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Hola Frank-
Thanks for the note.  We certainly did enjoy
our trip with you and our friends that you
took on Thursday did too!!!  It was real
interesting going out of the city and getting
some aquainted with some of the area.  We
have your card and email , so will pass it on
to any friends that are going to Mazatlan.
Adios, Betty and Ab
Frank,
Home again in Arizona and
back to work. I just thought I
would drop you a line and let
you know that we had a great
time on the tour to Copala.
When I get the photos
developed I'll send some to
you. Let me know how to get to
your web page.
Thanks again
Ed & Shari  
Hola Frank!

Muchas Gracias for your help in getting us
around Mazatlan.  The Trolley worked out
very well for both the Rehersal Dinner at the
El Cid (we moved it) and the wedding at the
Cathedral.  The boys who drove the trolley
(although they couldn't speak very much
English and you already know the extent of
my Spanish) were very considerate and
promptly on time.
Hopefully, some day I will return and be able
to look you up again amigo.
ted
Hi Frank,
We had a great time on the Pacifico tour.  As
for my kids, it was their first time visiting
Mexico so it was all very exciting for them.  I’d
like to keep your name in my contacts list so
if we come back to Mazatlan we can look you
up.  We have never stayed in Mazatlan, only
visited by cruise ship – so it would be great
to have a contact like you if we decide to
spend a few days there.  Thanks again!!

Linda
Frank,
I just wanted to thank you for being our Tour
Guide July 7, 2004, to the Pacifico Brewery. I
felt old enough to everyone's grandmother,
but I had a ball. Adding the tour of the city
was very nice of you to do. It gave us a
chance to see more of your beautiful town.
Sincerely,
Dianna
Hello Frank,

We just walked into our door about 1
hour ago from our trip.  I'm in the
process of wading through more than
100 emails, but thought I could send you
a quick reply thanking you for contacting
us and wishing us an enjoyable trip.  We
did have a wonderful and memorable trip
and will keep your email address in our
book just in case we decide to make
another trip your way.  Thank you so
much for being such a great host on our
tour.

Your email travelling friends,

Elli and Jim
Frank,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you. We
certainly enjoyed our stay and the points of
interest you noted on the City Tour Kathy
and I walked about once again with more
time to enjoy.
Tomatto (Luis) was excellent on the Copala
Tour - please thank him on our behalf.
We will certainly recommend your services to
anyone heading to Mazatlan.
We returned to Long Beach today.  After Mazatlan, we missed out on Cabo San
Lucas because of the effects of Hurricane
Javier.  The captain  changed course to avoid the storm. What a disappointment
that was.  We really had a great time with you in
Mazatlan and will be posting favorable comments on boards.  In the meantime,
could you briefly outline some of the places we went with some information of the
highlights of our tour?    Many thanks, Muchisimas gracias, Bob & Santa
Hello Frank.  Susan and I wanted to
thank you for a very informative city
tour on 12 November.  The fact that
your other party had to cancel was
fortunate for us since it gave us a
private tour.  The tour helped to
convince me that Mazatlan is the
place that I will retire to in the
future.    Thanks again.  Regards.
Jacqueline
Frank:
Just wanted to take a moment to thank
you for the wonderful tour of Matzatlan
and the surrounding area.  We not only
enjoyed spending the day with you and
seeing some beautiful sights, but we
learned many things about Mexico and
her people.
Thursday, Dec 9th my wife walked Puerto
Vallarta with my other family members
while I stayed on ship and caught up on
some reading.  When she returned I
asked if she enjoyed herself.  Her reply
was "yes, but I sure missed Frank"!
FELIZ NAVIDAD
David
Hi Frank!
We wanted you to know how much we
enjoyed your tour of beautiful Mazatlan.
We especially liked where you to us to
shop (nice personal service) and seeing
the refurbushed opera house. We also
enjoyed our lunch stop. The food,
scenery, and company were very nice. I
will make a good comment of your tour
on the Cruise Critic message board.
We would love to visit Mazatlan again.
We have your website.
Happy Holiday Season,
Jo-Ann & Marty
Hola Frank!

I just want to say 'thank you' for
the wonderful tour you gave us.
You really spoiled us for any other
tour guide. We took a 'tour' in
Alcapulco and it was terrible!

If I ever get down your way again, I
will be sure to look you up. In the
meantime, I will reccommend you
to anyone who asks.

Muchos gracias!
Linda
Hi Frank,
Just a note to thank you again for a
great day in Mazatlan/Copola. We all
enjoyed our time with you. We will
certainly pass on  your name to others
taking the same cruise.  We enjoyed
the rest of our cruise very much.
Except it went too fast!
Enjoy the carnival  time in Mazatlan!
Eileen & Al
I just got off the Diamond Princess on 3/26
and we took the city and beach tour with
Frank. I highly recommend it. He knows so
much about the area and the people. We
had a great time!
Alex
We just returned from our Mexican Riviera cruise aboard the Diamond
Princess (3/12-3/19). After reading so many wonderful things about Frank,
I contacted him in February to see if he was available to take us on a tour
on March 16. He responded immediately to my emails. He had already
scheduled a family of five and checked with them to see if they minded
sharing the tour with the four of us. Frank is great!!!! He made the tour
very enjoyable. We took the Colonial and City Tour. Frank took us to a
brickyard where you will see bricks being made by hand, another stop is
where furniture is being custom made by hand. We also stopped to see a
man who was making tiles by hand and we had the opportunity to
purchase a couple to bring home, which we will use for trivets or hot plates.
He stops at a bakery where you are able to purchase wonderful fresh
pastries just coming out of the oven. We also stopped at a great
restaurant for lunch right on the ocean. We stopped in the Golden Zone
where you can do a bit of shopping. Because he takes you in an
air-conditioned van, he is able to bring you to the top of a hill that
overlooks all of Mazatlan. When we were at the top of the hill we were able
to see the Diamond Princess across the water, the view was amazing. The
tour buses are not able to go to the top of the hill. We stopped to see the
divers and we also had a tour of Old Mazatlan. I would highly recommend
Frank. He picks you up at 8:00 am and has you back at the ship terminal
at 3:00 pm. Our ship left the dock at 5:00 pm so we even had time to shop
at the stalls just outside of the ship for last minute souvenirs. If you have
any questions, please feel free to ask. Frank made Mazatlan one of the
highlights of our cruise and for this we thank him.  
Hi Frank
Just wanted to drop you a line and let you
know we absolutely enjoyed our tour with
you to Copala on Jan 28/05.  My broken
tiles that I got at the tile "factory" in Malpeca
all made it home safe and sound along with
the rest of my shopping.  The burro ride in
Copala with the kids was the #1 thing I did
on vacation in Mazatlan.  
You made our tour and we would seek you
out again!
Thanks
Christine & John
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Mr. Larry Bleiberg
Travel Editor
Dallas Morning News
Larry,
My wife and I have been cruising at least
twice a year for the past twenty years and
during that time have had occasion to take
many many tours off cruise ships. However,
last week we had the great fortune to
engage the services of the best guide we
have ever had. This was in Mazatlan and
the guide's name is Frank-Thiel Armenta. I
had heard of his service through a letter to
the Travel section of the Dallas Morning
News and contacted him by e-mail prior to
cruise departure. He was waiting for us at
the port terminal on time.
We had toured Mazatlan a few years earlier
and really were not expecting too much this
time, but we were very pleasantly surprised
at the sights we had missed on an earlier
tour of the city. We saw sights that no bus
tour would ever see and the depth of
explanation of each place from Frank was
as eye opening as anyone could ever
anticipate.
My wife and I heartily endorse Frank and
promise that no one will ever be
disappointed by using his services.
I think you will be doing your readers a
great service for anyone planning a trip to
Mazatlan by letting them know about this
outstanding person.
Frank can be contacted at
www.mazatlan-frank.com, home telephone
(669) 980-4724 or cell at 044(669)
117-0604., email at fkole2000@hotmail.com
Sincerely,
Joe G. Moseley
Frank:
I'm glad that everything came through fine.  My family enjoyed the tour with
Luis. Of all the ports, we have visited, Mazatlan is the favorite port for each
of us.  That is 11 vote.  In fact, ending up in the trolley is better, there was
a slight breeze on our day there, and it's rather comfortable while the
trolley is moving.  Everyone agreed that they are happier in the trolley over
the air-conditioning van.  It is a pleasure meeting you and thanks for
sharing the insights of your beautiful city with us during our stay.

