The People Make the Place (Mazatlan Part III)
Although the days since our Mexican vacation are passing by much too quickly, I have one more Mazatlan topic to address before I put the subject to rest. The people.
The individuals we encountered on our vacation were truly kind, sincere and generous with their time and knowledge. Everyone from the hotel’s waiter/valet/anything-you-need man to the pulmonia drivers and their willingness to pump up the base on their “tricked out” rides provided pleasant and interesting interactions.
Of course, my favorite was our hotel proprietor—Conchita. We first encountered this sweet, unassuming lady at the Mazatlan airport where she was waiting to pick us up. And since I missed that specific detail of our travel plans, it was such a pleasant surprise. I’ve never had someone waiting for me while holding a sign with my name!
As we drove through the city to her establishment, Casey and Conchita conversed easily. While I gazed out the windows taking it all in, Casey tested his local knowledge and vacation ideas on our own local guide. In response, Conchita provided us with a brief history of the area, her hotel and the local politics. You really can learn so much just by listening and asking the right questions…
When we arrived at the hotel, I was quickly convinced this would be a relaxing and memorable stay. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating—even the few times when there was a bit of a language barrier. And the hotel itself was beautiful. Conchita proudly showed us before photos of the German mansion ruins that she painstakingly turned into the small establishment before us. Amazing!
If anyone feels the urge to visit the Pacific side of Mexico and take in a little local culture, I’d highly recommend setting your sites on Mazatlan, Casa Lucila and the good people of the city.
Happy days!
The individuals we encountered on our vacation were truly kind, sincere and generous with their time and knowledge. Everyone from the hotel’s waiter/valet/anything-you-need man to the pulmonia drivers and their willingness to pump up the base on their “tricked out” rides provided pleasant and interesting interactions.
Of course, my favorite was our hotel proprietor—Conchita. We first encountered this sweet, unassuming lady at the Mazatlan airport where she was waiting to pick us up. And since I missed that specific detail of our travel plans, it was such a pleasant surprise. I’ve never had someone waiting for me while holding a sign with my name!
As we drove through the city to her establishment, Casey and Conchita conversed easily. While I gazed out the windows taking it all in, Casey tested his local knowledge and vacation ideas on our own local guide. In response, Conchita provided us with a brief history of the area, her hotel and the local politics. You really can learn so much just by listening and asking the right questions…
When we arrived at the hotel, I was quickly convinced this would be a relaxing and memorable stay. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating—even the few times when there was a bit of a language barrier. And the hotel itself was beautiful. Conchita proudly showed us before photos of the German mansion ruins that she painstakingly turned into the small establishment before us. Amazing!
If anyone feels the urge to visit the Pacific side of Mexico and take in a little local culture, I’d highly recommend setting your sites on Mazatlan, Casa Lucila and the good people of the city.
Happy days!
Labels: boutique hotel, Casa Lucila, Mazatlan
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