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Below are listed several of the
smaller out-of-the-way towns that Mazatlan, Mexico is famed for and well worth the time and effort to visit!
~ Concordia, Mexico ~
Concordia is one of several small,
picturesque colonial towns in the Sierra Madre foothills and makes a pleasant day trip from Mazatlán. Founded
in 1565, Concordia has an 18th-century church with a baroque façade and elaborately decorated columns. Hot
mineral springs are nearby. The village is known for its manufacture of high-quality pottery
and hand-carved furniture. [Note: about a
45-minute drive E. of Mazatlán]
~ Copala, Mexico ~
Like Concordia, Copala was founded in 1565 as one of Mexico's first
mining towns. Its church dates back to 1748. Colonial
houses line cobblestone streets and meandering burros are as numerous as human pedestrians. Copala
is 40km (25mi) past Concordia, on highway 40. Once you're there, the town is small enough
to tour on foot.
~ Cosalá, Mexico ~
In the mountains north of Mazatlán,
Cosalá is a beautiful colonial mining village dating from 1550. It has a 17th-century
church and a museum in a colonial mansion on the plaza. Attractions nearby include Vado Hondo, a bathing resort with a large natural swimming pool and three waterfalls, 15km (9mi) from
town. [Note:
To get to Cosalá, go north on highway 15 for 113km (70mi) to the turnoff and then go about 45km (28mi) up into the
mountains]
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