Mazatlán is located on Mexicos Pacific Coast at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains and features a number of world-class attractions. Travelers come for the city’s international surfing and sport-fishing, museums, aquarium or just to enjoy the weather and lifestyle. Now, Mexico’s second-largest coastal city has one more claim to fame as national host of Mexico’s 2011 World Tourism Day celebrations.
“Mazatlan is one of the most attractive destinations in our country. The city hosts large events such as Carnaval, boasts great infrastructure for conventions and is easily accessible by land and air,” Mexico Secretary of Tourism Gloria Guevara Manzo noted. “That is why we consider it to be one of the destinations with greatest potential.”
Taking place Sept. 27, Mazatlán’s World Tourism Day tribute festivites join global tributes to the World Tourism Organization‘s World Tourism Day celebrations. With flourishing arts and deeply historic roots, this authentic travel destination promises a vibrant showcase of events celebrating the offical theme for 2011, Tourism – Linking Cultures.
“World Tourism Day spotlights Mazatlán’s ongoing commitment to preserve and encourage cultural legacies while broadening tourism opportunities for our beautiful city,” says Carlos Berdegue, vice president, Mazatlán Hotel Association and Tourism Board.
Mazatlan’s has recently emerged as a top tourism destination, thanks to new development and the restoration of Mazatlan’s lively historic district. Investment in the new Playa Espiritu tourism corridor, spanning to the nearby eco-tourism destination of Teacapan, will further broaden the region’s scope of diverse experiences for travelers.
“Millions of travelers are drawn to Mazatlán”s rich diversity of offerings – from our historic Colonial town and ecological wonders to modern resorts, gourmet cuisine and world-class events,” Berdegue continues. “We are extremely honored and delighted to be recognized as national host, and look forward to an unforgettable World Tourism Day celebration.”
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