Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
The Mazatlan Malecón
After visiting The Mazatlan Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mazatlán. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Plaza Machado
Admire colonial-era mansions, listen to live music and people-watch from sidewalk cafés at this sophisticated square in the heart of Mazatlán’s historic center.
Olas Altas Beach
Look on as surfers and boogie boarders ride the waves, or take to the water yourself, and enjoy picturesque sunsets from waterfront bars at this centrally located beach.
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market
Experience a sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells and sample authentic Mexican dishes at this 20th-century marketplace.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
The crowning glory of Mazatlán’s Old Town, this 19th-century cathedral bears Gothic and Moorish influences and has a striking collection of stained-glass windows.
Divers Point
Watch in awe as locals perform spectacular dives from a raised platform into an area of shallow and rocky water.
Activities
Tacos, Beer and Mezcal Food Tour in Mazatlan
Mazatlan routes of taste food tour
5-Hour Private Historical Tour in Mazatlán with Pickup
Mazatlán: Tequila Factory & Country Sightseeing
Private Tour through Mazatlán for Cruise Tourism
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Mazatlan from Mazatlan Cruise Port
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Mazatlan
Centro Historico
If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Balcones de Loma Linda
Balcones de Loma Linda might not have many top sights, but Olas Altas Beach and Plaza Machado are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Cerro del Vigia
Travellers like the historical sites in Cerro del Vigia, and Observatory 1873 is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Stone Island
Though Stone Island may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Machado and Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market.
Ferrocarrilera
If you're spending some time in Ferrocarrilera, Playa Norte and The Mazatlan Malecón are top sights worth seeing.
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez might not have many top sights, but Playa Norte and Mazatlán Aquarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.