Hospice Mazatlán Announces 8th Annual Golf Tournament

by Murry Page

11 Nov 14 

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The largest and most prestigious amateur golf tournament in Mazatlán was announced today by Gordon Wainwright, Hospice Mazatlán Board Member and Chairman of its Annual Golf Tournament.

As in the past, the 8^th annual golf tournament will be held at the Estrella del Mar golf course. This is the same golf course where the Latinoamérica Professional Golf Association held its golf tournament last month.

This year the Hospice Mazatlán golf tournament will accept 144 golfers for a day of competition and fun. Participants do not have to be star players, as the form of tournament play will be four person teams, “no handicap,” “best ball” and “scramble.” About 30 volunteers will be available to ensure the participants have a day of fun, while supporting one of Mazatlán’s worthy charities.

The tee time for the golf tournament is set for January 10, 2015, with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entrance fee is 1,500 pesos per golfer, the same as last year.

Special prizes will await the golfers on various holes around the golf course, including a “hole in one” prize on each of the golf course’s 3-par holes. One such prize is a new Volkswagen automobile.

Holders of winning raffle numbers will find a host of gifts, such as a Weber grill, Golf Gift Basket, and many more.

Before starting their day of golf the participants will be served a buffet breakfast and when they finish their round a Bar-B-Que lunch provided by Mazatlán’s famous restaurateur Diego Becerra, owner and operator of El Presidio and the adjacent and newly opened Companía Minera will be waiting for them.

Prizes and trophies will be presented following the luncheon.

The entrance fee includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, buffet breakfast, prizes, raffles, and Bar-B-Que luncheon. Sign up early to guarantee your day of fun.

For additional information or to register for the tournament, please contact one of the following volunteers:

Gordon Wainwright – Phone: 913-3683 or Email: gwainwright@aol.com

Jack Sieber – Phone: 985-2346 or Email: jack.sieber@yahoo.com

Dave Croly – Phone: 982-5472 or Email: dcroly2424@gmail.com

Terry Topf – Phone: 176-6364 or Email: terryt204@gmail.com

Mazatlán saw almost one million visitors over Semana Santa

by Murry Page

21 Apr 14 

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From Sunday, April 13 through Saturday, April 19 Mazatlán played host to 945,100 visitors, according to Francisco Córdova Celaya, Secretary of Tourism for the state of Sinaloa.

He said that on Saturday alone it is estimated that 211,000 people invaded the city’s beaches, while another 30,000 played on the beaches of Stone Island.

Olas Altas, or “Bandódormo” as it was called, had a projected 55,000 people on Saturday.

We saw a lot of tourists from the states of Durango, Jalisco and Monterrey, Córdova Celaya said. He added that many of the tourists returned home yesterday and most of the rest will be leaving the city today.

(from Noroete)

Paintball “Gotcha” Tournament Comes to Stone Island

by Maureen Dietrich

 7 Mar 14 

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With the participation of 15 States and the Distrito Federal, for the first time in history a national “Gotcha” paintball tournament will be held in Mazatlán on Stone Island March 15 and 16.

Liesser Rodríguez Sandoval, coordinator of the event, said a total of 600 competitors divided into 16 teams will take part in the tournament to be played out on the island´s beaches and among the mangroves. He told media he has coordinated with representatives from the army, navy and municipal sports department to ensure a quality, family recreational event.

Competitors will be divided into two armies with six different missions. The army completing the most missions will be declared winners.

(from Noroeste)

Treasure Hunt in the Footsteps of the Pirates of Mazatlan

Mazatlan, Mexico (PRWEB) December 16, 2013 

There are three different formats of the Treasure Hunt:

The real Treasure Hunt

Mazatlan has an impressive history. In the 16th century it was a major port for Spanish galleons. Gold and silver from the nearby Sierra Madre Mountains were loaded onto ships. This attracted some of the notorious pirates, including Sir Francis Drake. The pirates used this natural harbor as hiding place from which they attacked the treasure-laden galleons that sailed Mexico’s western coast. They buried parts of their loot on the islands of Mazatlan.

Travel Secret Mexico will start a treasure hunt on Deer Island in January 2014. Adventure Travelers from all over the world are invited to join an expert team for the ongoing expeditions. Metal detectors, keyhole cameras and 3D mapping will be used for the search. This extensive archaeological, geological and ecological research involves three scientists with a background in marine biology, oceanography and cartography. The treasure hunters are not going to dig holes or do anything destructive to the environment, because Deer Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The organized Treasure Hunt

This format is for children and their mothers who cannot physically work on the search sites on the islands.

Their Treasure Hunt starts with a series of cryptic clues and involves travel across the city and region. They will discover the breath-taking landscapes, unspoiled coastline, rich culture and long history of this beautiful country, experience its safety and serenity and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Mazatlan.

All events will be filmed for broadcast at a later date. Regular updates will also be provided via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

The virtual Treasure Hunt

People worldwide can follow the real Treasure Hunt and provide input for the action teams. This interactive format combined with the TV shows provides participants with an exciting new experience. We call this format Edutrainment – The fusion of Education, Training and Entertainment.

Media Contact: 
Herbert J. Kellner, Executive Producer
E-Mail: info(at)travelsecretsmexico(dot)com
Phone: 760-930-0157 (US Cell Phone)

Treasure Hunt in the Footsteps of the Pirates of Mazatlán

by Maureen Dietrich on 12 Dec 13
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Mazatlan, Mexico, December 12, 2013:

Travel Secrets Mexico, the Documentary TV Series on FamilyNet Television, announces a Special Edition of the TV Show where treasure hunters search the islands of Mazatlán for long forgotten and hidden pirate bounty.

The historical background for the hunt begins in the 16th century when Mazatlán was a major port for Spanish galleons. Gold and silver from the nearby Sierra Madre Mountains were loaded onto ships. This attracted some of the more notorious pirates, including Sir Francis Drake. The pirates used this natural harbor as a hiding place from which they attacked the treasure-laden galleons that sailed Mexico¹s western coast. They buried parts of their loot on the islands of Mazatlán.

The documentary is divided into three separate treasure hunts:

The Real Treasure Hunt

Travel Secret Mexico will start a treasure hunt on Deer Island in January 2014. Adventure Travelers from all over the world are invited to join an expert team for the ongoing expeditions. Metal detectors, keyhole cameras and 3D mapping will be used for the search. This extensive archaeological, geological and ecological research involves three scientists with a background in marine biology, oceanography and cartography. The treasure hunters are not going to dig holes or do anything destructive to the environment, because Deer Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Organized Treasure Hunt

This format is for children and their mothers who cannot physically work on the search sites on the islands.

Their Treasure Hunt starts with a series of cryptic clues and involves travel across the city and region. They will discover the breath-taking landscapes, unspoiled coastline, rich culture and long history of this beautiful country, experience its safety and serenity and enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Mazatlán.

The Virtual Treasure Hunt

People worldwide can follow the real Treasure Hunt and provide input for the action teams. This interactive format combined with the TV shows provides participants with an exciting new experience. We call this format “Edutrainment,” ­ the fusion of Education, Training and Entertainment.

All events will be filmed for broadcast at a later date. Regular updates will also be provided via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

For more information, contact:

Herbert J. Kellner, Executive Producer
E-Mail: info@travelsecretsmexico.com
Phone: 760-930-0157