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November 2020 1 TAKE ONE FREE GRATIS TOME UNO October, 2020 Volume 28 Number 1-2 120.1 Millions Views “Mazatlan’s Most Trusted Independent Magazine & Visitors’ Guide” -Recommended by The Chicago Tribune 2 November 2020 GENERAL INFORMATION The deadline for ads, classifieds, articles, and North Beach. letters to the editor is on or before the 15th of each month for the edition ahead in order to be considered in the paper. From the Publisher’s Desk We have the right to reject or edit all submissions and ads as we see fit. Mazatlan’s Pacific Pearl is published monthly by Michael J. Veselik, Reg. 540998, Publisher, since 1992. COMING BACK Slowly Total or partial reproduction of any of the contents herein is strictly prohibited. All rights By Michael Veselik world with our online paper and internet reserved under International and Pan American pages since 1997. We made five books copyright conventions. Opinions expressed in articles in this paper are not necessarily From Malecón, Avenida Camarón Sábalo. he Pearl has been through on Guide and Directory of Mazatlán and those of the Publisher. The Publisher is not many devaluations, inflation maps for easy use of getting around. responsible for the contents of advertisements in this paper. Tspikes and peso currency NEWLY PAVED STREETS rate fluctuations over our 28 years Streets Camarón Sábalo and Rafael ADVERTISING We offer Classified Ads, charged per in business here in Mazatlán. We Buelna are mostly done, just finishing have moved to our house 3 times so month, prices plus I.V.A. mediums, drains, painting bike paths We also offer online Display Ads. that we could come out with a paper and signage. every month. This year 2020, after five No Out of Country Checks months of no income, by the grace of LASTLY, God and Carnaval T-Shirt sales we got We hope the best for our clients, AD DEADLINE through most of it. Keep employees on It must be paid before the 15th of the friends, and neighbors are able to hang month and the information sent at before Social Security and small salary. Thanks on and prosper for the up coming year. and finalized on the 20th of the month to our land lord too. But Bancomer It’s amazing to me for the past five preceding publication. Bank, we’ll talk about that bias at years we don’t have one developer another time, after 30 years of doing VISIT US advertising for foreigners of the 30 Av. Camarón Sábalo #2601 L-11, Sábalo business there. plus condos, resorts, housing here Country (below Los Zarapes Rest.) ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 28 in Mazatlán. That also applies to the International franchised real estate CALL US YEARS Local dial 669 913 0117 or 669 913 4411 Avenida Rafael Buelna, companies here. The five-year test to US 011 52 669 913 0117 / 669 913 44 11 Over the years the Pearl has genuinely only advertise to the Nationals is drying been helpful to this community, we up and hopefully Secretary of Tourism, OFFICE HOURS have supported the police, the fire developers, real estate companies and Mon to Fri: 9 am to 5 pm Sat: Closed department, Angela Peralta Theater, other educated individuals will see the EMAIL & WEBSITE Art walk its first five years, all future in marketing to both National and orphanages, adults without homes, [email protected] International again. Maybe we will see www.pacificpearl.com beach cleanup, graffiti painting, helped Costco.!!! drives as the back pack program for CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lions Club, collected and donated Vaya con Dios! Lesley Martinson, Mazatlán Jack, Nelly nearly $50,000 dollars of used and Michael Rickenbacker, and Maaike Hoekstra. new baseball equipment to Rotary and Police department, Pro & For México PACIFIC PEARL STAFF Ladies Clubs, Cancer drives, food Publisher: Michael J. Veselik [email protected] drives, plus had a Sandcastle contest for three years, a Pacific Pearl Golf Co-Editor: Bonnie Heflin Tournament that benefited the police. Over the years we had questionnaires Manager: Sylvia Mora on many items that were going on [email protected] at the moment for the different Governments. The biggest thing Design: Raquel Méndez Avenida Camarón Sábalo, North End. that we accomplished is that we [email protected] promoted Mazatlán all around the WE ALSO PUBLISH MICHAEL VESELIK Founder/Director/Publisher of the Mazatlán’s Pacific Pearl for 28 years. Among the advertisements, it contains useful information about schedules of special events, emergency telephone numbers, maps of the city, and restaurant guide. It is free of charge. [email protected] /mazatlanspacificpearl MAKE ME AN OFFER THE FLAVOR TELLER MAZATLÁN Get ready for Carnaval.................04 03 by Lesley Martinson 08 by Maaike Hoekstra 09 CONFIDENTIAL Tide Chart.....................................04 “Welcome Back” “Street Food in times of by Nelly Rickenbacker Mazatlán Map.........................06-07 