Municipal Center of the Arts, Mazatlan
The Municipal Center of the Arts (Centro Municipal de las Artes) is a vibrant hub for artistic education and cultural expression, located in the city鈥檚 historic core next to the 脕ngela Peralta Theater and overlooking the charming Plazuela Machado. Housed in a building that once operated as the prestigious Iturbide Hotel, its roots date back to 1840 when it was initially known as the 鈥楤ank鈥� Inn. By 1873, the hotel expanded with a second floor under the ownership of businessman Don Manuel Rubio. This hotel played a pivotal role in early tourism in Mazatl谩n, offering guests picturesque views and easy access to the neighboring theater. Notably, the beloved soprano 脕ngela Peralta passed away at this hotel in 1883.
Over time, the building鈥檚 function shifted, reflecting the city鈥檚 evolving needs. As tourism waned, the hotel was repurposed into a mechanical workshop for about a decade. It was here that Miguel Ram铆rez Urquijo famously designed the first "pulmon铆as," the iconic open-air taxis that are now a staple of Mazatl谩n鈥檚 streets.
The structure was given a new life when it reopened as the Municipal Center of the Arts on November 6, 1989. Established to nurture local talent and provide structured artistic training, the center offers workshops in folkloric ballet, visual arts, theater, cinema, and literature. It also grants bachelor's degrees in Singing, Music, and Contemporary Dance.
Over time, the building鈥檚 function shifted, reflecting the city鈥檚 evolving needs. As tourism waned, the hotel was repurposed into a mechanical workshop for about a decade. It was here that Miguel Ram铆rez Urquijo famously designed the first "pulmon铆as," the iconic open-air taxis that are now a staple of Mazatl谩n鈥檚 streets.
The structure was given a new life when it reopened as the Municipal Center of the Arts on November 6, 1989. Established to nurture local talent and provide structured artistic training, the center offers workshops in folkloric ballet, visual arts, theater, cinema, and literature. It also grants bachelor's degrees in Singing, Music, and Contemporary Dance.
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Sight Name: Municipal Center of the Arts
Sight Location: Mazatlan, Mexico (See walking tours in Mazatlan)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Mazatlan, Mexico (See walking tours in Mazatlan)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles