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Hard to Find 1 Level Home in a Gated Beachfront Community!

The beautifully designed home is located in a Private Beach Front Community of Villas Rueda.

2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms

Home = 1765sf.

Land = 3100sf.

Private Beach Access only steps away from the house
Common Area Swimming Pool w/ Palapa, Banos, & BBQ Area
Lots of Storage Space
1 Car Garage
High-End Water Filtration System
Alarm System
Outside Shower
Tile Floors
Enclosed Front Porch with Screens

Price Offered at $398,000 USD

Items Included in the SALE that are less than 1 year old:

Washer
Dryer
All A/C Mini Splits
Refrigerator
Microwave

Learn more about this great opportunity with Mazatlan4Sale and talk with one of our friendly agents about how this can be your next home.

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Cross to the Stone Island in Mazatlan for 35 pesos

If you want to know the beaches of Stone Island (Isla de la Piedra) in Mazatlán, you don’t need to spend a lot, but we do ask you to take care of the beach. To cross at some of the piers it can cost you between 30 and 35 pesos for the round trip to the island (take care of your return ticket).

Sprig pier or Embarcadero de la Puntilla

On one side of where the ferries arrive and before entering the tip is one of the piers, it appears in google maps as CROM pier, this leaves you a few steps from the beach and a short walk from the beach of Cerro de the goats.

Pier Seafood Market or Embarcadero Mercado de mariscos

This entrance has a large sign that says “Embarcadero Isla de la Piedra” and it has parking and inside there is a fresh seafood market where local fishermen carry their product from very early on.

This pier offers its service very early since it is the one used by the residents of the stone island to cross to Mazatlán and to transport products between the island and Mazatlán.

Other ways to get to the island of stone

It is not news for people who have visited Mazatlan that there is a tour to the stone island that includes a walk through the bay, a dish, and an open bar, we recommend the tour to the island of Momentum leaves from the La puntilla Restaurant.

You can also drive to Stone Island, before arriving at the Mazatlán international airport there is a sign at the fork that takes you to the island so you can travel alone or as a family in the comfort of your car, it is a bit of away. It takes longer to arrive but if you like to drive it will not cause you any discomfort.

Magic Stone Island

Trip to Durango!

We were so excited to take a break from the steamy hot summer weather in Mazatlán. We broke out the jeans, jackets, and closed-toed shoes and headed to a small development in Durango called “Llano Grande”
The change in wardrobe was warranted because Durango is located 7927 feet above sea level and the temperatures are much cooler than what these two beach bums are used to. During our stay, the temperature ranged from a high of 16°C during the day to a low of 5°C at night.

Where Is It?
Llano Grande is a small town of approximately 1,938 people located in the Mexican state of Durango. Above the town in the mountains is a growing gated community that reminds me of what Sunriver, OR would have looked like in its beginning stages. They are building a community of privately owned cabins, with the main lodge, hiking trails, bike paths, zip lines, horses, etc.… They are still a few years out from being completely developed. This is where we stayed and rented a cabin for the weekend!
It’s amazing how you can go from Sea Level in Mazatlán to the Mountains of Durango in 2.5 hours driving. In just a short period of time, you are on the beach drinking a Margarita in hot weather to wearing long pants and jackets, smelling the pine trees, and breathing the fresh mountain air.
Although we LOVE the beach, we also enjoy the mountains. Lionne and I bought a piece of land in Llano Grande years ago. One of these days, we will build our own cabin, so whenever we want to take a break from the heat or if a hurricane is headed our way.

Traveling There:
Lionne and I absolutely love car rides, so when we heard that it would take 2.5 hours to drive there from Mazatlán, we were like WOW, What? This is fantastic!
We drove from Mazatlán to Llano Grande on the new Toll Road. The drive is absolutely spectacular. Take your time, get out to take lots of photos. It’s so scenic and beautiful. You go through 61 tunnels to be exact. At Km 164 you go over a small bridge and then at Km 158 you go over the largest suspension bridge in Latin America. Truly a sight to see.
There are three tolls on your way.
Toll 1 = $49 pesos
Toll 2 = $166 Pesos
Toll 3 = $315 Pesos

