El Cid Vacations Club Reveals Why Mazatlán is Such a Popular Cruise Port

MAZATLÁN, Mexico, Jan. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- El Cid Vacations Club reveals the many reasons that Mazatlán is one of the world's most visited cruise ports. It's all about the beautiful weather, the limitless opportunities for fun, and the fact that Mazatlán is a vacationer's paradise second to none.

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The famous "Love Boat" recently celebrated the 50^th anniversary of Princess Cruises by visiting Mazatlán in a nostalgic cruise that reminded many of how long the city has been an integral part of the world's idea of "vacation." It's easy to forget that a half-century ago there were very few cruise ships and even the idea of spending a week or two aboard a ship was considered a rarity.

According to the team at El Cid Vacations Club, everything has changed in those five decades, with cruises now a commonplace way to spend a vacation and Mazatlán one of the world's most popular places for cruise travelers to visit.

The city's unique geographical location, on an accessible port and situated amid a zone of perfect year-round weather, is just one of the reasons that cruise ships from all the major lines consider Mazatlán a must-see port of call. Tourists appreciate the fact that it is Mexico's only beach-based colonial city, where travelers can enjoy lazy days in the sand, casual shopping trips around town, or more educational explorations in the historic district. El Cid Vacations Club notes that Mazatlán truly has something to offer for every traveler's tastes.

Without a doubt the most important tourism event of the year is Carnaval in Mazatlán. Each February, vacationers and locals enjoy the many parades, art shows, fireworks displays, street entertainment, and concerts. The crowning of Carnaval King and Queen is one of the highlights of the event, as are the showcasing of the many paper statues (known as monigotes) that decorate the boardwalk during Carnaval. The celebration is on a par with its counterparts that are held in New Orleans and Rio every year at the same time.

There's always a reason for vacationers to visit Mazatlán, whether for Carnaval in February, or any of the other annual festivals and year-round sites and attractions. The Love Boat sailed to Mazatlán more than 50 years ago, but travelers are still discovering some of the hidden wonders of Mexico's most magical vacation paradise.

For a quick video tour of the many wonders of Mazatlan vacations, click here.

El Cid Vacations Club is a global leader in the vacation ownership and resort industry, delivering a wide variety of memorable vacation experiences for members. El Cid Vacations Club continually strives to enhance its member services and guest experiences. Members are invited to take advantage of downloading the complimentary El Cid Vacations Club Member mobile app available on both the App Store and Google Play (keyword "ecvc"). This application allows members to stay up to date on the most recent news, make reservations, and always stay in contact with El Cid Vacations Club. This is the perfect opportunity for El Cid Vacations Club members to plan their next dream vacation at one of the many stunning El Cid properties. For more information, visit http://www.elcidvacationsclub.com.

Media Contact: El Cid Vacations Club, El Cid Vacations Club, 1 866 552 7320, ownersrelations@elcid.com.mx

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