http://freephotooftheday.com Daily Photo and Fun Facts On Budget Travel And Other Frugality Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tourist Information There is tourist information in a large building by the statue of the wild stag along the Olas Altas Promenade (waterfront) in Mazatlan. The bathrooms in the building are clean. There is filtered water to refill water bottles. The staff are friendly and helpful. Well ... http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/12/tourist-information-mazatlan-mexico/ Pedro, The Tortoise This tortoise was walking (very slowly) in a yard in Mazatlan. While I was snapping photos through the gate, a girl living there came home. She very nicely brought the tortoise closer for photos and told us his name was Pedro. http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/11/pedro-the-tortoise-mazatlan-mexico/ (Click On Photo To Enlarge) Angela Peralta Theater This neo-classical gem is one of the few 19th century theaters still in operation in northwestern Mexico. It was built and named for businessman Manuel Rubio by engineer Andres Librado Tapia and its grand opening took place in February of 1874. For ... http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/10/angela-peralta-theater-mazatlan-mexico/ (Click On Photo To Enlarge) The Spring (Carnaval and Carnizales West Corner) This was the location of a spring which in the 19th century provided Mazatlan’s small population with ongoing supplies of water filtered through the rocky terrain of neighboring Icebox Hill (Cerro de la Neveria). http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/09/the-spring-mazatlan-mexico/ Cruise Ship Terminal The port where the cruise ships dock is a working port. It is quite busy and a bit of a hike to get out of. The port offers a free shuttle to the entrance (the white tent) where there are quite a few craft and eating/drinking ... http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/08/cruise-ship-terminal-mazatlan-mexico/ Watching The Surf The hubby and I sat and watched the surf splash against the rocks along the Olas Altas Promenade. Never the same show twice. http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/07/sea-and-surf-mazatlan-mexico/ Titanik Someone has a sick sense of humor. We couldn’t NOT take a photo of this water taxi called Titanik. http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/06/titanik-stone-island-mazatlan-mexico/ Helicopter tours are offered of Stone Island and Mazatlan. A little pricey for the frugal traveler but a fun indulgence. http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/05/helicopter-over-stone-island-mazatlan-mexico/ Mazatlan is a popular cruise ship stop. Here is the Radiance ‘kissing’ the Splendor. The Radiance left the port first. http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/04/cruise-ships-at-mazatlan-mexico/ Stone Island is a resort type getaway from Mazatlan. There’s a beach and some (rather poor) snorkeling. Water Taxis can be taken a short walk from the cruise ships and cost $2 U.S. per person roundtrip. Although there is transport offered upon arrival at Stone Island (for ... http://freephotooftheday.com/2010/03/03/stone-island-mazatlan-mexico/