Mexican Riviera- Things to do in PV/Cabo/Mazatlan?

[AnnShh]

We're looking at several different cruises, one of which is a mexican riviera cruise with the ports of PV, Cabo, and Mazatlan.

 

It looks like there is a lot to do in PV and Cabo... but what about Mazatlan?

 

My brother is really interested in seeing some sort of ruins or something- is there anything like that in either of the ports?

 

I'm a horseback rider, and would love to do something like that (I know there is that option at each port) but would want to find a ride that allows more experienced riders to do something besides walking. Do either of the ports have a faster paced ride for experienced riders?

 

We would be with Carnival or Royal Caribbean if we did this cruise- but would probably wouldn't book excursions or tours through the ship.

 

Any tips/suggestions would be appreciated!!

[bobnsofi]

if there are ruins, they are not widely publicized, which means that any ruins are not worthy.

 

Seems most places you would go in mexico would be hard to rent a horse with spunk. It would seem that they would not avail it to tourists to keep the injury factor to a minimum. I imagine that an experienced rider could get performance out of the most spunky of the bunch. In mexico, i've seen a horse tender/rider join the group to coral any straying and act as a guide. You could likely arrange most any type ride you wanted, with a guide along.

 

In mazatlan there is stone island right nearby. We saw no horses for rent when we were there last month; but as I recall, folks here mention the horses.

 

You take a water taxi to stone island right near the cruise ship. A very popular option for cruisers.

 

 

 

 

 

[happygirl4me]

if there are ruins, they are not widely publicized, which means that any ruins are not worthy.

 

Seems most places you would go in mexico would be hard to rent a horse with spunk. It would seem that they would not avail it to tourists to keep the injury factor to a minimum. I imagine that an experienced rider could get performance out of the most spunky of the bunch. In mexico, i've seen a horse tender/rider join the group to coral any straying and act as a guide. You could likely arrange most any type ride you wanted, with a guide along.

 

In mazatlan there is stone island right nearby. We saw no horses for rent when we were there last month; but as I recall, folks here mention the horses.

 

You take a water taxi to stone island right near the cruise ship. A very popular option for cruisers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last pic in your post...Where is it? What is it called? Looks like cool place to go hang out and have a beer/chips? How was the food?

 

Thanks in advance

[morriscats]

Randi's Happy Horses in Maz is a popular tour. You can ride "your own way" or stay with the group. After the ride she takes you to Victors which has the best food around. We have been 3 times and love it.

[BarbaraP]

Has anyone used Johann & Sandra's PV Tour Company? I'm thinking of using them in PV if I get any good comments. Thanx all, BarbP;)

[quincytoo]

Has anyone used Johann & Sandra's PV Tour Company? I'm thinking of using them in PV if I get any good comments. Thanx all, BarbP;)

 

Many people I know (even those living inPV) like these guys,,,I have used them for a tour and was happy :)

 

 

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