Pacifico Brewery in Mazatlan, Mexico

Mazatlan in the Mexican state of Sinaloa is not the typical tourist destination. Not as loud or bright as other cities, and certainly not as crowded; Mazatlan caters to those wishing to enjoy a relaxing vacation without the blinding ambiance of other locations. Mazatlan is an old city, yet its charm and appeal are great. The beaches here are white, the ocean blue and the people friendly. Mazatlan does not depend on tourism as a way of life and has never been in a rush to dazzle potential visitors. The Zona Dorada is the area of Mazatlan that caters to tourists and where the majority of the hotels, shops and restaurants can found. This area is right next to the several beaches that could easily pass as among the most beautiful in all of Mexico. Mazatlan offers visitors with much more than the typical vacation of sun and beach.

There are several historical landmarks and places of beauty that visitors to this city can see and tour. There are bull fights, amazing cathedrals and plazas steeped in history that could have very well been pulled from the pages of fiction. There is also the Pacifico Brewery.

Founded by three German immigrants in 1900, the Pacifico Brewery uses the time tested methods to create pilsner style beer. The brewery was purchased by Modelo Group in the 1950s that creates some of the most popular beer in the world today.

Tours are offered of the Pacifico Brewery. Unlike other tours who only allow visitors to view the brewing process behind a glass; the Pacifico Brewery brings the tours down on the production floor. The best part of the tour for many happens afterwards with beer tasting.

The Pacifico Brewery offers a unique vacation choice that other locations do not have or offer. The Brewery has been a part of Mazatlan for years and its history and future is directly linked to that of the city's.