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to play a couple of games on our iPads. Where are the iPad’s my husband asked? In the excitement of getting to Mazatlan and meeting some friends I was quite sure that we had left them in the cab. We were staying at Playa Escondida. The next morning we were up bright and early talking with Letty, who runs the office. We didn’t have the cabbies name but did have time of arrival and who was on duty at that time of day. Around noon of that day a cabbie showed up at our condo with 2 Apple iPads in a black case that some one had left in his cab. Letty the office girl told him that the owner of the iPads was out by the pool. We were sitting by the pool telling our friends our sob story and they were giving us their support because most of them felt we would never see them again. The cabbie came out to the pool and some one had painted my husband out to him. So he came over and asked my husband if this bag was his? Tears of joy and disbelief were on, many of our faces. My husband said yes and with that at least a dozen of our friends stood up and started clapping for his honesty. But the best is yet to come. My husband took
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Mazatlán Life....................................................................03Welcome to Mazatlan.......................................03Tourist Information......................................08Tide Chart.....................................................................................09
Restaurant Guide........................11-14Mazatlán Map 16-17Org. & Donations........................................18Classifieds 22
MAKE ME AN OFFER by Lesley Martinson“Do you find it hard to fully relax while taking vacations in strange places? Why not take a vacation in a place that is YOURS? Why not a second home?”
HEALTH CARE COSTSby Dr. Steven Backman
-THE AHH OF MAZATLÁN by C. MichaelsCan you Guess where this is?
-KIDS CORNER by Alexis LapierreMy stay en Mazatlan
THE LOVE DOCTORS by Michael & Phillis Giammatteo
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09-COOKING IN MEXICO by Christine Yerbic“Meat loaf” Muscles Schoals Prize winnig Recipe
-A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE by C.Michael
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THE WORKING RETIREE IN MEXICOby Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney
-FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT REPORTS—FBAR TRAPS-MAILING STUFF FROM ABROAD -TAX TRAPS FOR THE UNWARY by Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney
RESTART BANK TRUST DEBATE, URGE REALTIORSby Mexico News Daily
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Dear Editor,
This happened to us a couple of years ago. We had just arrived in Mazatlan from Iowa and were anxious to get to,
our condo and get unpacked. We did all of above and then decided to turn in early. Cleaned up and ready for bed, we decided
STRANGER IN PARADISE by Mazatlán Jack“Dichos”
WELCOME TO
Thursday April 14: Es medIAnoche, Midnight. Delfos Danza Contemporánea kicks-off the José Limon dance festival with their new and completely different show choreographed by Mexico City's Marcela Sánchez Mota and Octavio Zeivy. “…It’s midnight [variety night]…a show where the magic of the night happens when souls are bared and where bodies of the performers live through a voice that is not yours…” Delfos always surprises and delights, but Midnight has stretched the dancers in a totally unique direction. No spoiler alerts here, but much of the music and dialogue in this humorous and thought-provoking performance is in English. 8 p.m., $150-$300 APT
Saturday April 16: José Miguel Rivera's Two Concerts. Join the talented pianist for these two wonderful concerts. José has invited cellist Elizabeth Lopez Mejia to accompany him and they will feature music from Faure, Chopin, Bach, Schumann and Brahms. 3 p.m., $150. For the second concert
at 5 p.m., José has invited an experienced vocalist Juan Colin to join him, also $150. Reservations online recommended, http://mazact.com ER
Sunday April 24: Gala Folkórica: Hundreds of dancers perform the traditional colourful and energetic dances of Mexico. 6 p.m., $150-$200 APT
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José Limon Dance Festival, Gala Folklórica, West Side Music, Piano Concerts, ArtWalk(The Angela Peralta Theatre [APT] is located on Carnaval in Centro; the box office is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. Weekend box office hours vary, call 982 4446. El Recreo Community Centre[ER]is located on Constitución #209. Stay current and connected by visiting MazatlanLife.com often.)
Friday April 8: ArtWalk. This is a free self-guided tour through streets of Centro and a terrific way to meet artists and see their studios. Over 40 artists happily display paintings, prints, photographs, tableaus, jewellery and all things creative. There's never any pressure to buy, just enjoy, meet and greet. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday April 10: Encuentro de Academias: all the dance schools in Mazatlan come together to bring you an exciting, varied evening of: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, folklorico, all types of dance to celebrate the talents of Mazatlan. 8 p.m., $80 - 150. APT
Thursday April 14: West Side Music - Vivaldi, Márquez, Bernstein - a fundraiser for Orfanatorio Mazatlan and it takes place at the orphanage - Camerata Mazatlan directed by Percival Alvarez, has created a program of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Mexican composer Arturo Márquez's Danzón No. 6 and Bernstein's West Side Story. Invited singers are: baritone José Adán Pérez, Susana Zabaleta, Roberto "Betuco" Arballo, Mexican/Italian soprano, Filippa Giordano, Violeta Dávalos and Héctor Ortiz. Tickets are $500 and are available at: Héctor's Bistro, Deco, office of Gloria López Gavito and the box office of the Angela Peralta Theatre.
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the cabbie back to our room and gave him $150.00 American dollars for his reward. My husband told the cabbie he could take his wife out for supper and the cabbie still in shock from his reward money said Oh yes many, many, many times. Just wanted to let you know that there are honest people yet and WE LOVE it in MAZATLAN. Joyce Hughes, 311 Orchard DrMarshalltown, Iowa. 50158
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WELCOME TOWelcome to Mazatlán, the Pearl of
the Pacific, where the average temperature hovers around
82°F/28°C, the sun shines every day, and outdoors is the place to be. The activities this city has to offer will appeal to everyone. Here in the Sea of Cortéz, Mazatlán’s coastline beckons you to stroll along its numerous beaches, or its 10 kms of Malecón—seawall, or to hike to El Faro—lighthouse, the first highest natural lighthouse in the world.Beaches – All beaches in México are federal property up to high tide lines, and thus, public. Most of our beaches have lifeguards for your protection and warning flags that indicate by their color the condition of the water. Swimmers should know:BEACH SPORTS—try them all: para sail, kayak, boogie board, sail on a catamaran, jet ski, banana boat, shore fish, swim, body surf, play beach volleyball...or laze the day away under a palapa. Do as much or as little as you want. In the area of the Golden Zone: Playa Sábalos: Sábalo beach is on the north side of Valentino’s nightclub (castle like structure). Playa Gaviotas extends from Hotel Playa Mazatlán to El Cid Mega Resort. In the area of the Hotel Zone, you will see three islands rising offshore. Las Tres Islas: Wolf, Deer and Bird islands. Deer Island (center) has a small beach with great tide pools for snorkeling and can be accessed by boat cruises or catamaran.Isla de la Piedra – Stone Island is located at the southern end of the city and is actually a
península, but is easily accessible by taking a water taxi from the harbor This is a laid-back destination where you can walk, horse ride, or rent an ATV to explore the miles of undeveloped beaches, or hang out in one of the several open-air restaurants.Olas Altas means high waves.Located in Centro Histórico Old Town, Olas Altas is the starting point for the Malecón, the city’s seaside walkway and continues for 10 kms, up to Valentino’s. Shops, galleries and restaurants offer art, silver, souvenirs and great food.Playa Los Pinos: Between the Marine House and Fisherman’s Monument. Local fishermen sell their daily catches here in the
early morning or late afternoon.Playa Norte: North of Playa Los
Pinos, Playa Norte is a popular site to watch locals play beach
baseball and soccer.Playa Marlin: Along Avenida del Mar. Fresh seafood is served at beach side restaurants.Punta Camarón: The rocky point next to Valentino’s is a favorite with experienced
surfers who love this area’s biggest crashing waves.
North Beaches: Playa Bruja and Punta Cerritos—take any of the
buses marked “Cerritos” and you will find these more isolated beaches. Popular with surfers, it is also a great area for relaxing with good open-air restaurants serving delicious seafood.
