Pacifico Brewery Tour in Mazatlan

[Cooploops]

We're doing Carnival Splendor on December 6th and my boyfriend wants to hit up the Pacifico brewery in Mazatlan. It takes about half of our time there so I'm wondering if it is worth it. If it is just like any other brewery, I don't want to commit the time. Anybody have any input?

[HPINE1]

Hi Cooploops..........I am doing that one too. But not until March of next year. Looking forward to hearing about it when you get back. Take care and have a great cruise. Henry

[Crewmates]

Originally Posted by Cooploops

We're doing Carnival Splendor on December 6th and my boyfriend wants to hit up the Pacifico brewery in Mazatlan. It takes about half of our time there so I'm wondering if it is worth it. If it is just like any other brewery, I don't want to commit the time. Anybody have any input?

Have you or your boyfriend been to any other brewery to see them make beer? If you answer "Yes", then ask yourself "How many ways can you commercially make beer?" If you answer "Not many." Then ask yourself "How many times have I been to Mexico and seen (fill in the blank) _____ in Mazatlan?" So, if you have been to a commercial brewery, agree that there are not many variants on the beer making process and have never been to Mazatlan or there are things in and around Mazatlan you have not seen or done, then maybe you should skip the Pacifico tour.

If you have never seen a commercial brewery, maybe you should consider it, or, consider going to see A-H-B in St. Louis, Coors in Golden, Co or Miller's in Milwaukee or any of the other US breweries scattered about the country and concentrating on the other stuff in Mazatlan.

I am going to Mazatlan for the 2nd time in December and I considered the Pacifico tour: it wasn't available the first time I was there and, I like Pacifico beer. I basically asked myself the same questions and decided to skip it and buy my Pacifico at a local cantina along with some fish tacos and relax.

Richard

[Cooploops]

I think you're right. I have been to the brewery in Golden and thought it was interesting but there's only so much wort I want to see. I think maybe I'll just see the town. Thanks!

[thecatsmeow]

Originally Posted by Cooploops

We're doing Carnival Splendor on December 6th and my boyfriend wants to hit up the Pacifico brewery in Mazatlan. It takes about half of our time there so I'm wondering if it is worth it. If it is just like any other brewery, I don't want to commit the time. Anybody have any input?

Hi Cooploops,
Not sure if it is the same as the NCL Pacifico tour but if it is it was very fun. Yes you tour the brewery and get your free beers when you are done. But the beer tasting and a short movie takes place at the top of the brewery which has a 360 view of Mazatlan. We were able to get some incredible shots from up there. Then on the way back they took us on a town tour with our very knowledgable guide while passing out mini bottles of Pacifico. Diffrent then any other brewery tour I have done. Hope you have a good time no matter what you decide.

Joyce

[Jeff in Torrance]

On one visit, we walked the approximately one mile to the Pacifico/Corona brewery, where we were given a very inclusive tour, followed by a beer at the "top of the tower" lounge. They also gave each of us a small momento brochure with our picture included. Cost ..........zero, plus some good exercise. The Princess ships seem pretty liberal in allowing passengers to bring beverages purchased ashore back onto the ship. One man in our brewery tour hauled four quarts of Pacifico back to the ship. We only took one.

There is no problem in walking to the brewery. You will be harassed for the first block or so, near the terminal. But, just say "no." Since the brewery tower sticks up rather visibly, it is easy to find. We just inquired at the office near the truck gate; and, were told to come back at the tour time. There were only five people on our tour.

You can certainly do the tour yourself. The tours start at 9am and 4pm weekdays and are limited to 30 people.
You MUST wear long pants and shoes. Sandals and open toe shoes are not allowed.

I'd recommend making a reservation.
The number from the US is: 011-52-669-982-7900. x1642. They should understand english.