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Mazatlan - How to DIY a budget cruise port visit

Travel with Tanya and Simon
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 3K views๐Ÿ“… 1 years agoโฑ๏ธ 11:36
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we decided that we would explore this port on our own and boy are we glad we actually did

we got to see lots of different sites ate some delicious food and best of all we saved lots of dollars

we absolutely felt safe as we were walking not only the blue line but in the areas um between the historic Center and the Micon

all up we didn't spend any more than $25 for the entire day

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Follow the blue line from the port to the old town for an easy, safe walk
โœ“Start early to avoid the worst of the heat and humidity
โœ“Use the free toilets on the third floor of the department store near the market

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety concerns due to drug trading and cartels โ€” Be aware of surroundings, but it's no different than being back home; the blue line is patrolled by police

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Mazatlan on a budget without a shore excursion
QIs it safe to explore Mazatlan on your own?
QWhat can you see and do in Mazatlan during a 9-hour port stop?

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Port Highlights

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Mazatlan, Mexico is a cruise destination rich in culture, colourful buildings and amazing food. During our Princess cruise in 2023 we explored Mazatlan on our own and had a great day without the cost of an expensive shore excursion. This video is one in a series we are putting together for people who like to explore ports on their own, stick to a budget and take things at their own pace. We have included what things cost us and how much we got to do in our one day port stop in Mazatlan. We share our thoughts on how safe we felt and if we had concerns. We hope you enjoy watching and get some ideas for your own visit to Mazatlan. Subscribe & follow our adventures https://www.youtube.com/@TravelwithTanyaandSimon?_confirmation=1 ๐ŸŒ Instagram ๐ŸŒ Facebook โœ๐Ÿป Check out our past adventures on our travel blog https://tanyastravelblog.wordpress.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:12 Mazatlan 0:27 Port location 1:11 Debarkation procedure 1:37 Walking the Blue Line 3:16 Republica Square 3:29 Uber price 3:54 Basilica Mazatlan 4:24 Mercardo 5:09 Calle Angel Flores 6:03 Malecon 6:17 Mazatlan cliff divers 6:52 Devil's Cave 7:14 Callejon Liverpool 7:54 Toilet tip 8:47 Inside the port gates 8:58 Food in port gates 9:28 Final overview 9:41 Safety 10:35 Total cost #mazatlan #mazatlancruiseport #budgettravel #cruiseport #cruiseshipterminal #travelvlog #travel