Mazatlán

[ mah-sah-tlahn ]

noun

1. a seaport in S Sinaloa, in W Mexico.

Mazatlán

/ maθaˈtlan /

noun

1. a port in W Mexico, in S Sinaloa on the Pacific: situated opposite the tip of the peninsula of Lower California, for which it is the chief link with the mainland. Pop: 406 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

We’re in a period of increased solar activity, and there was another big show last Thursday night, with aurora borealis visible as far south as Texas, San Diego, and Mazatlan.

From Slate

Until the 1980s, the state of Sinaloa was best known for its agriculture and seafood industries, along with the signature beach resort city of Mazatlán.

From Los Angeles Times

“This recognition signifies another year of intensive work with many others who have been part of the journey,” said Palencia, who lives in Mazatlan.

From Los Angeles Times

Last week, as Victoria Sahami, the owner of Sirius Travel, was preparing to guide a group of tourists in Mazatlán, Mexico, for Monday’s big event, she was also planning for these other upcoming eclipses.

From New York Times

But the Seattleites who traveled to the path of totality — a 115-mile-wide band stretching from Mazatlán, Mexico, to Newfoundland, Canada — were treated with a rare sight.

From Seattle Times