SIGHTSEEING —Mazatlán is proud of its rich history, as evidenced by the many monuments throughout the city that have become landmarks to us all. The Fisherman’s
Monument is the most prominent, located on Avenida del Mar and Gutiérrez Nájera. The Sinaloan Family, looking towards the
future, is located near Valentino’s and was a gift to the city from our famous artist, Antonio López Sáenz, at the turn of the century.El Centro – Downtown is the original Mazatlán where you will see neo-classical architecture and the European influence of this port’s early settlers. Take a Sábalo Centro (green) bus that travels from the north of the city, to downtown. Visit the Cathedral, Central Market and Plaza Revolución.Centro Histórico –Old Town—Walk a little further south and west of Plaza Revolución and you will find Plazuela Machado and the Ángela Peralta Theater in Centro Histórico, the restored historic center of the city which now extends to many streets with new shops and restaurants. If you continue walking west, toward the sea, you will come to the seaside area known as Olas Altas, Mazatlán’s original tourist zone. Here you can visit the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Art and art galleries. If you are here on the first
Friday of the month between November and May, enjoy The Art Walk where you can tour the studios of local artists. Further along
Olas Altas, you can watch clavadistas—cliff divers, diving from the rocks, into tidal pools.
ACTIVITIESShop the Golden Zone: Handicrafts, silver jewelry, leather clothes, huarache sandals, handmade gold and silver jewelry, Mexican zarapes, hand-painted pottery, talavera flatware, fine wood sculptures, Mexican blankets and so much more are available in the shops of the Golden Zone.Restaurants & Nightclubs: Enjoy a different restaurant every night from local, succulent seafood to hot & spicy Mexican plates, to international fine dining. And the nightlife never ends. Happening clubs for those who like to party long and late, and romantic dance floors for easy listening and dancing. They’re all here. Sport Fishing: The local waters are teeming with Swordfish, Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna and Dorado. Farther north is the best fresh water bass fishing in México.
BEACH FLAGSBeach flags are important and should be adhered to, as they explain how dangerous the waters could be. Remember this safe tip:
Red Flag: Indicates a high hazard from swimming and/or currents.
Gree Flag: Indicates a low hazard with calm conditions. Still exercise caution.
Yellow Flag: Indicates a medium hazard from moderate swimming.
White Flag: Indicates the presence of jellyfish. Extremely caution.
Mazatlán Ricardo Nierman sculpture, “La Gaviota” in front of
Valentino’s
Thursday April 14: Es medIAnoche, Midnight. Delfos Danza Contemporánea kicks-off the José Limon dance festival with their new and completely different show choreographed by Mexico City's Marcela Sánchez Mota and Octavio Zeivy. “…It’s midnight [variety night]…a show where the magic of the night happens when souls are bared and where bodies of the performers live through a voice that is not yours…” Delfos always surprises and delights, but Midnight has stretched the dancers in a totally unique direction. No spoiler alerts here, but much of the music and dialogue in this humorous and thought-provoking performance is in English. 8 p.m., $150-$300 APT
Saturday April 16: José Miguel Rivera's Two Concerts. Join the talented pianist for these two wonderful concerts. José has invited cellist Elizabeth Lopez Mejia to accompany him and they will feature music from Faure, Chopin, Bach, Schumann and Brahms. 3 p.m., $150. For the second concert
at 5 p.m., José has invited an experienced vocalist Juan Colin to join him, also $150. Reservations online recommended, http://mazact.com ER
Sunday April 24: Gala Folkórica: Hundreds of dancers perform the traditional colourful and energetic dances of Mexico. 6 p.m., $150-$200 APT
Arts & Entertainment Calendar All amounts are in pesos
Syndicated from MazatlanLife.com, © Copyright 2016 MazatlanLife.com. All rights reserved. Printed with permission.
http://mazatlanlife.com
José Limon Dance Festival, Gala Folklórica, West Side Music, Piano Concerts, ArtWalk(The Angela Peralta Theatre [APT] is located on Carnaval in Centro; the box office is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. Weekend box office hours vary, call 982 4446. El Recreo Community Centre[ER]is located on Constitución #209. Stay current and connected by visiting MazatlanLife.com often.)
Friday April 8: ArtWalk. This is a free self-guided tour through streets of Centro and a terrific way to meet artists and see their studios. Over 40 artists happily display paintings, prints, photographs, tableaus, jewellery and all things creative. There's never any pressure to buy, just enjoy, meet and greet. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday April 10: Encuentro de Academias: all the dance schools in Mazatlan come together to bring you an exciting, varied evening of: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, folklorico, all types of dance to celebrate the talents of Mazatlan. 8 p.m., $80 - 150. APT
Thursday April 14: West Side Music - Vivaldi, Márquez, Bernstein - a fundraiser for Orfanatorio Mazatlan and it takes place at the orphanage - Camerata Mazatlan directed by Percival Alvarez, has created a program of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Mexican composer Arturo Márquez's Danzón No. 6 and Bernstein's West Side Story. Invited singers are: baritone José Adán Pérez, Susana Zabaleta, Roberto "Betuco" Arballo, Mexican/Italian soprano, Filippa Giordano, Violeta Dávalos and Héctor Ortiz. Tickets are $500 and are available at: Héctor's Bistro, Deco, office of Gloria López Gavito and the box office of the Angela Peralta Theatre.
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Do you find it hard to fully relax while taking vacations in strange places? Why not take a vacation in a place that is YOURS? Why not a second home?
There’s nothing better than that feeling of comfort you get from sleeping in your own bed at night.
You can get that same feeling and still go on vacation by purchasing a second home / vacation home. Even packing is simplified since nearly everything you need is already at your vacation home, including a toothbrush!Perhaps you are looking for that perfect weekend getaway, or a place where you plan to retire. You have compromised with previous homes, but now you have achieved a certain level of success and you have worked hard to get there.This time... No compromises! This time you are looking for the perfect dream home.!!!!
Mazatlan offers so many options and price ranges for your vacation home needs, maybe you will rent to subsidize the cost, maybe it is all yours..either way this is WHERE and this is the TIME to buy!If you are new to foreign purchasing and need to understand the costs and legalities, please get in touch with your favorite realtor (hope it is us)or a notary and get all the facts before you enter a contract. Knowledge is power and makes for few regrets!
MARKET:Sales are slower than in the past with many contributing factors and we are still leaning to the buyers market…if you can buy -do not hesitate this wont last forever!If you are selling , be realisitic in your pricing, savvy buyers with good agents do their homework and know the current values, there is no need to spin your wheels if you are serious. Price it right, market it right and get it sold! it doesn’t take a genius to understand that the market is driven by supply and demand. We had an over supply of luxury condos these past years keeping the prices down and at times pushing them further into the abyss. I had very high hopes for the next few years to absorb our supply/raising prices and having a great old
time selling and buying with flair! Well…look.. now it seems we have more SUPPLY ..yes indeed more building, more competition, what happens now? We are back on the hamster wheel of over supply. The good news is the newer projects are at a reasonable price point and may not be competing directly with the luxury seaside condos from the “boom”. The bad news is any buyer taken from the “used” marketplace hurts.
Another Great product:Lots/Land/Freestanding HomesTIP: Although not for everyone, a home or lot that is not controlled by a like kind property (your next door neighbors identical condo)can be an excellent investment in any area.
Having a unique property allows you to demand a higher non comparable price point.
No longer at the “dump and run” whim of a desperate seller nearby, this is the best type of product for long term holdings. Suitable for the more seasoned investor and generally a more hands on approach to care, the payoff can be worth the effort if you have the wherewithal.If not -.stick to the tried and true, turn key condos with detail taken care of for you , less stress and more time to enjoy!
Currency :Big topic these days it seems. I am getting quite a kick out of the facebook comments!As a realtor I am requested to price certain properties in certain currencies. They may be CDN, USD or Pesos. Personally pesos would be much easier for everything..but that is not my call shot. We at Canamerican WILL and Do facilitate a PESO purchase at current rates and terms agreeable with seller and buyer.The end result is always up to the customer and client as agreed.Cheers.
Dear Editor,
I am writing this letter to you to inform my Fellow RV’ers about the mismanagement and stealing that goes on by the Punta Cerritos RV park. I was given permission in April 2015 by Mr. Mayo Aguirre the park manager to purchase lot improvements and take over an annual lease on a specific lot in the park. In September I was informed by the park owner Mr. Daniel Aramburo that because I was three days late with my rent check that I couldn’t have my lot. It was late because he wasn’t around until that day to sign for the delivery and the check sat in his box for 2 weeks. I told Daniel to either cash the check and give me that lot or don’t cash the check. Well he cashed the check so I wrongly assumed we had resolved this. When I got down to the park I was told that there was no room for me and that I did not have my site. In fact Daniel Aramburo had let Mr. Thompson tear down my improvements, steal my lot and build palapas on the site. When I asked why this happened I was told by Kip, co-owner of Roy’s restaurant and Mr. Thompson’s friend, that my lot was worthless and that I had got stolen from by the Canadian I bought the lot from. Well he was right about me getting stolen from but it was done by Punta Cerritos RV Park and Mr. Thompson and possibly Kip’s advice. In closing I understand that I am the 3rd person that this has happened to in this park this year and I would like to try to prevent the park from stealing any more money as they still owe me over 3000.00 U.S. Dollars. This has been our worst holiday experience ever.
