First stop: Mazatlan

Mazatlan is probably the poorest of the three stops, but it had awesome weather and natural beauty and beaches plus we got a good deal. For our group of 14 for $30 per person we got a tour of the city, then a ferry took us to Stone Island nearby, then we got a pass for two activities, and a lunch all for $30 per person. So we went horse back riding on the beach and banana boating. Plus later we also rented an ATV. The poorer the city the clinger the sellers are. They walk around the beach trying to sell you things, but at least you can negotiate on the price.