The Angela Peralta Theater is one lady who doesn’t mind
revealing her age. Why would she, looking as grand as ever at 130
years? This theater in the heart of Mazatlan’s Historical Center
once suffered from neglect. Not any longer.
During the summer, the city and its residents completed their
refurbishment of the landmark building. Now, fresh paint and bright
lights adorn her elegant facade.
The beautifully restored Angela Peralta is part of a major
revitalization effort for Old Mazatlan to reclaim the grandeur,
vitality and unique style of the area’s historic core. Summer
marked the completion of Phase I, which focused on the restoration,
landscaping and dramatic lighting effects on major colonial
sites.
“Mazatlan is one destination on Mexico’s Pacific Coast with a rich
cultural heritage,” said Carlos Berdegue, Vice President of the
Mazatlan Hotel Association and Tourism Board. “Visitors enjoy
golden sand beaches as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene in
Old Mazatlan.”
Known as El Centro Historico, Old Mazatlan is a 180-block area with
479 buildings designated as national historic landmarks. The
charming colonial district is characterized by cobblestone streets,
fanciful balconies, iron railings, colorful 19th-Century buildings,
parks, lush foliage and a band shell hosting free concerts.
At one time, El Centro was Mazatlan’s commercial center. Today, the
city and its residents are resurrecting the area as a cultural and
entertainment hub. Now on El Centro’s lively streets, people gather
to enjoy shops, museums, art galleries, al fresco dining,
contemporary dance, jazz clubs, concerts and unique examples of
neoclassical architecture.
Located on the Pacific Ocean at the foot of the Sierra Madre
Mountains, Mazatlan is Mexico’s second largest coastal state. The
city is divided into two main areas Old Mazatlan and Zona Dorada,
with a seven-mile coastal road connecting the two. Known for its
sportsfishing, the city is home to Mexico’s largest Pacific Coast
port.
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