Sincerely,Name on File
Good Day Editor,
I would firstly like to tell you how much I enjoy your newspaper. Being new to Mazatlan as a 3 month resident, I have found it extremely helpful and informative.
I must say that I was a bit disappointed with your comments regarding devalued currency and believe people’s comments may have been taken out of context. As a Canadian whose currency is now devalued, what I find offensive is that so many Mazatlan businesses and vendors quote their prices in U.S.dollars and don’t tell their customers this until it’s time to pay. Why is this? If these prices were quoted in pesos, there would be no problem. It makes me think that they are just picking the currency with the most value as a cash grab and this may be why people are upset. If the Canadian dollar had the most value would they be quoting prices in Canadian dollars?
For one, I am quite able to convert pesos to dollars for my purposes and if a person can’t, well, so be it. Quoting in pesos could be one way of eliminating these currency value discussions.
Respectfully,Shirley
Letter to Editor,
To all the Doctors and staff at Hospital Marina Mazatlan, who treated me last week, a very big THANK YOU!! The prompt, efficient, & effective care in ICU and after saved my life.... thank you isn’t enough. The whole experience demonstrates to me the high standards of health care available to a visitor here. Pat Bailey
Dear Editor,
Why have I been drawn to vacation in Mexico? There have been a number of reasons. I wanted to escape the Canadian winter. I wanted sunshine, warm waters, historic sites, a different culture and friendly people. I have visited many cities and resorts in this interesting country and even decorated my home in Mexican décor. I loved everything about Mexico. Those are the great things about this country, but it does have a dark side. Aggressive salespeople and timeshare.I have gone to timeshare presentations before but quickly learned that it wasn’t the way I wanted to spend two to three hours of my vacation time. Afterall, I went there for so many wonderful reasons.My recent visit was in Mazatlan for the month of January this year. On January 26, I decided to try another timeshare presentation, mainly for the ‘gift’, but also to see what was available. I heard the presentation by one person, took a tour of the property, then I was passed off to the manager for a refined presentation. He was the boss and he could make me a better offer! First he asked for my credit card to make sure my card was active. He keyed in something and I keyed in my pin number. Yes, my card was active. Little did I know his intentions.The final offer was a bit more than I could afford, but he dangled a carrot, the promise of receiving $2000 before I left for home, reducing my purchase price to only $4000. Supposedly the money was coming from ‘rent’ on the property. I didn’t quite understand what that meant, but I had decided I wanted to take the plunge. I signed the papers, keyed in my PIN for the agreed amount in pesos. He then announced that I was now a member. I told him I wanted to book right away as my 75th birthday was coming up in February and I’d like to spend it at my timeshare apartment. He told me to come back the next day. I returned but he said I wasn’t able to book anything until I received a password that would enable me to talk to the concierge to book my ‘free flight’. Then he said I would not get the book showing all the other resorts I was entitled to use and the password for another 6 months!In a few days I went to my online banking account to see what amount was charged to my Visa in Canadian dollars. There wasn’t just one charge, there were two! I phoned Visa and told them I had not made a purchase for $1400 Canadian. They told me it was from the timeshare company. They blocked further transactions to my account.I returned to the manager and questioned the
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second charge. He said it was for taxes. But during the initial presentation the taxes were $700 Canadian, but as a foreigner I didn’t have to pay taxes. I asked him to reverse the charge while I waited. He said he couldn’t because he had to make out a form and I should return the day before I left and he would ‘guarantee me the $2000 plus proof of the reversed charges on the ‘taxes’.I called Visa again to advise them of the recent exchange with the manager. They said the company had attempted a third charge of $5000 but that was blocked! By this time I had talked with others who had legitimate timeshares. There is no waiting for the book of resorts or a password. Someone who I had seen at the timeshare told me that after they said they didn’t want to buy, the staff attempted to separate them to other rooms and in the pushing and shoving she got hit in the face. Another couple said they had been waiting a year to get their deposit refunded. On the TripAdvisor web site, there were a number of postings about deception and threats of violence. I became worried and afraid. What happens if I go to the manager and ask for my money back? Will they get violent with me? Will I get my money back?I discovered that there is a 5 day ‘cooling off’ following a timeshare purchase. I went to Profeco, the government’s consumer affairs that has recently been set up just for complaints and cancellations of timeshares. I filled out the forms in front of their lawyer, mailed copies to Profeco head office and to the timeshare company.I returned home the following day, upset that I had this $6200 debt on my credit card and feeling hopeless.I went to my bank manager who then called Visa and was told that the charges had been removed from my account, meaning I was free and clear of that responsibility.Days later I received a call from Visa. They told me the $6200 is temporarily removed from my account and they are in the process of collecting information about the issue and will then contact the timeshare company’s bank to see if they will back-charge to the company. They have 45 days to respond. My experience and others is definitely a dark side of Mexico.
By Judith BrookeMedicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
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CONSULATES U.S. CONSULAR AGENCY IN MAZATLÁN. Playa Gaviotas 202, Local 10, across from Hotel Playa Mazatlán. U.S. Consular Agent Luis Ramirez. Notary Stamp $50 USD. Tel / fax (24 hr. emergency): (669)916-5889 email: [email protected] web: mexico.usembassy.gov. To call the American Embassy in Mexico City, dial 01-52-555-080-2000
CONSULAR AGENCY OF CANADA IN MAZATLÁN. La Marina Business and Life Commercial Center, Blvd. Marina Mazatlán 2302, Office 41. Consular Agent Wendy Hardouin. Tel:913-73-20, Fax:914-66-55. To call Canadian Embassy in México City dial: 01-555-724-7900. For after hours emergencies, dial: 01-800-706-2900.
FRENCH CONSULAR IN MAZATLÁNEryka Susana Bernal Chio. The office is at: Rio Baluarte #11 Esq. Arroyo Venadillo just pass the aquarium on your right.Phone # 669 981 1475
OTHER MAZATLÁN CONSULATES:Germany: 914-9310, 916-5980Denmark: 981-7642
PHONING HOME Free phone calls, internet computers and Wi-Fi access to the US and Canada as well as charging stations available at the Vineyard Church weekdays from 9:00 am-2:00 pm., Tuesday through Fridays. Hotels can assist with long distance calls and dialing direct.
MEXICAN PHONE CODES To call México from the USA/Canada:dial 011 + 52 + Area Code + 7 digit numberto call withing Méxicodial 01 + Area Code + 7 digit numberTo call a local cellphone from a cellphonedial 669 + 7 digit numberTo call from a land line to a cellphonedial 044 + 669 + 7 digit number
LONG DISTANCE (Through Operator) Domestic 020International 090Time 030Wake-Up Call 031Info - Domestic Directory 040Line Repair 050Cust. Service (Long Dist.) 055EMERGENCIES 0661-800 Numbers (not free)For numbers: 1-800 dial 001-880 1-888 dial 001-881 1-877 dial 001-882 1-866 dial 001-883
REPORT CREDIT CARD Where to report misplaced or stolen international credit cards in Mexico.Mastercard: 1-800-307-7309American Express:Travelers Checks: 001-800-828-0366Credit Cards: 001-800-333-3211VisaCredit Cards: 001-800-847-2911Collect: 001-410-581-9994Mastercard:Credit Cards: 001-800-622-7747Collect: 001-314-542-7111
CELL PHONES If you are a frequent visitor to Mazatlan or staying for an extended period, consider purchasing a cell phone here. For a very reasonable price (under $30 U.S.D) you can buy a cell phone and purchase minutes. Then you will have a local phone number. Get the clerk to set up the phone in English.
