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Quiz about All About Mazatlan
Quiz about All About Mazatlan

All About Mazatlan Trivia Quiz


Mazatlan is a great tourist destination, because of the warm beaches, beautiful sunsets, great night clubs...But how much you know about its landmarks? Let's find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by zheqko_44. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zheqko_44
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
314,557
Updated
Oct 04 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what Mexican state is Mazatlan located? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is Mazatlan's nickname? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What are the names of Mazatlan's main islands? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of the Mazatlan Airport? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What unusual event happened in January 2008 in Mazatlan? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the Mazatlan Time Zone? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How long is the famous Mazatlan Boardwalk? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How high is the Mazatlan lighthouse above sea level? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is one of the biggest and most well-known night clubs in Mazatlan? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following is a 'Sister City' of Mazatlan? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what Mexican state is Mazatlan located?

Answer: Sinaloa

Sinaloa is located on the Mexican Pacific shoreline. Quintana Roo is in the Yucatan Peninsula, while Baja California is another peninsula very close to Sinaloa. Jalisco is about 500 km. away from Mazatlan. A famous beach of Jalisco is Puerto Vallarta.
2. What is Mazatlan's nickname?

Answer: La perla del pacifico

La perla del pacifico means 'the pacific pearl'. La perla de occidente (western pearl) is used for Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico's second largest city. La sultana del norte (the northern kingdom) is used for Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico's third largest city. And la ciudad de la esperanza (the city of hope) is used for Mexico City, the Mexican capital.
3. What are the names of Mazatlan's main islands?

Answer: Deer Island, Bird Island, Wolf Island

Deer Island is the biggest one at 1.85 km. long. Wolf Island is 50 meters long - it used to be known as Goat Island. Bird Island is 0.4 km. in length.
4. What is the name of the Mazatlan Airport?

Answer: Aeropuerto Internacional General Rafael Buelna

Aeropuerto Internacional General Rafael Buelna has the IATA code: MZT, and the OACI code: MMMZ. Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is Guadalajara's Airport. Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz is Puerto Vallarta's Airport. Finally, Cozumel International Airport serves Cozumel.
5. What unusual event happened in January 2008 in Mazatlan?

Answer: The then-lowest temperature on the Pacific Coast was recorded

The temperature in January 2008 reached 2° degrees Celsius. It was the lowest temperature in the 21st century on a beach in the Tropic of Cancer.
6. What is the Mazatlan Time Zone?

Answer: MST (UTC-7)

The MST (UTC-7) time zone includes Mazatlan, Hermosillo and La Paz. The CST (UTC-6) time zone includes Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey. Finally, the PST (UTC-8) time zone includes Tijuana, Ensenada and Mexicali.
7. How long is the famous Mazatlan Boardwalk?

Answer: 20 km.

The Mazatlan Boardwalk is one of the longest boardwalks on the Pacific shoreline. It is located in the Old Town area, known for its historic buildings.
8. How high is the Mazatlan lighthouse above sea level?

Answer: 157 m

The Mazatlan natural lighthouse was once considered the tallest natural lighthouse of the world. It was later surpassed by the Lover's Leap in Jamaica, which is 487 meters above sea level.
9. What is one of the biggest and most well-known night clubs in Mazatlan?

Answer: The Valentino's

The Valentino's Complex is one of the biggest night clubs in Mazatlan, and is located in the Malecon. The Bora Bora is outside of the Valentino's. The Seņor Frogs is in El Cid Hotel. Finally, the FankieOh! is right in front of the ocean.
10. Which of the following is a 'Sister City' of Mazatlan?

Answer: Seattle, Washington USA

Mazatlan and Seattle were declared Sister Cities in 1979. The other sister cities of Mazatlan are Santa Monica, California; Hamm, Germany; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and San Ysidro, California.
Source: Author zheqko_44

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