Sea Shell City Museum in Mazatlan, Mexico

A common sight for anyone that has either visited or lived near a beach town, are tourists who spend hours combing the sands for that one perfect shell. While such an ambition is a noble one, it can be made easier by the Sea Shell City Museum in Mazatlan.

Mazatlan is a fast growing town feeling the full benefits of tourism. Located on the Baja Peninsula and facing the mighty Pacific Ocean this harbor town is rapidly developing in a bustling vacation spot. There are many activities and sights around Mazatlan to enjoy and see. From water sports to duck hunting the options for fun and leisure are boundless.

Shopping is also very popular and lucrative and a favorite for tourists.  Mazatlan offers one of the most unique shopping experiences in Mexico. Sea Shell City Museum is a mix between a store and a museum. It offers the largest variety of sea shells in all of Mexico. Located in the Zona Dorada; a stretch of beach front properties where the influence of tourism is probably at its highest, the Sea Shell Museum is easily found.

This museum offers shell lovers a chance to get out of the sun and continue the search for that one perfect specimen in ease and comfort. There are more than shells here. Jewelry, a variety of art, and wind chimes can be found here. Perhaps the most impressive area of the Sea Shell Museum is the aquariums upstairs. Surrounded by shell mosaics and a fountain, one can spend time watching the fish or looking at the selection of shells and even whale bones.

The Sea Shell City Museum is definitely worth the visit to those who visit Mazatlan.