TOURIST SAFETYMaz Tourism Office DA for Tourists POLICEEmergency Assistance Tourist Police & others Traffic Police (Tránsito) State Police Federal Highway Police UTILITIESWater (Jumapam) Electricity (CFE) Gas Leaks
RED CROSS EmergencyMarina HospitalSHARP HospitalDel Mar Clinic San Martín ClinicMilitary HospitalDivina Providencia
FIRE DEPARTMENT(Av. Gabriel Leyva) (Av. Insurgentes) from cell phone
GOVERNMENT DEPTSPort Captain Immigration Office City Hall Customs Office Airport Police Municipal Bus Civil Registry (Marriage)
OTHERBus Station Baja Ferries Post Office
982-2404981-2204981-4137 / 4136982-2111981-1570 / 6109982-2088982-2997983-0478
982-8351985-0471981-2121
065981-3690913-1020986-7911983-1524984-4475981-2079982-4011
068981-2769983-9920
Telcel *116 / Movistar *068
CATEDRAL BASÍLICABenito Juárez y Canizales Tel. 981-3352CHURCH OF CHRISTJuan de la Barrera #1401, Col. Olímpica Tel. 668-3159, Sunday 10-12, Wednesday 5CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (CHRISTIAN CHURCH)5 de Mayo y Melchor Ocampo Centro, English services Sun. at 9:00 a.m., Tel. 985-1607 November through AprilCRISTO REDENTOR LUTERANOCarvajal #1205 Sur Centro. 5:00 p.m Español, Tel. 981-3636HAR ZION CHRISTIAN MESSIANIC CONGREGATIONSat. 5p.m. Cerro Boludo 109. Lomas de Mazatlán. Cell (6691) 48-77-30. www.harzionweb.org
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL 7o. DÍARío Evora y Trop. de Cáncer. Col. Estero. Tel. 985-2511IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA “SION”Coromuel 232, Playa Sur Tel: 985-0308 Servicios Dominicales: 11:30 am & 6 pmKINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH WITNESSESAv. de la Marina No. 899, Sat. 3 p.m., Tues. 6 p.m., Tel. 988-0799 / Centro Sunday 10 a.m., Av. Cuauhtémoc 1410, Col. Burócratas, 669-150-5567LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ULTIMOS DÍAS Sun. 11am - 2pm Dr. Rafael Domínguez #401 Col. Palos Pri-etos, Tel. 982-8396
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCHSunday 10 a.m. Col. Francisco Villa, Tel. 983-9716SALVATION ARMYSun. 12 p.m., Gutiér-rez Nájera #514 Ote. Tel. 982-3453 Capt. Eric Ramírez Cel. 669 189 3300SAN JUDAS TADEOAv. Mojarra #55 Fracc. Sábalo Country Club, 8:45 am English Mass Tel. 916-6246TEMPLO DE CRISTO REYCañonero Tampico y Germán Evers, Tel. 985-1604TEMPLO DE LA SAGRADA FA-MILIACisne #2 Fracc. Gaviotas Tel. 913 0340 y 913 5034, English services at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday from No-vember to April.THE VINEYARD CHURCHEnglish services, Sundays at 9 a.m., La Viña Culto Español, Sun. 11 a.m. Tel. 916-5114
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
915-6600914-3222
066 or 080986-8126983-2816985-5311980-6880
073071981-0505
OMA AIRPORT TAXI RADIO 990.3555
ECO TAXIS VERDES 986.1111
ECO TAXIS PLUS 985.2828
AURIGAS 981.3535TRAN
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RT MONEY BanksMost banks are open from 9am to 4pm Monday-Friday and some are open on Saturdays. Because of frequent changes with all the banks, it is best to check with them for their current policies. Not all banks will exchange foreign money to pesos. There is usually a daily minimum if they do and will require a passport.
Casa de Cambio (exchange bureau)These businesses are open longer hours than banks, usually do not have long lineups as banks often do, and they offer comparable exchange rates (though banks may offer a slightly better rate). Check around to see where you will receive the best exchange rate (the exchange rate is usually posted prominently outside the bank or casa de cambio).
ATMs in MéxicoThe most convenient way of accessing money while traveling is to withdraw Mexican pesos directly from your credit card or debit card. It’s safer than carrying cash and the exchange rate offered is usually very competitive.
Purchases Goods and ServicesBusinesses may accept a maximum of $100 USD in cash per transaction, with no restriction on the number of transactions per customer. However, many businesses are choosing to not accept US dollars at all. Likewise, many airlines within Mexico will only accept Mexican pesos and credit cards for payment of fees (such as baggage
fees). The most convenient way to pay for purchases is to use a credit card or withdraw Mexican pesos from an ATM. It is not advisable to carry large amounts of cash.
TippingTipping in either dollars (bills only, no coins) or pesos is acceptable, though pesos are usually more practical for the recipient. The amount you tip is at your discretion and should be based on the quality of service you received. At restaurants, 10 to 15% is standard. Check to be sure the tip is not included in your bill. Bellmen usually receive 10 pesos per bag and maids receive $15 to $30 pesos per day. It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers unless they have rendered special services. Tour guides and delivery people should be tipped. Youth and elderly who bag groceries do not receive a salary, but rely on tips. $2 to $10 pesos is standardized depending on how many bags you have.
DRINKING THE WATER Purified water and ice are available in all restaurants, bars and lounges. Purified water can be purchased in all supermarkets.
HEALTH Pharmacies are generally staffed by knowledgeable people. Many will deliver and some are open 24 hours.
POSTING MAIL The post office is located downtown, across
the street from the main plaza & the other one inside the Central Bus Station.
DELIVERY Check the food delivery policy with your hotel. Some allow the delivery to the lobby, others request that you wait outside the door of the lobby.
TAXES A national consumer tax of 16% known as an IVA is tacked onto most purchases, although it is generally included in most restaurant menu prices. Hotels charge a 18% tax.
TRANSPORTATION Always negotiate the price of the ride before entering a taxi. If you are not satisfied with the price, just step back and wait for the next one. In case they charge you more,
you can report to their terminal with the license plates. The following charges are fairly standard throughout Mazatlán — Taxis (red & green): from downtown to Golden Zone $60-$80 pesos. Pulmonias: from downtown to Golden Zone $70-$90 pesos. Aurigas: (red pick-up trucks) $80-$100 pesos (8 person capacity) Green Bus (air conditioned): $10.00 pesos (gives change) White with Yellow or Green stripes: $7.50 pesos (gives change).
DRIVING IN MAZ The speed limits in Mazatlán are 40kph in the city, 20kph in school and hospital zones and 90kph outside urban areas.Watch out for unmarked topes, or speed bumps. Some are fairly high and can cause severe damage to your vehicle.
TOURIST informationn Dial the number 066 to notify the municipal police. Ask that a policeman and a police accident investigator come to the scene to make a report. n Do not remove the vehicles that are involved in the accident.n Go with the accident investigator to the corresponding police station.n You have the right to call your vehicle insurance company representative to discuss the accident with the judge and the accident investigator to determine who was at fault.n If someone is injured, no matter how slightly, the
person alleged to have done the injury must present himself at the State DA’s Office.n If no one is injured, the parties of the accident can go before a judge to make an agreement concerning payments for the repairs, thus avoiding going to the State DA’s office.n Always write down the name of the Officer(s) and the number on the back of the vehicle who come to the scene.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTHIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER IN CASE
OF BEING IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
DIAL 066 OR 080FOR EMERGENCY ASSITANCE
DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY DIRECTLYAll fines are to be paid at the main office station, if you feel you have
been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST report and make an official complaint so that the police department can take action.
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own medicine, you get your own hot chocolate (“Su propio chocolate”). Speaking of chocolate, “Como agua para chocolate” (Like water for hot chocolate) can mean boiling mad, or even hot and horny. And instead of the squeaky wheel getting the grease, here it’s a breastfeeding context, “El que no llora no mama”. In other words, if you don’t cry, you don’t suck.While in English we say that you’re judged by the company you keep, in Spanish they say that he who runs with wolves will be taught to howl. “El que con lobos anda, a aullar se enseña”. A cynical rhyming observation that really has no English equivalent is “Amor de lejos, amor de pendejos”, basically expressing the idea that long distance romance is for dumb %$#’s. A less vulgar variation is “Amor de lejos, felices los cuatro”, as in “Long distance romance, all four happy”.Another goody is “La madera vieja quema major”, that is to say, old wood burns best. Or how about, “Panza llena, corazón contento”, you know, full belly, happy heart. And if you’re hiring a band for your fiesta, don’t give them their money until they’re done playing, because a paid musician doesn’t play well (“Músico pagado no toca bien.”) On the other hand, money makes the dog dance (“Con dinero, baila el perro”). Kind of goofy, but, hey, it rhymes!Hopefully, these words of wisdom will give you, curious reader, added insight into the quandaries of life, sharpen up your Spanish conversation skills, and inspire you to google Dichos Mexicanos and learn more!
