This last weekend for President's Day so we headed to Mazatlan to hang out with Chris, Amy & even Teddy! It is a cheap flight for us out of Tijuana & since we have a nice place to stay for free, it almost makes sense to take a vacation to Mexico from Mexico. ha ok but really a change of setting is always nice especially with other people to hang out with & talk to.
One of the highlights of the trip for me was eating at El Cuchupetas.
I love this picture Jeremy got above with the waiters sitting on the curb.
Cuchupetas is famous in Mazatlan. It is in a small neighborhood in Villa Union. They have expanded into 3 different houses, they are so popular. We actually ended up eating here twice & I am still craving it! (Which says a lot because I am not a huge fan of any food in MX)![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF94-j_5WuEtSQkcBCWyxPSz4L2GKfJyNxWMJcjerTDxjBicWnRjfGZkzazeHZIgfsIlBjsTisR7RlEOIAhkcrcjuLwvlaG5InYEORSDwz5ZEG3sYPEa0eesB4ED35AjRJNcRuh7Iq6B_t/s640/DSC_0466.jpg)
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We usually order the crawfish but since they were out of it we went with the shrimp, which was equally as pleasing & delicious. It may not look it, but with the magic sauce on top it is SO yummy!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0e62JgFkIDiI_4CSnL8UcsPM01io4ADf1UJ_8_X8woSdm05JCJcLcpB7TTbl3GXLOOk5QkbZ6yG-w02aCw7jU9skqfUtlgTbN-1kvd9K0gdV0v93iY5jFXVOcxkBlWCzf_LWTWVOZbVUS/s640/IMG_0708.jpg)
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Jeremy thoroughly enjoying his meal. Cuchupetas is a family owned restaurant, 1st generation father on the right of the picture below. He is sorta creepy looking.
The rest of the trip I must have had a gallon of salsa (w chips of course) & 5 pina coladas! You just can't really go wrong with that combination!
One thing I enjoy about Mazatlan is what the houses & bldgs lack in quality they make up for in color. I love how the paint everything such vibrant colors to help detract from the dirtiness. Here are some examples:![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpdkiFsKSXl9rjE98PBcANDm99S_G7lIr7DyHWhCcIWfQ_fBBu0qdgIdyQ9GH_zqwGCRfRvDKMylJHR0E5ljCMtXgdfgbhEHp4zur7Neclwl5g614uIdQILOQytcvNmLQzFzsqgKjxbNA/s640/DSC_0476.jpg)
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Because Jeremy is incapable of going without golfing every second, I accompanied him twice around the course. (I know I'm a good wife :)) I have to say it is a really pretty course with lush greens, a view of the ocean & a million palm trees.
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Good thing I had Amy to hang out with! We were lucky enough to get full body massages & facials! I have never had a facial but really enjoyed it & wish I could get them more often. Just makes your skin feel so fresh & smooth. It was so funny because the the Mexican ladies LOVED Teddy! The seriously went gaga over him. It must be cultural because they all talked in the same baby voice & had no problem squeezing him & asking to hold him right off the bat. Teddy didn't seem to mind :)
SInce we stayed on the resort most of the time we had a lot of down time. It was really nice to read & watch some movies. Teddy really liked watching t.v as well, he even had his own spot on the couch..![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vzer-uMg79UO-XI9XqdUixn1zIPC787G_vy39-oc2gpxBK6HBNefkZ1Sny8qJmirRKHoHzWA-w-6Mr5unlU28ZzJAiSUj7z9H6LzN2qDO1kCdItnWOxM3wGtf9ytRQ9J4kOWsHUlYCrJ/s640/DSC_0529.jpg)
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful trip. For a moment of my day I acted like I was in Mazatlan eating good food, basking in the sun, and swimming in the pool. The moment didn't last long before reality hit me and I looked out the window to it snowing.
ReplyDeleteOh, OHHH Mexico . . .