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Angela Peralta Theater

This theater was built in the early 1870's and named the Rubio Theater. In 1883 however, the famous opera singer Angela Peralta 'The Nightingale of Mexico' arrived in Mazatlan to perform. Upon her arrival, the crowd that gathered to meet her unhitched the horses from her carriage and carried her to her hotel. She was so taken back by their enthusiasm that she performed to her fans from the balcony of her hotel. Unfortunately, the boat she arrived on carried the yellow fever, and she died before she could ever perform in the theater. The theater was soon after renamed after her, and a plaque commemorates her tragic death.

Unfortunately, the theater also had tragedy awaiting it. In later years, the theater was turned into a movie theater, then a vaudeville stage, a boxing ring and eventually a parking garage! Finally, in 1975, a hurricane hit Mazatlán and destroyed the inside of the theater. Standing in ruin for years, the theater began a restoration in 1987, and re-opened in 1992.

Today you can tour the theater for 6 pesos, and view the history of the building. There also many events throughout the year. Check out our events section for more information.

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The Angela Peralta Theater is a principal cultural and tourist attraction in Mzatlan. It is one of the few opera houses of its type and age in Mexico that still functions as a working theater. Its construction began in 1869 and it was originally named the Teatro Rubio (After its first owner). Today it is called the Angela Peralta in hmage to the most widely knows Mexican soprano in the world, who died in Mazatlan in 1882.