Thread: Anyone been to Matzatlan??

Originally Posted by Blizzard

Jim, I forgot to mention the huge shopping oportuinity at PV...

Right across the street from the dock is both a Walmart and a Sam's club

Oh, yes! Now THAT is huge!

Prime opportunity for some of those authentic souveniours, and local crafts!

I wonder if they haggle at the checkout stand?

Has anyone done Randi's Horses in Matzatlan?? I here this is very good but wondered if someone had actually done this.

Just read where Chud has done this.........next time you are on Chud I need to talk to you about this......

Jim, I've never done it but wished I had from all the great reports I've heard. Randi, I understand is from just north of where I live, actually from the town DH works in. BTW If you want to do any shopping, Mazatlan is the best place on your itinerary to do it. They have the best selection and the best prices and you can beat them down pretty good. If you go to the Golden Zone (either on a ships tour or taxi) all the shops are in the same area. Most of the ships tours will take you there.

Don't know what we will do but need to start looking...........it is closer than we think.......you know, I've never been on a horse......and live in Oklahoma

You'll like it there, especially the Golden Zone. It's one of the oldest towns in Mexico. If you get downtown or on the outskirts of town you'll see all the poverty. It's a very poor area. If you don't want to be around that, stay in the zone or go on an excursion. We used to go there on landbased vacations and have just been cruising there as of late.

chud how far is the golden zone from where the ship will dock? Walking distance or do you need a taxi??

Thanks

Originally Posted by isujim

chud how far is the golden zone from where the ship will dock? Walking distance or do you need a taxi??

Thanks

Jim

The Golden Zone is a cab ride away. About $12 one way.
It is where many of the time shares are located.

Jim, stick with the Eco taxi's, or a pulmonia (sp) that's a little open air taxi, sort of reminds me of those VW Things. There will be taxi's at the port but you can come back in whatever. Make you you agree on the price before you get in