马萨特兰历史中心古城 Mazatlan Historic Center

2025年3月16日，星期日，马萨特兰工作游的第二天

Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Day Two of our Mazatlán Working Trip

昨夜，海浪声与来往车辆震耳欲聋的音乐交织，一阵阵袭来，断断续续地持续到凌晨三四点。我最终戴上苹果的降噪耳机，才勉强入睡。清晨六点多，被海浪声唤醒，窗外的海鸟在海面上翱翔、盘旋，嬉戏于风浪之间。我俩泡上一杯咖啡和一杯茶，坐在阳台上，静静欣赏海滨大道的晨光与海天交融的景色。

Last night, the loud crashing of waves mixed with deafening music from passing cars intermittently persisted until around three or four in the morning. Eventually, I managed to fall asleep only after putting on my Apple noise-canceling headphones.

Woken by the sound of waves at around six, we saw seabirds outside our window gliding and circling gracefully over the ocean, playing among the waves. We brewed a cup of coffee and a cup of tea, sat on the balcony, and quietly admired the morning light along the beachfront avenue and the beautiful merging of sea and sky.

上午先把我的工作台安置好，整理行李，让房间归于井然。随后，我们去超市买了些必需品，收拾妥当后，叫了一辆 Uber，前往马萨特兰的历史中心古城，开启正式的探索之旅。

In the morning, we first set up my workstation, unpacked our luggage, and organized the room neatly. Afterward, we went to the supermarket to pick up some essentials. Once everything was settled, we called an Uber and headed to Mazatlán’s historic city center, officially kicking off our exploration of Mazatlan!

一家很小的超市，距离民宿不到10分钟的步行距离 – A tiny supermarket, less than a 10-minute walk from our Airbnb.

马萨特兰（Mazatlán）的名字源自纳瓦特尔语（Nāhuatl），意思是 “鹿的地方”（Place of Deer）。这个词来自 mazatl（鹿）和 tlan（地方、土地），因此直译为“鹿之地”。马萨特兰的历史中心是一片充满殖民风情的古城区，融合了墨西哥、欧洲和海港文化的独特魅力。这片区域可追溯至19世纪，曾是重要的贸易港口，如今则以色彩斑斓的殖民建筑、鹅卵石街道、热闹的广场和浓厚的艺术氛围吸引游客。

Mazatlán derives its name from the Nahuatl language, meaning “Place of Deer.” The word combines mazatl (deer) and tlan (place or land), thus translating literally as “Land of Deer.” Mazatlán’s historic center is a charming old quarter steeped in colonial character, blending Mexican, European, and maritime influences. Dating back to the 19th century, this area was once an important trading port and now attracts visitors with its colorful colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, lively plazas, and vibrant artistic atmosphere.

中午时分，游客不多，历史中心显得些许宁静。我们在古城心脏地带的广场旁的一家餐厅享用了一顿简单的午餐，随后漫步于古城街头。沿途经过圣母无原罪大教堂，其宏伟的双塔在阳光下熠熠生辉。而那些色彩斑斓的殖民建筑，修复得如同时光未曾留下痕迹，散发着浓厚的西班牙殖民时期韵味。如今，它们中的许多已被改造成画廊、精品酒店和咖啡馆，在古老与现代之间，续写着马萨特兰的故事。

Around noon, there weren’t many tourists, lending the historic center a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. We enjoyed a simple lunch at a restaurant near the plaza at the heart of the old town, then strolled through its charming streets. Along the way, we passed the majestic Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, its impressive twin towers sparkling in the sunlight. The colorful colonial buildings, meticulously restored as if untouched by time, exuded a strong Spanish colonial charm. Today, many have been converted into galleries, boutique hotels, and cafés, continuing to tell Mazatlán’s story at the intersection of old and new.

左边：安吉拉卷，右边：猪肉和鱼肉夹饼 – Left: Enchiladas; Right: Pork and Fish tacos.

来之前，看过一些油管博主推荐“大虾女士”，说这里可以买到新鲜的大虾，然后带到对面的餐馆，请厨师根据个人喜好烹调，并提供多种风味选择。在历史中心古城，我们凭着谷歌地图很快找到了大虾女士地点，但没想到的是，这里竟然有好几位女士都在卖大虾！到底哪一位才是那位负有盛名的“大虾女士”呢？这次没能尝试，但下次来，一定会体验一下这里的大虾美味。

Before coming, I’d seen some YouTubers recommend “Shrimp Lady,” a place where you can buy fresh shrimp and then take them to a restaurant across the street to be cooked by a chef in various delicious styles. In the historic center, we quickly found the “Shrimp Lady” spot using Google Maps. Unexpectedly, many ladies were selling shrimp there! Which one was the famous “Shrimp Lady”? We had just had lunch, but next visit, we’ll definitely experience this shrimp delicacy.

喝完咖啡后，我们沿着海滨大道徒步返回民宿。微咸的海风轻拂，海浪拍打着岸边，沿途，三三两两的行人，有人在慢跑，有人在遛狗，海滩上的小餐馆，为食客支撑的太阳伞，空气中弥漫着烤大虾的香气。

After finishing our coffee, we walked back to our Airbnb along the Malecon. The slightly salty sea breeze brushed against us as waves crashed against the shore. Along the way, a few pedestrians strolled—some jogging, others walking their dogs. On the beach, small restaurants had set up umbrellas for diners, and the air was filled with the tempting aroma of grilled shrimp.

回到民宿稍作休息后，我们走到对面的海滩餐厅，点了两瓶冰啤酒，一边畅饮，一边欣赏马萨特兰的第一个落日，夕阳缓缓沉入海平线，映照出金色的波光。

After a short rest at our Airbnb, we walked to the beachfront restaurant across the street and ordered two ice-cold beers. We found these beachside restaurants all close around 6-7pm. As we drank, we watched our first Mazatlán sunset—the sun slowly sinking below the horizon, casting golden ripples across the waves.

明天就要开始工作了，但望着眼前无垠的大海和绚烂的夕阳，心情顿时轻松了许多。或许，在这样的景色中，工作的烦心事也会变得没那么沉重，甚至还能多几分惬意与动力。

Tomorrow, work begins, but gazing at the endless ocean and the stunning sunset, I felt a wave of relaxation. Perhaps, with a view like this, work won’t feel as burdensome—maybe it will even bring some motivation.