This was a pleasant surprise.
Initially I planned on staying about 90 miles south of Mazatlan. That was, until I met up by chance with Juan and Mark as I just began to ride the Espinazo de Diablo, right where the split was for the cuota and the libre.
They were both staying in Mazatlan at a previously reserved room near the beach and malecon. Once I met up with them and upon arriving in Mazatlan, we stopped for a couple of beers at a biker bar on the malecon to watch the sunset. I decided then that I would have to stay in Mazatlan as it was now dark and there was no way I wanted to ride another 90 miles south for some room I had not yet seen or reserved.
Mark had phone service (I do not - only wifi when available) and looked up cheap motels. There was one that was more inland, away from the beach and malecon. I assumed that for $30/600 pesos I was going to get the worst considering that this is Mazatlan and typically rooms cost more.
I was surprised to find out that this room was located in Mazatlan’s historic, old town zocalo. Every street in this historic area contained buildings lit up from the sidewalks. Along with the cobblestone streets, these lit up buildings and the lack of cars parked down the narrow side streets, this place had a certain maintained beauty.
I got my room at “Posada 53” on Calle Roosevelt.
I pulled my bike inside and was given the only room that was attached to the garage. Typically not a desirable room but considering how heavy my bags are and the chore of unloading and loading these bags, this room was ideal. Plus I could just step out of my room and know my bike was parked right there.
I walked to the old town center, the zocalo, and checked it out. It was beautiful but very touristy, with what seemed like many retired Americans. Overall, this stay was great.
A little fuzzy but just to illustrate the proximity of my bike to my room. Bike is just outside my room door.