I've told all my coworkers that if they take a cruise to Mexican Riviera, they
MUST take this city tour with either you or Luis.  You guys are great!

Till the next time, take care and best wishes.

Elaine Leung
Frank is the best!

We just returned from the Disney Magic and
visited Frank on Wednesday. I really
enjoyed his work. He gave us a lot of neat
information (with a great sense of humor)
and took us to some beautiful sights. We
went upon the mountain to view the land
along with the beautiful Disney Magic in
port. We saw the old city, Golden Zone,
market, and cathedral.
Three other families gave up the air
conditioned van so that I could go (not
enough room in the van with adding me),
but the trolley was nice. We always got a
nice breeze! I kept telling Frank that he had
8-40 air conditioning (8 window openings at
40 miles per hour!!). I wouldn't hesitate to
take the trolley again as I think the openess
let us experience more!
Well done amigo!
Jenny
I would just like to second all these good
comments about Frank. He is one of the
best tour guides we have been with.
Everytime we go to Mazatlan, we go with
him. He also has a very nice family.
Louis Fourier
Frank, I just want to take a moment and tell you what a wonderful time
I had on your tour. You had already booked a private tour that day so
Tomatto took us on the City/Beach tour in one of your open air trolley's
on Wednesday Oct 26th. We all had a fantastic time, very sorry I did
not have the pleasure of meeting you in person.
Tomatto was very knowledgeable and funny too! Our favorite part of the
day was when we went to Tony's restaurant. After Tony's we were
scheduled to go to the Golden Zone however myself and the 3 others
that I was with wanted to stay at Tony's, no more shopping for us we
just wanted to relax and have some margaritas and beers. Tony placed a
table and 4 chairs for us by the water and served us our drinks. David
our server was the best and we felt very welcome, like FAMILIA. You
have wonderful connections and friends. Please let Tomatto know that
WE say thank you very much. Some of the vendors thought Tomatto and
my best friend were brother and sister, ha ha. Tell Tony and David
Muchas Gracias for their hospitality.
We will spread the word that YOU and your crew are the best because
you are! Thank you again. Hasta La Vista Amigo.
Sincerely,  Roberta
I started this page so others that want to take tours with me, read your comments.
If you would like me to put your comment on this page, please send an email and I
will copy it and paste it here. Also let me know if I can write down your email and
name. I hope to fill it up!
Hi Frank,

Wow, nice website. It makes
me want to come back and do
the whole trip all over again.  
Your day of touring was the
highlight of our week and we
have shared about it with our
friends.  I have some photos
that I will email to you but I am
at work now and they are at
home.  Good luck.
Linda
Minn.
Hola, Frank!
We had a fantastic tour with you and
everyone on the tour had glowing
compliments about your service.  The
trolley was a good alternative.   So glad
we hit the weather just right.  I will send
out a wonderful referral to the cruise critic
boards and mention your services.
Hope to visit again sometime.  Thank you
for all your help and a wonderful visit to
Mazatlan.
Phyllis
Hola Frank,
Sorry it took so long to get back to
you.Our group really enjoyed our day with
you and we were happy it was you that
took us around Mazatlan.Lunch was great
at Tonys on the beach. We hope you and
your family are well and if we are back
that way again we will defitnely contact
you but in the meantime we will tell others
about you and how to contact you.Thanks
again my new friend.  John
Just want to let everyone know if
they need a very good tour guide in
Mazatlan look for Mazatlan Frank.  
Frank picked us up at the cruise ship
in the morning and he provided
excellent service. We have family
members who's never been in
Mazatlan, Frank is extremely
knowledgeable and gave us a
fabulous sightseeing tour. He
catered our tour to what we wanted
to see and
was extremely flexible.
We highly recommend Frank for any
kind of tour in Mazatlan.

