Gabriel Leyva Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Gabriel Leyva
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.
Cerritos Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cerritos Beach during your travels in Marina Mazatlan? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Witches Beach
Swim, surf big waves and work on your tan at this beautiful and quiet beach located along Mexico's Pacific shoreline.
El Faro Lighthouse
Hike to this hilltop lighthouse, located on one of the area’s highest points, to enjoy a superb bird’s-eye view of Mazatlán’s beaches, Old Town and peninsula.
Activities
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch
City Tour & Beach Club All Inclusive W Horse Ride & Water Sports
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Our pick of the best Gabriel Leyva Hotel Deals
Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive
Excelente customer service
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Varali Grand Hotel
All of the staff are amazing
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort
We stayed for 7 days and overall had a mixed experience. The positives first: the bell staff was extremely welcoming, both check-in out were efficient, housekeeping staff was wonderful. The housekeeper did an excellent job. The beds were very comfortable, the water pressure was good, and the AC kept ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Viaggio Resort Mazatlán
Staff was great. Hotel is new and has potential. But, they do allow buses of tourist from south of Mexico to stay there. We were there 6 nights and almost 5 of those nights the pool was not accessible due to the amount of people. Hotels should really notify when they accept tour buses.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan - All Inclusive
There was 12 of us traveling together, it was the most horrible trip we've had in over 10 years we've been going to Mexico!! I was platinum VIP & they treated us horribly!! Our room was 2 tiny beds, for my husband & I, we had stains & feet print on our bed, no refrigerator, no microwave, we had a ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Palms Resort of Mazatlan
Clean room Staff verry nice
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gabriel Leyva
Centro Historico
If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Mazatlan
Downtown Mazatlan is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Plaza Machado or Olas Altas Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
