Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Mazatlan
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.
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.
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.
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.
Divers Point
Watch in awe as locals perform spectacular dives from a raised platform into an area of shallow and rocky water.
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.
Activities
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
Our pick of the best Downtown Mazatlan Hotel Deals
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
"El hotel está situado estrategicamente en el centro histórico de Mazatlán, ideal para conocer la Plazuela Machado, la Catedral y muy cerca de Olas Altas en el Malecón, al cual esta muy cerca del hotel y se puede ir a pie. El hotel es muy tranquilo ideal para personas de la tercera edad y hombres ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Best Western Posada Freeman
"Great stay, fantastic location and staff are very accommodating!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
"The apartment(s) itself were clean and nicely furnished. However, once we opened the sleeper sofa, the mattress was disgusting. Full of stains. The towels in the bathroom(s) were so dirty that we called the manager on duty to complain about both issues. We were moved to another unit and the situation ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
"Personnel très serviable, propreté de la chambre 10 sur 10 et lit vraiment confortable."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Pueblo Bonito Vantage Centro Histórico Mazatlán
"Only comment is that it was hard to get PDF copy of my receipt with all my charges for the stay. The the place is A+ property."
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
"Excellent place to stay, really nice and clean rooms, confortable bed, beautiful view to the sea, super quiet. Definitely I will go back in a near future. Excellent staff."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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
While visiting Balcones de Loma Linda, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento Mujer Mazalteca and La Cueva Del Diablo.
Playa del Sur
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Playa del Sur and surrounding area, you can visit Olas Altas Beach and Plaza Machado.
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 Olas Altas Beach.
Ferrocarrilera
While there might not be top attractions in Ferrocarrilera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa Norte and Los Pinos Beach.