Saludos
Yvon Marier
Hi Frank... Just wanted to tell you
we really enjoyed your tour and we
had a wonderful cruise and a safe
trip back home.. We will be certain
to
say how great you were for our
reviews..
Take Care Marcia and Ray
Hola,
I must thank you so much for your tour of
Mazatlan when we were on the Diamond
Princess Cruise Wed. 2/23. It was truly the
highlight of our trip. We enjoyed it so much
and we are still talking about it and showing
pictures to our family and friends. Maybe we
will meet again one day. We will recommend
you to all.
Hasta Luego,
Shelly and Howie
Love your site!!!

I will give your site to all MZT
clients...I feel very good about
selling MZT...the young spring
breakers sort of spoiled the
image for me...You helped to
change all that.

I will stay in touch with an
email now and again.

Blessings,
Brandy and Family
Washington State
Hola Frank,    
Sorry it took so long to send this
thank you.My wife and I thoroughly
enjoyed the tour.We espcially
appreciated the insights that you
gave us about Mazatlan.You don't
get this on most other tours.
If in the future if anyone needs a
recommendation for a tour of
Mazatlan,we will not hesitate to
recommend Mazatlan Frank.
Again Amigo,gracias.We hope to
someday be able to do this again.
Larry and Ruth
Hi. Frank. We're back from our cruise,
and I just wanted to thank you one
more time for our tour last week. We
both loved it, and will definitely
recommend it. Once again, thank you,
and we will contact you should we be in
Mazatlan again.
Cynthia
When our Disney cruise stopped in Mazatlan, our family did an all day tour
with Mazatlan Frank and it was absolutely fantastic. Our tour consisted of
the Colonial tour and the City tour. Between the 2 tours we stopped for
lunch at a great beach restaurant..
Because there were 9 of us (5 adults & 4 children), the tour has more of a
family sightseeing trip feeling instead of a ridged bus load tour. We felt like
we were visiting an old friend who was showing us around and providing
insights that no inflexible bus tour could ever provide. We were never
rushed at any of the many stops and there was never an unanswered
question. Frank’s extensive knowledge, insight and pleasant demeanor
made this the best tour we’ve ever taken.
When we return to Mazatlan, no matter what else we might do, we would
absolutely make sure we took one of Frank’s tours. His web page www.
mazatlan-frank.com has a good list and explanation of all his tours and I
know he never tires of answering questions. (His email is
fkole2000@hotmail.com). Because he is so good and has such a great
reputation, don’t wait till the last minute to book his tours, they fill up fast.
Frank,