There is a lot of folkloric wisdom to be found in Spanish sayings (“dichos”, pronounced DEE-chos). For example, “Cuentas claras, amistades
largas” (Clear accounts, long friendships). This little gem succinctly expresses a compelling truth in four words, and, as Shakespeare once noted, “Brevity is the soul of wit”. Then there is “Calladita te ves mas bonita” (You look prettier when you’re quiet”). Another beauty tip: “Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda” (Though the monkey wears silk, she’s still a monkey).Ancient ties exist between Anglo and Hispanic culture, going back to Aesop and the Bible, and many wise adages are essentially the same. “Un imagen vale mil palabras”/ An image is worth a thousand words. “No solo de pan vivirá el hombre”/ Man does not live by bread alone. “Ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo.” Love thy neighbor as thyself. “Uvas verdes”/ Sour (literally green or unripe) grapes. And then there is the Golden Rule (Remember? Mathew 7:12 “Do unto others as you would have others do to you”), which in Spanish reads pretty much the same: “Haz a los demás todo lo que quieras que te hagan a ti”.There are many twists on familiar themes, as in “Con las manos en la masa”, literally, with hands in the dough, is similar to “Caught redhanded” or “With hands in the cookie jar”. “A chip off the old block” is rephrased as “De tal palo, tal astilla”, literally, From such a pole, such a splinter. Instead of a taste of your
Dichos
Stranger in ParadiseBy Mazatlán Jack
AT YOUR FINGERS TIP´S*Arts & Music *Emergency´s Numbers*Maps & Tides. *Weather / Rates*Market Translation * Maz Music (ENG)
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MEAT LOAFMUSCLES SCHOALS PRIZE WINNING RECIPE
M uscle Schoals is avillage near Florence, Alabama on the
Tennessee River.The local Newspaper was havinga recipe competition, to determinethe best MEAT LOAF RECIPE inthe area. This is the winning recipe, it was given to me by a friend, whose mother clipped it from the newspaper. Basically, it is a classic old fashioned recipe that never goes out of style. In reseasrching this recipe, the origin is from a recipe printed, many years ago, on a Quacker Oats Box. Because it is made with few ingredients, it is classi-fied as a budget friendly recipe. In the “Home Kitchen” meat loaf is usually baked in a loaf pan. Restaurants. Shape it ti form a loaf on a baking sheet. When baked this way, a nice crust is formed around the meat loaf. This recipe has included this method of preparation. Liquid used in testing this recipe, was catsup; but it can br variable, your choice is offered, from catsup to milk. The glaze is an integtral part of the recipe, should not be eliminated. In purchasing the ground beef, which I prefer, the selection was 80/20 which is 80% lean beef & 20% fat. I also like to run the dry oats thru a food processor; to break them up, producing a finer meat texture.
SALAD INGREDIENTS:2 lbs (1 Kilo) Ground Beef (Hamburger)¾ Cup Quaker Oats uncooked1 Cup Onions, finely chopped½ Cup Catsup OR your choice of Milk, Tomato Juice, or Tomato Puree or Sauce2 Eggs slightly beaten1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce2 Garlic Cloves, finely minced½ TSP Salt¼ TSP Pepper
METHOD:PRE-HEAT OVEN 350C/168CLine a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.Run the oats thru a food processor to break them up. Transfer oats to a small bowl.Stir in ½ cup catsup; set aside for approx. 10 minutes, stirring often.Use a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onions, eggs, Worcestershire Sauce, garlic, salt, pepper. Stir in the oats, catsup mixture, mix lightly but thoroughlyPlace meat mixture on prepared baking sheet. Form into a free-form shaped loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 6 inches wide. Bake, uncovered for approximately 45 to 50 minutes or until instant read thermometer registers 160F / 140C. Center will show no sign of pink.About 20 minutes before meat loaf is done, drain off all grease liquid.Using a pastry brush, paint the entire surface of the meat loaf with the glaze. Return meat loaf to oven for about 10 minutes to set glaze. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.Glaze for Meat Loaf: 1 cup catsup4 TBSP Brown Sugar2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce4 TBSP VinegarMETHOD: Mix Glaze Ingredients until blended
By Christine Yerbic It is the year of the woman in the United States. A woman is running for president, we hear from many of her female friends who are in powerful positions. No matter what your
politics are, you cannot deny that times have changed. Ha! But have they? What about all the women from previous times that have done marvelous things with their lives? The ladies we don’t know about.Meet Christine Yerbic. You all know her from her cooking column in the Pacific Pearl, but today, I learned much more about this woman, and she took my breath away.Christine and her husband started out in San Francisco where she raised their two boys. She went to night school to study the hotel and restaurant business, and later attended culinary schools in USA, Mexico, France, and Switzerland’s Madame Foiada’s Culinary Academy.
Christine had wanted to work in the hotel business, but fate had another idea for her. She began to work for Mannings Test Kitchen where she did research on what sells best in a restaurants geographical area, what products were available, and at what cost. She became very good at this, hence, her career was made.After a few years, somewhere in the early 70s, Christine was contacted by a Florida outfit that handled a franchise of restaurants up and down the East coast. They handled restaurants in hotels such as Holiday Inns, Hiltons, and Sheratons. They flew her from San Francisco and back for a week, sometimes a month at a time. She did “menu development” for them. When I asked her what that was, she looked at me, and her eyes twinkled. “When you have a chain of restaurants, it’s important to have the same menu and be consistent in each franchise, no matter where it is.” Well, of course, I thought. Funny how you never think about such things, but the work to make this happen is extensive.Not only did Christine do menu development, she would be sent places to analyze a restaurant’s kitchen. She said, “The equipment determined the menu.” She laughed at a thought, and then added, “I can remember walking into a kitchen that housed one small stove. This was a restaurant that was to supposed to handle 300 customers!”
There was a time when she was told, “I want a menu cover done by LeRoy Neiman.” Christine contacted the artist, and it was done. A beautiful rendition of this menu cover is beautifully framed and hanging on the wall of her living room.Additionally, Christine taught Food Safety and Sanitation at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.During the time she worked with these companies, she and her husband discovered something very important that would change
her life as it existed. They found Mazatlán.They first visited Mazatlán in 1962, and decided it was their place to come for short visits each year. So, when her husband retired, they decided to move to this little city for the winters. In 1979, Christine started a business at her summer home in San Francisco. She called it Menus Plus and used all her skills she had learned over the years to help restaurants with their menu development, recipes, product analysis, research, and food cost projections.Some of Christine’s favorite past times were to spend time walking the beach, and meeting folks. She also read the Pacific Pearl.In the mid 90s, Christine walked into the Pacific Pearl office in search of Mike. “Hey,” she yelled. “You need recipes in your paper!”He smiled at her and replied, “I couldn’t agree more.”That was it. With all her knowledge about menu development, she got busy. All the recipes were tested in her own kitchen. She made sure that the ingredients for each dish were available in Mazatlán. When Christine began her Pacific Pearl column, refrigeration at the market in Central was practically non-existent. She did, however, find that the market at the Grand Plaza (called Los Pelicanos) was fairly well stocked. Product availability was tough if she wanted to Americanize the dishes at all. For example, cheddar cheese was not available during this time. Printing the traditional Mexican dishes posed another problem… they are often complicated and labor intensive. Christine was careful to include instructions
showing how to prepare using foreign methods to most Americans and Canadians.In 2007, Christine, along with the Pacific Pearl, published a book with all her tasty dishes. They revised it the next year to include 50 more of her delights. These Mexican recipes were inspired by her love of Mexico, Mexican history, and cooking.Christine Yerbic, you were a pleasure to meet. Your stories were captivating, and your persona was enchanting. You are a woman ahead of your time; you are a woman of substance.
