From the Publisher's Desk
Maz Websites
For all the website browsers out there, we list below recommended sites where you will find reputable information on Mazatlán. These sites are operated by people who live in Mazatlán and know their stuff:
 
www.freemaz.com
The Historic Downtown Project: Information on the restoration happening in Mazatlán´s old town
The Old Town Group: Information on this civic improvement group, their aims and concerns
The Instrument Donation Project: What instruments, sheet music and strings can you donate to the Mazatlán Youth Orchestra? This site will help you decide
 
www.maztravel.com
Mazatlán Online Properties: a database of properties for sale in the greater Mazatlán area
Friends Amigos Home Exchange: worldwide home exchange site currently listing 367 homes
Mazatlán Online Phone Directory: sign-up site for Mazatlán´s foreign community telephone directory
 
www.pacificpearl.com
Make a Child Smile Project: An annual Christmas charity event in Mazatlán. Donate a pair of shoes to disadvantaged kids
Restaurant Guide: Read reviews, menus and write-ups on some of the best eating places in Mazatlán
Sports Schedules & Events: What´s happening every month in Mazatlán, including baseball schedules, Carnaval, local events
Baseball for Kids: coming soon—a Pearl sponsored drop box for gloves, balls, bats and mitts for kids who can´t afford the equipment to play Mexico´s national sport
 
The message boards on these three sites are open to everyone.
 
Nuevo Mazatlán
The Pacific Pearl is currently editing its 2004 edition of The Official Guide & Directory to Mazatlán, Mexico, but we need your help. We have been unable to gather information on the area known as Nuevo Mazatlán which lies north of Pueblo Bonito at Emerald Bay. If any of our readers have specific knowledge of this area, please write or call us.
 
Michael J. Veselik
Publisher