE WERE ROBBED IN MAZATLAN! WILL NEVER GO BACK! VERY TRAUMATIC FOR MY FIVE YEAR OLD! SEE MY VIDEO ON HOW LITTLE PRONATOURS DID TO COMPENSATE US FOR THIS EVENT!
I want to know why Mexicans are flocking to enter USA if Mexico is so cheap to live and has a wonderful climate?
Those guys are right they dont do anything to you only if ur in it
Music by hardworking and unidentified band hahahahahahahhaahhahahahahahahahahah
if I were a gringo I would move to any city in the state of Sinaloa, that's the most dangerous state in Mexico, home of some of the most dangerous drug cartels.
Hey Vince lighten up, take a valium, do whatever you have to do to improve your outlook. Your reference to "stinky hippie," says a lot about you. Are you employed by some agency trying to prevent US and Canadian money from flowing out of country? We fools who live here do promote Mazatlan, because we know how badly the idiotic comments like yours have hurt many decent hardworking Mazatlecos.
This is a bunch of BS. If you value your safety stay out of mexico
That's nonsense. There are some cities in Mexico that are far safer than anywhere in the USA and than many places world wide.
+louisfilms01 Some cities are dangerous (very as a matter of fact) but most countries have dangerous parts. You just have to know where to go and where not to go. Also, almost all of the dangerous cities in Mexico are along the border with the US, giving Mexico as a whole a bad reputation.
thomascrump1 for me don't even fuckend come never !
ALSO, WE LIVED IN INNER CITY CALGARY, WE ARE NOT STRANGERS TO CRIME, BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN STOLEN FROM BEFORE IN MY LIFE! ESPECIALLY A CHILD'S BACK PACK! COME ON!