A woman of Substance By C. Michaels
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Casa Loma913 5398
Rest. Las RejasInside Las Flores Beach Resort
913 5100Av. Playa Gaviotas #212
Golden Zone
El Rincon de Nasha914 0201 & 913 0019
Av. Camarón Sábalo #1936
The Saloon Bar176 9827
Golden Zone Besides Rin Rin
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
LIVE MUSIC
6:00pm to 9:00pm
LIVE MUSIC
6:00pm to 9:00pm
CANTO ALTANO6:30pm to 9:30pm
LOS CRYP’S8th & 15th
(Beatles 60 & 70 music)6:30pm
KRAKEN8:00pm to 12:00am
KRAKEN8:00pm to 12:00am
April‘16 Live Music Calendar*Information subject to change. Visit www.mazatlanlife.com for a complete, up-to-date listing.
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So I recently decided to cut off all dairy products from my diet, and I’m feeling good about it!Perhaps you have seen the videos and posts all
over Facebook about the cons of dairy and all its carcinogenic agents, but the one that had the most impact on me and made me finally take that one step I had been finding a way around for 19 years now is this one video where a young adult man gives a lecture about the (lack of) logic of living in a dairy and cheese based society and I simply had to agree since there’s no way of disguising it, we eat out of tradition, convenience, comfort and ignorance for many of us, and I would even dare say most of us, are clueless regarding the nutrients and origins of what we serve on our plates and put in our body.And besides the obvious ethical and compassionate reasons to let animals live and be, I had heard about dairy causing cancer, osteoporosis in particular but I never really understood why until this one guy explained it in a clear straight forward way for me to understand, hope it makes sense to you (or at least some of you) as well.Now please remember I’m no doctor, nutritionist nor scientist, but I am getting my license in Massage Therapy and learning about how energy flows through each one of us in a healing way and how food affects or helps our health is a really important part of the process. To put it in a nutshell, the human body is considered alkaline and animal protein is acidic which means that eating animal products puts your body through the tough struggle of processing all these alien toxins not too easily digestible for it and when it comes to dairy, the human body does produce one miracle substance capable of fighting this acidity and that is phosphate, unfortunately phosphate is only found in human bones made primarily by phosphate and calcium so when phosphate leaves the bone, it begins to decalcify.As I previously mentioned I am by no means an expert but thankfully for my own wellbeing the planet’s and animals’, I do make sense of what I
heard in that lecture for it gave me the motivation I was so long needing and believe me it was not easy, not easy at all. I am an all creamy cheesy food addict, I love me some gooey melted goodness but hey, I’m old and wise enough to know it’s not all about my instant gratification and me.The need for some cooking experimenting kicked in and thankfully two of Mazatlán’s vegan animal activists told me a recipe that has lately filled my creamy cravings which I would love to share with you guys: for vegan cream throw a bar of tofu in the food processor along with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of nutritional yeast and blend away. You can add water to taste. I have found a way to incorporate this mixture to almost every cream based recipe such as fettuccine Alfredo.It’s so good my mom can’t even notice one from the other. Will let you know how my making vegan cheese experimenting goes next month.Have a good one y’all!!! Stay safe, stay healthy.
An alternative semi-vegetarian, vegetarian and vegan guide to Mazatlán
Meat Aside By Adriana Toledo
Don’t forget to drop me a line at [email protected] with any comments or suggestions you might have.
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Hola, my friends of Mazatlan this month was so amazing and so cool speaking of cool, my friend Carol and her friend rescue dogs and
cats and then they take the animal to the vet to get the health care it needs. Then Carol puts the animal up for adoption. The work by this group of people has been rescuing animals for about 15 years. Three years ago, they all got together so they could accomplish more as a group. Carol has been working the Animal Sanctuary for three years. She says her favorite part of the Animal Sanctuary is finding good homes for the dog or cat and her favorite words to say are Rescue, Rehabilitate, Re-home and Fundraise (R,R,R,F)If you have any questions for Carol e-mail at [email protected] few weeks after that we went to the theater to see a movie. When I walked into the theater and I was shocked because the chairs weren’t normal chairs, they were recliner chairs. I missed half the movie because I was sleeping that’s how comfortable the chairs were and it was good service. When I was watching the movie, one of the employees brought me a blanket. If you have any questions or comment please email:[email protected]
Movie makers and authors like to mess with your head sometimes. My political thriller, Bill of Human
Wrongs, takes place in Washington DC, but … there is an interesting coffee house that plays a huge role in this novel. It holds a portal that takes you from current time to 35 years in the future. No one knows about it until a woman from the future accidently discovers it. I used a place in Mazatlan for my strange coffee house. Below is an excerpt, the first time Eve Hart stumbles upon this wonderful find. She’s underground using the subway bathroom, but when she opens the door to leave… well, let’s just say she’s not in Kansas anymore.
********************************************She felt as if she was peeking through a window, but what she saw couldn’t be real. She braved it by stepping into the room, inside the warm confines of a coffee house. She stared, an obscure observer standing at the back of the room. It was a sight like none she’d ever experienced before. Am I dreaming? Eve slowly walked deeper into the setting and found a booth to rest her aching body. She looked up to see plants hanging over the beams. Above them was a glass rooftop that gave an open appearance, presenting a wonderful view of bouncing raindrops. I must be dreaming. It’s so beautiful.The place was ancient; it had a wonderful old feeling to it. There was a long counter that ran along the depth of the south wall, complete with stools like she’d seen in old movies. What did they call it, a fountain? The booth was surprisingly comfortable. Each table had an old machine sitting at its far side, a machine full of labels for music. Eve wasn’t sure what to make of that so she let her eyes continue to wander. The inner guts of the room took on a caverness shape. The walls were made of concrete with graffiti subtly sprayed over the back portion of its chamber. There were several carved out archways opening into smaller sections of the expanse, the space giving the illusion of
what Eve perceived as a cove of den-like fragments. At the back of the room’s cavity was a delightful wall with a large, maybe 15 foot tall painting displayed with tiny white lights that hung perfectly to give the delusion of an arch over the image. Next, she noticed an old tree trunk that crawled against an inner wall, as if it had tentacle arms reaching to dominate its space. The tree delighted her, it made her laugh. However, its smell disturbed her nose slightly, the faint scent of mildew forcing her to rub her face. Eve inhaled the room’s magical feel, its mystical flavor.
“Penny for your thoughts?” The waitress looked down on Eve with a warm smile. She wore a wonderful old fashioned apron over her plain dress. She was old and wore too much makeup, her lips were painted bright red, her dyed blonde hair tied in a bun that sat clumsily on the top of her head. Her thin, lengthy body stood tall over Eve. “Could you bring me a cup of espresso?”“Lady, I’ll bring whatever you like.”Eve could feel eyes gazing her direction. She fumbled in her purse for sunglasses, anything to hide herself. She needed to be invisible, yearned for obscurity. Then she pointed to a nearby wall and said, “So many old photos. I especially like that one.” Eve singled out an old Mustang convertible. “I remember those as a kid, they were so popular.”The waitress laughed at her. “Honey, that picture was taken just last year. You just don’t get it, do you?”Did you figure it out yet? I will tell you this, it’s in El Centro. --Ahhh
C. Michaels is an author living in Mazatlán. You can check out her novels at cmichaelsbooks.com.
The Ahh of Mazatlán By C. Michaels
Can You Guess Where This Is?
By Alexis Lapier recorner
My Stay in Mazatlan
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IT’S LAW TO USE SEATBELTS, HELMETS ON MOTORCYCLES. DO NOT
PARK IN HANDICAPPED SPOTS UNLESS YOU HAVE A STICKER AND
DON’T TALK OR TEXT WHILE DRIVING. BE CONSCIOUS!
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TRANSPORTATION: Always negotiate the price of the ride before entering a taxi. If you are not satisfied with the price, just step back and wait for the next one. In case they charge you more, you can report to their terminal with the license plates or to the State Departament of Transport at 125-9598. The following charges are fairly standard throughout Mazatlán — Taxis (red & green): from downtown to Golden Zone $60-$80 pesos. Pulmonias: from downtown to Golden Zone $70-$90 pesos. Aurigas: (red pick-up trucks) $80-$100 pesos (8 person capacity) Green Bus (air conditioned): $10.00 pesos (gives change) White with Yellow or Green stripes: $7.00 pesos (gives change).
