For people planning to visit Mazatlán for short and long-term stays alike, savvy travelers and those looking for a permanent place in the sun have long relied on this unique and personal guidebook since its first modest edition in 2001. While packed with the basic information one needs for a fulfilling vacation, author Charles Hall also shares his and other's experiences and observations about long-term stays in the Mexican resort and retirement community, helping both the newcomer and old-timer in smoothly sailing through their stay. Everything from where to eat to where to have a blender repaired, from finding a hotel room to buying a house, from finding new friends to finding a cause, is covered here in a friendly, conversational style. This new sixth edition has been exhaustively edited, updated, and revised making it truly the single most essential item on anyone's list of things to pack when headed for the Pearl of the Pacific.