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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mazatlán

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mazatlán, Mexico

Updated March 11, 2016

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Ángela Peralta Theater

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.
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