Coronavirus” Contents Consular Phone Numbers.............09 of STRANGER IN LET’S PLAY BALL! Mazatlán Tourist Tips...................10 05 PARADISE COOKING IN MÉXICO 11 by Simon Lynds by Mazatlán Jack 08 by Christine Yerbic Venados Games Calendar.............10 “Mazatlán, the Best Resort” “Chorreadas-Gorditas” Classifieds.....................................10 Table Table What do ghosts put on their cereal in the morning? “Boo” berries and “boo”nanas. November 2020 3 Make me an Offer WELCOME Back!!! By Lesley Martinson Rental and sales deposits should be held by the Real Estate Agency, not to be released ith any economical demise, the to the seller or rental owner until the October 12 is a busy day, transaction closes. with 3 holidays packed into it: scammers arise. With the current International situation, some You may choose to be represented by any l Canadian Thanksgiving. This W places are hit harder than others, in the agent you choose, build a relationship! holiday shares many similarities case of Mazatlán we are seeing a higher rate The challenges of buying and selling can be with its American equivalent. of scamming. We all love it here, love the However, there are a number handled without you being present, reducing people, but with the good come the bad and your health risks if you are a susceptible of things that set the Canadian also the desperate. Real Estate is one place Thanksgiving apart! person, and wish not to travel. Experienced you might find some odd goings-on, you agents know how to handle this process l Columbus Day (U.S.), a federal might note in rentals more than sales but seamlessly, take no risks! holiday, is observed on the second both for sure. We urge you to make sure that Monday in October. It was on you are using an Agent with AMPI, check While transactions in México are lengthy October 12, 1492, that Christopher credentials, using a company rather than and tedious at times, it is completely safe to Columbus landed on a small island solo agents adds a level of protection and buy or rent with the proper representation! in the Bahamas, convinced that he confidence. Ask around town for referrals. Let the professionals do their job to get you the perfect home! had reached Asia. If you are not present, try to have a friend l Indigenous Peoples’ Day meet and handle the rental deposit at this Stay safe everyone and enjoy our beautiful (U.S.)—a holiday that celebrates end for you. Most scams are done via the city! the history and cultures of internet and they do not really want to be **The markets have stayed stable during indigenous peoples native to seen or met. the Coronavirus situation; people know what is today the United States. what they want- Mazatlán!!!!! Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated in cities and states LESLEY MARTINSON across the country, often as an Is the only Realtor (Broker) in Sinaloa with a CIPS designation. A Worldwide recognized designation. alternative to Columbus Day. www.canamericanrealty.com CanAmericanIntlRealty CanAmericanIntl What do you get when you take the inside out of a hotdog? A “hollow” weenie. 4 November 2020 LANAO a Journey through Time Mazatlán International Carnaval makes the mazatlecos dream about its 123rd edition to be held from February 11 to 16, 2021. THE VINEYARD CHURCH It’s an international church with locks, harlequins, and a wonderful the Latin “Navis” and the Catalan “Nau, branches in most of the world’s world similar to that of Lewis Carroll’s and means ship or boat. This word refers countries. Cstories will take over the streets of La to the vehicle in which the character of The Mazatlán branch, located in the Perla del Pacífico, in the 2021 edition of the the Mazatlán International Carnaval 2021 heart of the Golden Zone, offers Mazatlán International Carnaval. travels through time. weekly services in both Spanish and Because of the Coronavirus, its doubtful The subtheme is an imaginary time traveler English, while its main focus is on Mazatlán will have the same number of girl called Clocki, who represents the helping the poor and needy, with an attendants as Cultura reported in 2019. steampunk culture. emphasis on children. Sundays at 9:00 So much depends on Covid-19, however Steampunk is a retro-futuristic subgenre a.m. on August 15, 2020, Luis Guillermo “El in the economy of Mazatlán.” of science fiction or science fantasy that “La Viña” Culto Español, Sunday Químico” Benítez Torres, Mazatlán’s incorporates technology and aesthetic 11:00 a.m. mayor, made the statement: What we know about Mazatlán Ph. 669-916-5114. International Carnaval 2021. designs inspired by 19th-century industrial “If conditions aren’t favorable next February steam-powered machinery. Email: [email protected] The Carnaval is the biggest annual event Look for the bright yellow building at to host the maximum party, it will have to be Carnaval occurs over six days and includes canceled to avoid risks.