马萨特兰第一周 First Week in Mazatlán

2025年3月17日到3月23日，马萨特兰工作之旅的第一周

March 17–23, 2025: First Week of the Work Trip in Mazatlán

这是平静而有节奏的工作周。每天早上在海浪声中醒来，一睁眼便是浩瀚无垠的大海，鹈鹕，军舰鸟和海鸥在空中翱翔，不时俯冲入水，捕捉鱼儿。坐在宽敞的阳台上，喝完一杯热茶，吃完早饭后，便开始一天的工作。如此壮阔的海景在眼前展开，连原本枯燥的工作也仿佛变得轻松起来。PJG 每天都会独自外出徒步几个小时，探索这座海滨小城。

It was a calm and rhythmic work week. Each morning began with the sound of waves, waking to the vast expanse of the ocean, with pelicans, frigates and seagulls soaring overhead, occasionally diving into the water to catch fish. Sitting on the spacious balcony, after finishing a cup of hot tea and breakfast, the day’s work begins.

With such a magnificent ocean view unfolding before me, even routine work seemed to feel easier. PJG goes out alone every day for a few hours, hiking and exploring this small seaside town.

周五 ：

我选择休了一天假，我们去了克雷斯通山丘–马萨特兰灯塔，这是马萨特兰最著名的地标之一，位于城市南端的海岬上。它原本是一座孤立的岩石小岛，后来通过填海与陆地相连。从民宿打 Uber 十几分钟便可抵达山脚。从山脚到山顶有一条约 7百多米长的登山步道，还有336 级台阶，虽然略显陡峭，但整体攀登过程并不吃力。站在山顶，原本可以俯瞰整个马萨特兰市区与浩瀚的太平洋，可惜我们到达时正遇上雾气弥漫，视线大受影响。据说山顶的灯塔是世界上海拔最高的天然灯塔之一，因为是建在山坡上。建于 19 世纪，至今仍在运行。

Friday:

I decided to take the day off, and we visited Cerro del Creston Faro – the Mazatlán Lighthouse, one of the city’s most famous landmarks, located on a headland at the southern end of Mazatlán. It was originally an isolated rocky island, later connected to the mainland through land reclamation. From our AirBnb, it was just a short ten minute Uber ride to the base of the hill.

There’s a hiking trail about 700 meters long leading to the top, along with 336 steps. Although a bit steep, the overall climb wasn’t too strenuous. From the summit, you’re supposed to get a panoramic view of the entire city of Mazatlán and the vast Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the area was a little foggy, and visibility was limited. The lighthouse at the top is said to be one of the highest natural lighthouses in the world due to its perch on Creston hill. It was built in the 19th century and is still operational today.

周六：

我们的计划是徒步走完马萨特兰的临海的海滨大道，全长约7公里，是世界上最长的滨海步道之一，沿着太平洋一路延展，将历史中心老城区、黄金海岸区与新城区串联在一起。我们坐 Uber 来到海滨大道黄金区域的起点，从标志性的“马萨特兰”大字处出发，一路走走停停。

Saturday:

Our plan was to walk the entire length of Mazatlán’s seaside promenade. The main Malecon, stretching about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles), is one of the longest coastal walkways in the world, running alongside the Pacific Ocean and connecting the historic old town, the Golden Zone, and the newer parts of the city. We took an Uber to the starting point in the Golden Zone, beginning our walk at the iconic “Mazatlán” letters sign, strolling along with plenty of stops along the way.

脚下是干净平整的步道，眼前是波光粼粼的大海，海风拂面，带着微咸的气息。沿途有很多在建的高楼，也有废弃的旧屋；有依海而建的餐馆，时不时地有持枪巡逻的警察从身边走过或驾车驶过。头顶与身旁不时掠过军舰鸟与鹈鹕，为徒步添了几分大自然的趣味。

Beneath our feet was a clean, well-paved path; ahead, the shimmering sea stretched out before us. The sea breeze carried a hint of salt and gently brushed our faces. Along the way, we passed many high-rises under construction, as well as abandoned old buildings. Seaside restaurants dotted the route, and from time to time, armed police officers patrolled on foot or passed by in vehicles. Frigates and pelicans frequently swooped overhead and alongside us, adding a touch of nature’s charm to the walk.

我们以悠闲的步调，花了两个多小时，从黄金区一路走到老城区的另一端，顺利地完成了滨海大道的徒步目标。抵达终点时虽然略感疲惫，但更多的是一种满足。我们在海边一家朴素的小餐馆吃了简单的午餐，望为这次徒步之行画上了一个完满的句号。

At a relaxed pace, we spent over two hours walking from the Golden Zone all the way to the far end of the old town, successfully completing our goal of walking the entire seaside Malecon. Though a bit tired upon reaching the end, we felt mostly a sense of fulfillment. We had a simple lunch at a modest little restaurant by the sea—a perfect ending to our walk.

虽然午餐是吃了，但可惜我点的炸鸡夹饼又干又硬，毫无汁水，实在令人失望。- However, the perfect ending was spoiled by my fried chicken taco that was dry and tough, completely lacking any sauce.

周日：

今天是相对轻松的一天，上午我们前往老城区西侧的一处小山坡，也可以称作马萨特兰观景台。徒步上山大约三十多分钟，沿途宁静安逸，山坡上是一片住宅区，零星分布着一些色彩鲜艳、颇具特色的房子，为这段路增添了几分趣味与生活气息。

Sunday:

Today was a relatively easy day. In the morning, we headed to a small hill on the west side of the old town, also known as the Mirador Mazatlán viewpoint. It took about 30 minutes to hike up, with a peaceful and quiet atmosphere along the way. The hillside is a residential area, scattered with a few brightly colored and uniquely styled houses, adding charm and a sense of life to the walk.

我们本来打算在晚餐前去“大虾夫人”那里吃点大虾，但我们的腿实在不听使唤。最后选择在民宿的阳台上看了一场美丽的日落，接着去了 Panama Pasteria 吃晚饭，可惜又是一顿令人失望的晚餐。

We had hoped to stop at the Shrimp Ladies for a before dinner snack, but our legs refused to allow it. We ended up staying home, watching and taking videos of a dramatic pastel colored sunset, followed by another disappointing dinner at Panama Pasteria.