Mazatlan

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a home along Mexico’s Pacific Coast only to have it erased by wealthy, Tequila-oriented tourists, take a few days and visit Mazatlan. Your dream could still be alive - at prices that will not break your recreation, retirement or investment budget.

In fact, the October 2008 issue of Travel & Leisure Magazine named Mazatlan one of its Top 25 Emerging Destinations. And, unlike many regions in North America, Mazatlan real estate continues to appreciate in value.

Mexico Alive, a company specializing in helping North Americans better understand the real estate purchase process, has crafted a three-night Discovery Weekend educational getaway that offers tour of a attractive property options, a taste Mexican culture, guided city tour, fiesta and fun in a no-pressure environment.

Reserve your place today on the Mazatlan Discovery Weekend, February 26-28. The cost of this mini-vacation to the “Pearl of the Pacific” is a terrific bargain - just $185 per person or $250 per couple. That price includes all food, lodging, and entertainment once you arrive in Mazatlan. This is not a hard-sell timeshare pitch. Discover what’s possible in new, golf-course and waterfront homes starting at $180,000.

Mazatlan is a compelling lure to Americans and Canadians because it is full of kind, welcoming Mexicans going about their daily lives. History, culture, and Mexican life are still the norm, rather than a constant, tourista-type agenda. There are popular clubs and restaurants and plenty of amenities, but the town is not solely dependent on the tourist trade.

What about the stories of kidnappings, roadside hijackings, crooked cops and the ever infamous bandidos? This is not the case in Mazatlan and small and mid-sized communities throughout Mexico where crime rates are similar to those in the same size communities back home. Most of the violence in Mexico is directly related to the drug cartels – some in the community of Culiacan, a few hours north of Mazatlan - and the authorities who are trying to eradicate them. Keep in mind that there is absolutely no pattern of any innocent U.S. citizens being randomly murdered in drug violence. Though much of the violence occurs in border towns, even Tijuana is much safer than the most dangerous cities in the United States. If you use common sense and don’t purposely place yourself in any danger, your stay will most likely be wonderful and without any incident.

If you are truly looking for a safer, less expensive, lower stress living alternative, your timing could not be better. Mazatlan is still under the radar, especially from a cost perspective. And, many of the town amenities, including its seven-mile beachfront drive, or malecon, recently have been refurbished. The city also features a 15-mile stretch of sun-splashed golden beaches, blue lagoons, palm trees, a perpetual summer and a remodeled airport with service to an increasing number of North American cities.

Once considered the Grand Dame of Pacific resorts during the late 19th century, Mazatlan took a backseat to the trendier vacation playgrounds that sprung along coast and to the drive-in communities near the California and Arizona borders. Mazatlan was a haunt of wealthy Europeans and Mexican aristocracy and a favorite oceanside hangout for celebrities like John Wayne, Gary Cooper, and John Huston.

The city is in the midst of a renaissance that is reawakening its prior splendor. Mazatlan’s Centro Historico, the Spanish colonial mansions - abandoned and all but forgotten after the city’s heyday - are now being restored. Stylish cafes, boutiques, up-scale restaurants, and hotels are opening up on seemingly every corner. In the evening, the festive flavor of Old Mexico mixes with the very modern, hopping nightlife of the many clubs and bars . . .

Take the time to see for yourself. The Mazatlan Discovery Weekend is a relaxing opportunity to experience the best that Mazatlan has to offer – with no strings attached. Mazatlan property has risen in value 10 percent a year in each of the past 10 years and prices continue to rise. At the all-inclusive price of just $185 per person or $250 per couple, this limited offer is simply too good to pass up!

Mexico Alive Discovery Weekend

At Mexico Alive's three-day Discovery Weekend, you will meet with leading experts like "Tom Kelly, author of "Cashing in on a Second Home in Mexico", who can answer all of the questions you have about real estate investment, purchasing with IRA funds, title insurance, loan providers, health care, taxes, and more.

SPACES ARE LIMITED!

(US) 1 866 978 8158 or
(CAN) 1 800 461 1037 or
visit: www.mexicoalive.com To Register ONLINE
Reserve your space today or e-mail us at mazatlan@getintomexico.com