Hope all is well. Heard the Pride went to
Canada the week after our cruise. I
hope the weather passed and was not a
threat.
Just wanted to drop you a quick note
and thank you for taking us on a
wonderful tour of Mazatlan. We enjoyed
what we saw of the area and will
probably come back again someday. The
tour was great and both my wife and I
enjoyed all the places that you took us
to. We liked the history of the city and
the information you provided us with.  
We liked the resort portion of the tour,
especially the food, it was outstanding. I
know you must have thought that we did
not enjoy the resort all that much, but
we did. The pools were a little too warm
for our tastes so that was why we got
out of them so early. Again your tour
was great and I hope we can do another
one with you again someday. Thanks
once again.
Mike & Liz
We just got back last week from
Mex Riv from Dawn from SF
and it was great. We booked a
tour with Frank for our short
time in Maz, 1pm-7pm. When
we got there, he met us and we
had a tour for just the two of us
since no one else had signed
up and I found no one else on
our Roll Call. We had done a
city tour and Sierra Madre tour
before and didn't need to do
the same things.
We did the city tour on way out
of city, skipped the brickmaker,
stopped and visited with tile
maker which is amazing, the
furniture factories. Stopped in
Concordia to see the town
square and church. Visited a
large hacienda there of people
Frank knows. Very nice. Then
on to malecon and then to Old
Maz. Very nice tour and we
squeezed a lot in our short
time. Frank had drinks for us
and gave us far more value
than the bus tours from the ship.
Just got back from the Diamond Princess, and booked a private tour for 6
with Frank. It more than exceeded our expectations. Considering what we
got, the price seemed very fair. He took great care to make sure we saw
what we wanted, although we left it mostly in his capable hands. We went
to Concordia, the new part of town, the old part, a ritzy residential area
and more. My kids of 8 and 13 were not bored. There is a lot of time in
the van, but it is broken up with many stops to see really neat stuff. I can't
imagine seeing more of Mazatlan in half a day. Thanks Frank!
We booked with Frank in Jan 07 and had a
great day. You see more than with the
ships tours, it's personal and he's a local
who's willing to share his knowledge of the
area with you. He's also very reliable and
not expensive. What more could you want?
He will cater the tour to the group. We
hooked up with 2 other couples, through
cruise critic, for a great day but you have
to book in advance because he's comes
highly recommended by fellow cruisers.
Hola Frank!
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your tour. It was the
highlight of our whole trip. You really made us feel like we have an amigo
in Mazatlan .  We wish the best for you and your family and hope to come
to your wonderful city again (although our next trip is probably going to be
to Playa del Carmen, you ever get over to the other coast?). If you are
ever near Sacramento , please drop me a line and I’ll buy you a drink or 2.
I’m still thinking about the “chocolate milk” from Tony’s on the beach. Good
Stuff.
I’ll do my best to turn on more business to you, and promote your services
to anyone who will listen. Attached is the picture you took of us on icebox
hill.
Your Friends,
David Serena Ashwin Adison Chuck  Nancy
just wanted to tell everyone NOT to
hesitate to book with Frank, my husband
and I booked with him last March, was one
of the best times we have ever had. By the
time we booked, Frank was full, but put us
with another group and one of his other
drivers, "Tomato". He was fantastic, we
also went into the mountains, the bakery is
an experience not to be missed, bought
some tiles, silver bracelet, EVERYTHING
and everywhere we went was great,
Tomato did a great job narrating, we just
can't say enough good about Frank and all
his employees. You just can't go wrong
with booking a tour with Frank. We will
definately do it again when we go back.  
Kathy
We've done two tours with Frank and have booked with him again for our
next trip to Mazatlan. He is GREAT. I can't say enough good things about
him. He speaks perfect English and is willing to vary the tour to fit his
clients. One of the places we went was to the Pacifico Brewery and we
loved it! I really don't think you can go wrong with Frank.
Mary
We have had two tours with Frank. Last year we actually had Tomato, a
really fun guy that works for Frank and this year we had Frank. Both tours
were great. These guys go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your
tour. Well worth the money, you can't go wrong with Frank. He goes out of
his way to accomodate you.
Vie Lee
Hola Frank,

Just want to write and let you know that my group of 23
people had a wonderful time in Mazatlan. Andres was a
great guide!! He did a wonderful job showing us around in
Mazatlan. He gave us great recommendations for the
restaurant which we really appreciated. The trolley was
really fun to ride on. It really makes taking pictures easy.
Thanks so much for this great recommendation! Our
driver, Ernesto, was great as well. He was really good at
driving the big trolley in  mall streets.
I will definitely recommend you and Andres to my friends
and clients.
Thanks again!
Angie. Nov 23 2007