We spent the first week of january at the PBM resort and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a studio with a kitchenette which was very comfortable. The beds were extremely comfortable.The resort is obviously not new, but it is spotlessly clean and well maintained. We were lucky enough to have an ocean view room, and enjoyed watching the sunset from our balcony. The resort was very quiet, we never had any problems finding a good spot by the pool. Mazatlan seemed much quieter in general this year, probably due to the tourist warnings. The airport was nearly empty when we arrived , and we didn't even have to dodge the timeshare sales people this time! I have to say that at no time did we feel unsafe.

One of the perks of staying at PBM was thst it was within easy walking distance to several good restaurants. Panchos is right across the street, and we had two excellent meals there includung fresh red snapper. they brought the whole fish to the table for our inspection before cooking it. Delicious! We made the trip down to Chili's pepper for lunch a couple of times as well and had fresh shrimp fahita's and Pacificos with a fantastic ocean view. Of course we had to go to Gus Y Gus one evening and have the coconut shrimp as well, but we took one of the Pulmonias for 50 pesos. It was a bit chilly, but a lot faster than walking! We had breakfast at the resort each day, which was very affordable and the omelets were delicious. We were not as impressed with the dinners we had at Cilantros. They were rather pricy and not as tasty as what we could get at any of the area restaurants.

We took the free shuttle from PBM to the Emerald Bay. While I have to admit that the PBEB is beautiful, it is also enormous. We decided it would have taken us all week just to figure out where we were going. The really big difference was the beach. The beach at PBEB is very rocky and not near as nice as the one at PBM.

The highlight of our trip was a whalewatching expeditionOnca Explorations. Saol Herrera was our guide and was very knowledgible and friendly. We were fortunate enough to see five humpback whales that put on quite a show for us. Large pods of bottlenose dolphins refused to be ignored and put on quite a show as well. We also saw one sealion sunning himself as well. The trip was well worth the money.

This was our second trip to Mazatlan, and we would go again in a heartbeat!

This was my first visit to Mexico and it was wonderful. This resort was SO nice - I could not believe that the property was 30 years old, it was beautiful. It was such a relaxing experience, just what I had hoped for while visiting Mazatlan.

My husband and I have decided that as Mazatlan has been our favorite Mexican destination. I'm sure this is largely due to the excellent experience we've had at the Pueblo Bonito. It is a little older and shows its age in some areas but it is also what makes it so charming. We went to this hotel for the first time in 2005. The same friendly staff is still there and remembers us well. If you are offered to listen to the timeshare deal it's actually worth the couple hours it takes from start to finish. You get a great breakfast, and who knows, you might even decide that you'd like to buy, by the end of the speech. One thing is for certain... the rental of the jet ski is so worth the money!

The first thing that we always enjoy about Pueblo Bonito in Mazatlan is that we know we'll see the beach and ocean, (that includes sunsets), every visit. Next, the staff is so warm and friendly as are the beach vendors. If you wish them to come up to you, they will, but otherwise, they stay away. Speaking of beach vendors, watch for the fruit man. For just a few pesos you can have one or two cups a day of a variety of fruits in a cup that are brimming with flavor!! (Be sure to get the lime juice and cayenne pepper throughout!!) I would never have thought that cayenne pepper brought out the flavor in fruit that way!

One can tell that this property is beginning to age as the rooms are becoming somewhat "old fashioned" compared to Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay and the other properties at which we have stayed in Mexico; but this property has a real historic and romantic flavor of old Mexico with all of the tile throughout.

In addition, the proximity of this property is great to a number of eating places like "The Place" for breakfast down the street one block, Casa Marinara about three blocks, and Casa Country, about 1/2 mile, (a nice 15 minute walk or quick pulmonia ride). In addition, for about 70 pesos, one can take the pulmonia, (souped up golf carts for up to four), to the Gold Zone where there are many more restaurants as well as motels and shops.

A bit farther down from the Gold Zone is the WalMart and Sam's Club, and just down from those is the baseball field where the Venados de Mazatlan play. If you've never been to a Mexican League baseball game, go in the months of September through early January. It is an experience you'll remember always and is a very inexpensive and enjoyable time. Plan on entertainment "throughout" the ball game, and oh yes, there is a serious baseball game going on too!

Another few miles will take you into town and you can see more of "authentic" Mazatlan with it's open air shops, their version of fast food, and fresh meat markets. There is one shop that makes tortillas on site there on the corner.

In addition, just south of this area is the theater district, (Plaza Mechado), Machado Square, where one can go to see a bustle of activity and be sure to dine at Pedro and Lola's on the corner. It is excellent and if you're fortunate, you'll see a band playing the evening you are dining.

All in all, Mazatlan is a great place to vacation! Please do not concern yourself with the rumors of illicit activity here. We've "never" had a bad experience in Mazatlan since we've started going 8 or 9 years ago. As anywhere, if you want trouble you can find it I'm sure; but we've never run into any and always take city taxis and city buses.