In Mazatlan we want to give you the best!!

In Mazatlan we want to give you the best !! This Wednesday the 30th the Mazatlan’s Chef Association is giving a conference to all the people related in the process of food and beverages preparation in restaurants. The entrance to the conference is free and open to the public in general. This association is very interested in improve the scale of the Mazatlan cuisine and service.

Date: March the 30th 2011. Place El Cid Theater Time 6:00 PM (duration-2 hours) Free Event

Mazatlan’s Monuments

Mazatlan has the nicest boardwalk in Mexico, 4 miles long. Along the “Malecon” there are over a dozen monuments and statues that in a silent way tell us the history of this wonderful people “Mazatlecos”. These Monuments represent different aspects of the life in Mazatlan past and present. During your visit to Mazatlan I recommend you to take a nice walk, bike or rollerblade along this unique Oceanside walk way.

From South to North:

PEDRO INFANTE

He was the most famous actor and singer in the Mexican cinema in the 50’s. He was love by women and admired by men since then till now days.
Pedro Infante was born in Mazatlan, his statue is a posthumous tribute to his talent.

EL VENADITO

Mazatlan means “Land of deer” so this bronze statue is the representation of that meaning.

FERRUSQUILLA

A tribute to the beloved musician and composer “José Angel Espinoza Ferrusquilla” now living in Mazatlan.

LA MUJER MAZATLECA

Mazatlecan woman, this statue was donated by the Mexican composer and song writer Gabriel Ruiz, the very famous song Mazatlan was composed by him. This statue is recognition to the warmth and beauty of the Mazatlecan women.

LA SIRENITA

On the rocks in the cliff diver’s plaza, this exquisite monument named “La reina de los mares” representing the marine life and richness of the Ocean.



CHINMOY’S

He was a poet, philanthropist, artist, musician and spiritual guide to hundreds of thousands all over the world.

THE MONUMENT OF LIFE

Known by locals as “Los delfines” this honors life and the continuous harmony it should exist between mankind and nature.

THE FISHERMAN’S MONUMENT

Better known as “Monos Bichis” (the naked ones) this a beautiful representation of the fisherman’s simple way of life; with the light house guiding his way back home to his faithful and beautiful love one awaiting for his return.

THE COOPER KETTLE

This was actually used in the production of Pacifico beer; now used as a monument to celebrate the first 100 years birthday of this tasteful Mazatlecan beer.

PULMONIA MONUMENT

Real size sample, this monument honors the most distinctive transportation in Mazatlan. Pulmonias are only found in Mazatlan, they were out on the streets by the first time in 1965, and they have been very popular with locals and foreign who enjoy very much the ride on an open vehicle to admired Mazatlan wonderful views.

LOLA BELTRAN

Also known as the queen of Mexican singers, it is the pride of Sinaloa since she was born and raised in this land. She traveled all over the world representing the Mexican culture.

LEONES MARINOS

This Californian sea lions are very representative since they are found in their natural habitat in rock formations off shores Mazatlan beaches, as well as they do a wonderful show in the acuarium.

MAZATLECAN FAMILY

This monument is an art work from the famous artist Antonio López Saenz. They wanted to make a representative typical Mazatlecan family in serenity waiting for the up coming new century.

Salvation Army

Colorful Mexican costumes were dressed by the Salvation Army boys and girls, performing rhythmic and joyful folkloric dances from different areas in Mexico. It was a beautiful show and the children did a wonderful job. As part of the activities they have in the children’s home, they receive dancing and English lessons, so they have presented their very successful show “Songs and Dances from Mexico” Marina Costa Bonita was the sponsor of this event and all the donations were on benefit of Salvation Army Children Home.

About Mexico

I GOT THIS LETTER A FEW DAYS AGO, I FOUND IT VERY INTERESTING SO I WANT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU.

Here are the facts:


If facts don't lie, is Mexico safer than the U.S. ?
By Patrick Osio

Here comes Easter break again and young people will be young people - high school and college kids will travel to distant places where the drinking age is either less than it is in the U.S. or where authorities don't care to enforce minors' drinking laws. For several decades Mexico has been one such place of choice where the legal drinking age is 18. Mazatlan , Acapulco , Puerto Vallarta and Cancun were the fly to favorite places and Rosarito Beach and Ensenada the favorite drive to places from Southern California . - But not this year, or for that matter neither was it last year.