IT’S LAW TO USE SEATBELTS, HELMETS ON MOTORCYCLES. DO NOT
PARK IN HANDICAPPED SPOTS UNLESS YOU HAVE A STICKER AND
DON’T TALK OR TEXT WHILE DRIVING. BE CONSCIOUS!
MAZATLAN’S CITY BUS ON THE WEBWe just got this and will try to translate it for the next issue www.buscaturuta.mx/mx/mazatlan
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One person had stomach pain. She treated for gastritis with two doctors that performed no tests and prescribed medication. She did not get better. She went to a local hospital, had an ultrasound that showed gallstones . Her gall bladder was removed but there was no indication that was the cause of her abdominal pain. After recovering from the surgery, she still had her stomach pain “gastritis.” As everywhere, it is important that you as a patient are your own advocate. Find out general prices before procedures. Question the amount of stay in the hospital if it seems a bit much. Review your bill.
I tell patients all the time that we have a mix of the American and Canadian health systems here. The system works faster here than in Canada but costs more. The system is cheaper here than in the U.S. From what I have heard from visitors to Mazatlán, regardless of the ethics regarding charges, almost everybody feels that the healthcare providers here still care about patients.
Just like in the United States, Canada or any other country, buyers beware. Here in
Mazatlán we have some excellent healthcare providers, some so so and some not so good. This is the same everywhere. Culturally, things are a bit different. Health care providers, and clinics and hospitals many times have different fees for different patients. This is called fee splitting and in the United States is illegal. I have heard that there are prices for locals and a higher price for foreigners. In addition, there is an even higher price if you have insurance, one price for Mexican insurance and a higher price for American insurance. I know someone that has American insurance and when talking to a medical doctor, the doctor asked the patient, “How much do they charge for this procedure in the United States?” Charges are for reasonable and customary for the service provided in the community that the service was provided. We are in Mazatlán. We are not in San Francisco or Vancouver. Everything from the medical education, business operating expenses (overhead) and other related expenses are much cheaper. A popular medical school in Guadalajara will cost roughly 124,000 USD for 4 years which includes housing, food, transportation and school related expenses. Another classic example is malpractice insurance, which is very uncommon here. In the U.S. it is not uncommon for medical doctors to pay 50-100,000 USD per year depending on their specialty. It is impossible to use what insurance companies will consider reasonable and customary when in reality we are comparing apples and oranges. Insurance companies will reduce the bill and pay a certain amount according to their contract with the provider. For most foreigners that receive care here, none of this matters. The bottom line is how much you have to pay out of your pocket.
A second issue here is the hospitalization of patients or I should say the over hospitalization of patients. I have heard that many people are hospitalized for conditions that they need not be hospitalized for or they are kept in a lot longer than is necessary.
SEGUNDO USO MATERIALES DE CONSTRUCCION, A.C.Mazatlan’s newest non-profit, we gather and sell used construction materials, furniture, and appliances with the goal of supporting community projects to fight poverty. Please drop off your goods or call Glen/Rafael for a pick-up (or help dismantling for your upcoming remodel). Calle Kena Moreno #503 (just off Av. Revolución 6 blocks from International). 176-2717; 669-146-6393; [email protected]. Store hours:10-6 M-F, 10-2 Sat. Learn more at www.Segundo-Uso.org
TRES ISLAS ORPHANAGE FUNDServing Orfanatorio Mazatlán, Salvation Army Home for Children, Father Tovar´s Home for Boys (Hogar San Pablo), Ciudad de los Niños, and FloreSer. One hundred percent of your donations go directly to help the children’s in the orphanages with nothing taken for administration and your donations are tax-deductible. To learn how you can help, please visit www.orphanagefunds.org or email: [email protected]
MAZATLAN ORPHANAGE Cristina Peña de Herrera, President, Board of Directors. Address: Zaragoza 227-A, Centro. Tel: 981-2214
HOSPICE MAZATLAN Office: 182-1486 - 208 International, at the corner of Rio Presidio, near the Ley Vieja and Waldos on Ejército Mexicano. For info call: Lois Croly, Board of Director, cell: 669-162-5441, For donations, www.hospicemazatlan.org and/or email: [email protected]. We’ll be happy to receive your donation on the bank account: Banorte 611441245
FRIENDS OF MEXICO (FOM) Friends of Mexico will have their April Meeting at La Palapa del Mar, next to Casa Country on Camarón Sábalo, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Breakfast starts at 9:30, meeting begins at 10:00 am. Guest Speaker this month is Rafael Millán from Intercam to discuss Banking needs of foreign nationals here in Mazatlan. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you are planning on attending. Everyone is welcome.
RED CROSS1801 Av. Zaragoza, Downtown. Tel: 981-3690.
CASA DOWN Founded in 1993, is home to 29 young people affected by Down’s Syndrome. Casa Down needs volunteers, financial donations, school supplies and maintenance help. Call Laura Elena Arias 669-136-0821
BOYS HOME (HOGAR SAN PABLO) Tel: 982-3720 (Padre Horacio Rabelo Moreno) Address: Paseo del Centenario No. 9, Centro.
Dr. Steven Backman is an American-licensed chiropractor in his 9th year in Mazatlán. Don’t suffer pain any longer.Call at 916-75-00
By Dr. Steven Backman
NOTICE: All of these organizations are responsible for keeping us updated; we are not responsible for the information here. All these donations places are responsible for keeping us updated; we are not
responsible for the information here.
Organizations & DonationsHealth Care CostsAA MEETINGS La Misión at Camarón Sábalo #306, and Melville Hotel on Calle Constitución #99. See www.aamazatlan.com for meeting schedule. Call 044 669-127-5684, 913-4406, 118-4260, 910-0149 for more information.
LA VINA THE VINEYARD CHURCHServices Opportunities. Deliver food to the city dump workers. Help with your donations to feed the children. Calling Local: Office 916-5114. E-mail: [email protected]
AL - ANON Family Group MeetingsTime: 10 AM ThursdaysLocation: “LA MISION” oval iron gate306 Camarón Sábalo Golden Zone MazatlánNext to Dr. Backman’s OfficeOpen Meetings English Speaking Wheel Chair AccessibleDoor Open Late Nov-April 2016-2017Contact [email protected] Or [email protected]
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US persons are required to report annually to the US Treasury, financial interest or signature authority over
foreign financial accounts that exceed certain value thresholds. You should treat this only as “food for thought” primer; space does not permit an authoritative explanation. An “FBAR” is different from other forms that are filed with income tax returns. It is filed electronically with Treasury, not the IRS. It is due on June 30, 2016.
Are you a “US person”? Those are US citizens, green card holders and others who meet the U.S. “substantial presence test”. Some people may be US citizens without realizing it. Typical cases are those born in the United States who left at an early age; or children of a U.S citizen parent born abroad. The former are virtually certain to be U.S. citizens; children of U.S citizen parents abroad need to examine their particular circumstances. Some may be citizens, and therefore “US persons”.
Some people are deemed “US persons” when they spend enough time in the US, meeting the “substantial presence test”. Typical inadvertent cases could include some Canadian snowbirds, believing they are “ok” because they only stay for the 180-day yearly period allowed them under US immigration law.
Financial interest: If you are the owner of record, you have a financial interest over
the entire account, even if other owners are not US persons. You also have a financial interest if the account is for a corporation, trust or other entity that you control.
Signature authority: One has signature or other authority over an account if you (by yourself or with others) can control the disposition of money, funds or other assets held in the financial account.
Foreign financial accounts: Besides bank accounts, quite a few other things also fall in the definition of financial account such as life insurance policies with a cash surrender value, even if no money actually is disbursed. Mutual funds, brokerage accounts, prepaid debit cards, and many similar items also come in. Excluded are stocks bonds, and most mercifully, Mexican Land Trusts (fideicomisos). But note: an ‘account’ held by the Fideicomiso itself could be reportable.
Who files? U.S. persons with a financial interest or signature authority over foreign financial accounts that in the aggregate exceed $10,000 at any time during the calendar year. The maximum yearly balance for each account is added up. If that total is greater than $10,000, all foreign financial accounts are reportable.
Be diligent. Look into this now, when there is enough time to figure if you need to file a FBAR, collect the information, and file.
When dealing with tax matters, a critical issue is timely filing and paying whatever is required.
