Mazatlan’s central market is a hub of activity for both tourists and locals. You can buy almost anything there, from clothing to fresh juices, from candy to goat cheese to beans. The many fruits and vegetables are always at the best prices (a whole ripe papaya costs less than a dollar.) And for those with exotic tastes, there is always the fish and meat section, complete with a whole swordfish, manta ray, and a pig’s head.