February 22, 2010

Mazatlan, Mexico: Angela Peralta Opera House; things to do

Angela Peralta Opera House  

On Carnaval St., in Machado Park, 982-4446.

Named in honor of the famous Mexican opera singer known as “The Nightingale of Mexico,” who died in town of yellow fever before she could perform here, this circa-1860s European-style classical opera house is the oldest theater in Mazatlan. The Angela Peralta Opera House cost at construction was 80 pesos! Tours are available, and concerts are often scheduled. A collection of beautiful vintage black-and-white photographs is displayed, and a fashionable neighborhood filled with boutiques, cafes, and bars surrounds.


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