Our First Impressions
As we approached the small town of Llano Grande, you think to yourself…. Is this it? As you ride through town you follow the signs to Bosque’s de Llano Grande. These signs lead you up the mountains along a gravel road. It’s a good idea to travel with a 4-wheel drive.
We had a wonderful time visiting Parque Natural Mexiquillo for the day. For anyone who is not familiar with Parque Natural Mexiquillo, they are known for their waterfalls. From where we stayed Parque Natural Mexiquillo was approx. a 35 min drive towards Mazatlán. Once you enter the park, they charge $25 pesos per person to enter.
We decided to see the waterfalls and the park by ATVs. You can also walk or drive-in, but beware, the roads are very rough. The ATVs are set for 2 people to ride on them and cost us $1200 pesos per ATV for a 2 ½ hour tour. Highly, Highly Recommend, we had a blast.
We snapped a lot of pictures during our trip and we included some of our favorites

Recipe By: Joan Ellison

Salsa Verde from my Mexican granddaughter in law

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb tomatillos husked and washed. About 10-12.
1/2 white onion chopped.
1 jalapeño pepper finely chopped, seeds removed.
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, add tomatillos, garlic, onion, and jalapeño, bring to boil, and then simmer for about 5-8 minutes. Thoroughly drain, set aside to cool.

Step 2
Once cooled put in a food processor or blender, add salt, cilantro, and lime juice, blend on high for 2-3 minutes.Step 3
Transfer to sealed container and chill for About an hour. Makes 2 1/2 cups. Good in the fridge for one week.Used fit dip, enchiladas, etc. The absolute best I have had. Please try it you won’t be disappointed.

JOAN ELLISON

Mazatlan4Sale team member.

Quote by Karen Sloan

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Solaria Beachfront Condo

Experience a world of pure relaxation at Solaria Tower in Mazatlán, Mexico.

Your 2-bedroom paradise is found on the grounds of the magnificent condo on the 5th floor of Solaria Tower.
Experience a world of pure relaxation at Solaria Tower in Mazatlán, Mexico. Your 2-bedroom paradise is found on the grounds of the magnificent condo on the 5th floor of Solaria Tower, a refined and sophisticated privately owned resort community. Occupying a private stretch of Cerritos Beach, Mazatlán’s most famous stretch of sand. Feel the life’s pressures melt away as you survey breathtaking vistas of Deer Island, golden sand, and the sparkling Sea of Cortez.

Begin and end each day around the alfresco table of your private balcony. As the sun rises higher in the endless blue sky, take to a chaise longue and watch boats skim the horizon. Explore the grounds, where you’ll have exclusive access to beach loungers and several pristine pool areas. Indulge yourself with a gourmet experience on-site, or relax in a soothing sauna. After a day of indulgence, keep active in the fully-equipped gym.

Inside, hundreds of individual touches have each been carefully planned, creating an exceptional standard of Authentic Mexican Décor elegance. The spacious living room, with a finely upholstered lounge set, resides next to immense picture windows and a pocket glass wall. State-of-the-art features are found throughout, including central air-conditioning, home theater equipment, Wi-Fi, and more. The gourmet kitchen has every premium appliance you could want for preparing feasts. Dine around a granite breakfast bar or the regency dining room set.

Discover the tranquil, uninterrupted rest you crave in any of your condo’s two well-appointed bedrooms. Fine linens and soft mattresses adorn King size beds in the master and queen in the other. The spacious master suite leads out to a charming balcony overlooking the azure sea. Its spectacular en-suite houses both a jacuzzi relaxation tub and a walk-in shower.

You’ll be excused for not wanting to leave the grounds, but when you do, you’ll find adventure at every turn. Stroll the long shoreline of Cerritos Beach for a glimpse of Mazatlán’s beauty. Explore the town for shopping, dining, and nightlife in excess. Boat tours, whale watching trips can be arranged through your concierge.

Amenities:
Lobby & Lounge Area
Public Telephone
Gym
Dressing Rooms w/ baths
Sauna
Terrace w/ Ocean View
Lounge w/ Grill
Infinity Pool & Jacuzzi
Sunbathing area w/ Lounge Chairs
Shower Area
Beach Access

Master Bedroom
King Bed
Large Closet
Private Bathroom w/ Tub & Shower

Guest Bedroom
Two Twin Beds
Bathroom

Lovely Oceanfront Patio Space with Outdoor Table for 6 & Gas BBQ

Chef’s Kitchen- fully equipped with refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, small appliances, and dishes.