When I was a kid, I remember going with my dad—and many others—to the post office late at night on April 15 for the coveted postmark. Did you know? The ‘regular’ deadline for 2016 (2015 returns) is April 18. The 2-month automatic extension for filers from abroad takes us to June 20.
A U.S. postmark with a date on or before the due date makes the return timely filed, or the payment timely made. What about a foreign postmark? What about private delivery services?
For tax returns and payments, the IRS will consider as valid a foreign postmark that bears the date the item was mailed. There is a myth that the IRS has postmark reader machines. Truth is that the IRS conducts test mailings to its different centers. Mail arriving within the time “windows” is opened, envelope discarded, and the filing is treated as timely. Anything arriving after will have the envelope attached to the return when processed, and a human will actually look at the postmark.
If you have mailed anything from Mexico, you know how speedy it is. Count on needing that postmark to prove that the mailing was done by the date due.
If you are close to a deadline, do not drop off the item at a mail slot. Take it to the counter and ask for the postmark to be placed right then and there. Mexico also offers “track and trace” (similar to USPS delivery confirmation).
When it comes to U.S. Tax Court, the benefit of postmark date as filing date is only for U.S. postmarks. Foreign postmarks do not count and may put your Tax Court filing in grave danger of being untimely and dismissed outright. Get someone to mail this in the U.S. or with enough time to make absolutely sure it is received by the Tax Court in time. Tax Court mail gets irradiated (remember the anthrax scare?) so that will add risky time to a delivery.
There are specific types of Private Delivery Services that can be used for both the IRS and Tax Court filings. These count as ‘timely filed’ as of the date the item is with the delivery company. The IRS website specifies both company and the type of service that qualifies. Of note, only specific FedEx and UPS delivery types are designated. DHL is not on the list anymore.
When it comes to tax matters, timeliness is paramount. You bear the risk of losing if you don’t heed.
Foreign Bank AccountReports—FBAR traps
Mailing Stuff from Abroad-Tax Traps for the Unwary
Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can breached at [email protected].
By Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney
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signed under affirmation of truth, so think twice about that.If you (or your employer) paid U.S. income taxes and Social Security taxes on your work, you do not need to worry about the foreign work test and you will not be subject to reductions on account of it. Also, the foreign work test does not apply once you reach full retirement age.
But don’t forget that all “early” retirees (no matter where they live) are subject to the annual income test in which retirement benefits are reduced (and paid later) if wage income exceeds certain amounts.
Plan early, plan ahead, and enjoy Mexico!
Today I am going to write about a subject, unfortunately as complex as my main discipline, tax law….U.S. Social Security benefits.
Social Security rules are quite complex by themselves, in the “regular” cases, and become even more so when the international “abroad” component is added.I want to focus on those who are residing in Mexico drawing Social Security retirement benefits, not those on disability or receiving survivor benefits.You may know there is a “full retirement” age (in my own case 67) but a worker can choose to “retire early” at 62. This discussion is aimed chiefly at those “early” retirees.
The foreign work testThe SSA will withhold benefits for each month a beneficiary younger than full retirement age works more than 45 hours outside the United States in employment or self-employment that is not subject to U.S. Social Security taxes. It does not matter how much you earned or how many hours you worked each day.
A person is considered to be working any day he or she: • Works as an employee or self-employed person; • Has an agreement to work even if the person does not actually work because of sickness, vacation, etc.; or
The Working Retiree in Mexico
By Or lando Gotay, Tax Attorney
Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at [email protected].
• Is the owner or part owner of a trade or business, even if the person does not actually work in the trade or business, or the person does not make any income from it.
Ouch--That’s pretty severe. This means that if you are self-employed, you will meet those 45 hours pretty early in the month (the 6th day), losing the corresponding benefit payment.
From time to time, the SSA sends a questionnaire to determine continued eligibility for benefits. It is important this questionnaire be completed and returned. If it is not, payments will stop. The questionnaire is not exactly user friendly, and if you need to report work, you may need to attach parts of your income tax returns. But that is what is needed to ensure you get the allowable benefits. The questionnaire must be
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Dear Love Doctors:My partner and I have been engaged for over a year and he has not brought up the subject of getting married. I am tired of people asking “when is the big day”. How can I tell him that I want to get married without sounding pushy?
Dear Reader:Tell him in your family and friendship circle “engaged” means marriage follows sooner than later! Just lay out your expectations. Ask him “Do you want to make a commitment or not? If he does not seem to have the same long term goals as you it is better to find out now. You may want to seek a professional marriage and family counselor.
Dear Love Doctors:My partner can’t sit still. Every moment has to be either planned or filled with hyper behavior. When I ask her to take it easy we are here in Mazatlan for several months she goes ballistic! So Love Doctors any ideas would be welcomed.
Dear Reader:Tell her what you enjoy such as a walk or leisure, no pressure, non problem solving event such as a leisurely brunch or a movie jointly agreed on.
Dear Love Doctors:Does luck really play a role in good relationships? Dear Luck: Luck is a legitimate part of life. Many people believe they make their own luck. It is also a good idea not to
Questions? Please submit to: [email protected]. Website: www.lovesgps.com Disclaimer: This column is for informational purposes only and is nvot in any way intented to replace professional services.
By Michael & Phyllis Giammatteo The Love Doctors
depend solely on luck but prepare with education, networking and to take advantage of opportunities to enrich relationships. Dear Love Doctors:My mother complains about every little thing. She has been like that since my dad died. It puts a wedge between my wife and I. We feel in need of some outside help. How can we get rid of the wedge?
Dear Wanting Outside Help:Start by acknowledging the good in your life as well as in her life. Do not let a miserable and negative person wreck your marriage. Try to get your spouse to understand that you have a commitment to both your mother and her. Spend quality time with your wife to make her feel important. Keep in mind the first wealth is health.
My partner and I have been engaged for over a year and he has not brought up the subject of getting married.
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Aguamarina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .981-7080
Azteca Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .913-4425
Belmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-1112
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Costa Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .988-0124
DeCima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 982-7311
Del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 985-1103
Don Pelayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .983-2221
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Hacienda Blue Bay . . . . . . . . . . .988-0954
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La Palapa Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 980-0200
La Casa Contenta . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-4976
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The real estate industry plans to lobby for a renewed discussion in Congress over the elimination of the bank trust foreigners must use to purchase property.
ADVERTISEMENTThe president of the Real Estate Confederation of Latin America said removing the requirement for foreigners to buy real estate with a trust, called a fideicomiso, would detonate sales and have an impact on the entire sector.Antonio Hánna estimated it would drive up demand by 30% in the five years following the change.Only Mexicans by birth or naturalization, or Mexican companies, can directly own real estate within 50 kilometers of the ocean or 100 kilometers of international borders. Foreigners who wish to hold land within those areas, known as the restricted zone, must do so with a bank trust.The buyer, who must pay an annual fee to the bank, has the right to use the property but the bank holds the title.Sales of vacation homes and apartments totaled 1,725 last year. Remove the bank trust requirement and the number would soar to 2,423 after five years, said the confederation.The change would require an amendment to the constitution, which is what the Mexican Association of Real Estate Agents (AMPI) lobbied for a few years ago. The proposal got as far as Congress, but became bogged down in the Senate, said AMPI president Gustavo Solares.ADVERTISEMENTHe, too, predicted that removing the fideicomiso requirement would detonate activity in the market.
Restart Bank Trust Debate, Urge Realtors“Elimination of fideicomiso would detonate market, industry says”
Mexico News Daily | Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Claudia Velázquez of the real estate consultancy Softec said that in addition to the constitutional change there was also a need to streamline the process for Mexican buyers as well. She said they represent up to 80% of the purchasers in some tourist destinations.Tourist property sales have been improving throughout the country, Velázquez said, but it was important to remember that Mexican citizens were a strong component of the market.Among the destinations attractive to foreign buyers, according to Federal Mortgage Society statistics, are Puerto Vallarta, where housing prices averaged 12,743 pesos (US $536) per square meter last year; Los Cabos, where prices averaged 10,830 pesos; Cancún with prices at 10,166 pesos; Acapulco, 8,939 pesos; and Puerto Escondido, 7,060 pesos.Source: El Financiero (sp)- See more at: http://mexiconewsdaily.c o m / n e w s /restart-bank-trust-d e b a t e - u r g e -realtors/#sthash.p 5 l y n W G v .XGBDENRo.dpuf
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