Our government and the U.S. media have convinced most Americans that Mexico is not a safe place to visit as drug traffickers are fighting it out to see which gang will have the right to sell their illicit drugs to the very group that will not be visiting Mexico . They will have to wait until they return from Easter break to get their Mexican smuggled drugs at home.


But what really struck me was that the preferred country to visit this Easter break in lieu of Mexico is the Dominican Republic . It struck me because Dominica is rated as the number one country with the highest propensity for crime in the world. According to facts gathered by NationalMaster.com, their total crime per 1,000 residents (per capita) is 113.822 -Compared to the U.S. that is 8th in the world in total crimes at 80.0645 per 1000 residents, making chances of being a victim of a crime in Dominica better than 10%, and slightly less than an 8% chance of being a victim in the U.S.

But here is the real clunker - Mexico, the country our government tells us not to visit and the media has a field day reporting any crime be it significant or not to further put the fear of God into staying away from there - well, it ranks 39th in total crime in the world with a per capita of slightly less than 13 crimes per 1000 residents that is a 1.3% chance of being a victim of crime in Mexico.

So Mexico is out, Dominica is in, yet the chances of being a crime victim there is greater than in the U.S. and the chances of being a crime victim in the U.S. is greater than in Mexico . But, for our own safety we need to stay out of Mexico .

Have you ever felt like you're being duped but you can't quite put your finger on why - what's the motive? Is it to keep us from facing some bitter truths? We keep reading how crime is down, how safe we are compared to most other parts of the world. But is it true?

So here are some multiple choice questions for you:

Which country has a higher crime rate per 1,000 residents?
Mexico, b. Germany, c. Canada, d. U.S.
Which country has the highest murders with firearms?
Mexico, b. El Salvador, c. U.S.
Of the following countries, which has the least number of drug offenses?
a. Germany, b. United Kingdom, c. Canada, d. Switzerland, e. Mexico
4. Which country has the most prisoners?
a. United States , b. China , c. Russia , d. India, e. Mexico
(Answers: 1. d. U.S. , 2. c. U.S. , 3. e. Mexico , 4. a. U.S.- Source: http://www.nationmaster.com)

In one of the only bright spots due to its recent gang related murders, Mexico , on a per capita, ranks as more dangerous than the U.S. occupying No. 24 and Mexico No. 6 in the world, but in total number of murders the U.S. is No. 5 and Mexico No. 6.

In fact, much of the crime data per capita 1000 population suggests that in many respects Mexico is safer than the U.S.: in assaults the U.S. ranks No. 6, Mexico No. 20; burglaries the U.S. No. 17, Mexico No. 34; car thefts U.S. No. 9, Mexico No. 22; fraud U.S. No. 18, Mexico No. 29; Rape (Canada No.5), U.S. No. 9, Mexico No. 17.

No doubt that at the expense of Mexico we are being duped. Is it to hide our insatiable appetite for illicit drugs and cheap labor, and so by pointing the finger of guilt to the biggest supplier of both we exculpate our actions or at minimum pacify our own guilt?

Maybe it's time for "the home of the free, and land of the brave" to take note.

Patrick Osio is the Editor of HispanicVista.com (www.hispanicvista.com).

Salvation Army

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Owners Cocktail Party

On Monday February the 28th, we had the Owners cocktail party at the Sea Farer restaurant in Marina Costa Bonita. The main reason to get together was to give the owners a new benefit, a VIP card for Diamonds International that gives them 50 % discount and VIP privileges jus for been Costa Bonita members. We enjoyed wine, tequila and delicious appetizers made by our Chef Luis, Excellent Jazz performed by Laurie (voice and guitar), Ken (bass and voice) and Bob (Harmonica and voice), and all this surrounded by the nicest landscape. In Costa Bonita Resorts our owners are very important so we are always looking for their best!! You can be part of our family just by owning your own piece of paradise.

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