Stone Island (Isla de las Piedras), Mazatlan
With nothing but coconut trees, beaches and open-air restaurants for 14 km,
this is where the locals go to relax.
Attraction type: Beach; Island; Horseback riding stable
Plaza Machado, Mazatlan
Central plaza named for Juan Nepomuceno Machado who donated the land.
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Town center/square/plaza
Zona Dorada, Mazatlan
This tourist strip houses many exclusive mega-hotels.
Attraction type: Beach; Resort community
Estrella del Mar, Mazatlan
This top-rated golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Attraction type: Golf course
Acuario Mazatlan, Mazatlan
This aquarium holds over 250 species of fish, an art gallery and a
marine-life presentation area.
Attraction type: Aquarium
Copala, Mazatlan
Quaint little village with cobblestone streets, colonial buildings and
charming square.
Attraction type: Historic village
Joe's Oyster Bar, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Dance club/disco
El Faro Lighthouse, Mazatlan
This lighthouse sits atop Cerro Creston, Mazatlan's highest hill.
Attraction type: Lighthouse
Concordia, Mazatlan
Cozy village of 26,000 that is known for ceramics and wood furniture-making.
Attraction type: Historic village
Mercado Municipal, Mazatlan
This open air market boasts the largest offerings of fresh fruit and meat on
the west coast.
Attraction type: Flea/street market
Museo Arqueologia, Mazatlan
Small museum in Olas Altas featuring exhibits of Sinaloan history and
culture as well as several pottery displays.
Attraction type: Museum
Valentino's & the Fiestaland Complex, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco; Karaoke bar; Game/entertainment
center
Royal Spa, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Spa
Malecon, Mazatlan
Stretching from the original Mazatlan past the Golden Zone to the end of
Cerritos Beach, Mazatlan's waterfront street is the backbone of the city.
Attraction type: Street
Deer Island (Isla de Venados), Mazatlan
Amphibious vehicles take vacationers to this uninhabited island off Mazatlan
for snorkeling trips and other beach activities.
Attraction type: Island
Playa Olas Altas, Mazatlan
The nearest beach to the cruise terminal.
Attraction type: Beach
Bula, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Island
Angela Peralta Theater (Teatro Angela Peralta), Mazatlan
Restored movie theater in downtown Mazatlan.
Attraction type: Theater; Historic site; River
Lookout Mountain, Mazatlan
This high hill, also called "El Mirador," offers a splendid view of the town
below.
Attraction type: Lookout
Punta de Clavadistas, Mazatlan
This four-story platform above the ocean is known to locals as "Divers'
Point."
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
El Cid Country Club Golf Course, Mazatlan
Course designed by Larry Hughes and Lee Trevino, which is only available to
guests of El Cid Resort.
Attraction type: Golf course
Fiesta Mazatlan, Mazatlan
This craft show held three times a week is the perfect place to buy handmade
wool blankets, jewelry and baskets.
Attraction type: Tour
Cerro de la Nevera, Mazatlan
High point in Mazatlan where the view of the older part of town and beaches
is breathtaking.
Attraction type: Lookout
Old Spanish Fort, Mazatlan
Located in downtown Mazatlan, the only hint left of this former battleground
is a lone cannon.
Attraction type: Historic site
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Mazatlan
Located in downtown Mazatlan, the architecture makes it well worth a visit.
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
Arts and Crafts Center, Mazatlan
Located near the Playa Mazatlan, this center is filled with local artisans
at work on crafts ranging from weaving to wood carving.
Attraction type: Art gallery
Plaza de la Republica, Mazatlan
Located in the downtown area, the plaza features a gazebo and mango trees in
traditional Mexican style.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Tour
Playa Norte, Mazatlan
This one-mile stretch of beach is not recommended for swimming, but more for
walks on its soft sand.
Attraction type: Beach
Mazatlan highlights and Papantla Flyer Tour, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Tour
Playa Sabalo, Mazatlan
Considered by many to be Mazatlan's best beach.
Attraction type: Beach
Playa Las Gaviotas, Mazatlan
Beach located in the Golden Zone.
Attraction type: Beach
Club de Golf Campestre Mazatlan, Mazatlan
A nine-hole public course with caddies available.
Attraction type: Golf course
Playa Brujas, Mazatlan
Situated at the northern end of Mazatlan, this beach is great for surfers
and beach bums alike.
Attraction type: Beach
Son Sin, Mazatlan
A local bar located four blocks from the Malecon featuring live music and
karaoke.
Attraction type: Bar/club
Palacio Municipal, Mazatlan
This is Mazatlan's City Hall, where Independence Day celebrations are held
each year.
Attraction type: Government building
Pergola de Cerro Vigia, Mazatlan
Easy to find because of its landmark cannon, this hilltop spot offers a
great view of the entire city.
Attraction type: Lookout
Monumento Mujer Mazalteca, Mazatlan
This colossal bronze sculpture is an awe-inspiring piece of art found on the
Paseo Claussen.
Attraction type: Statue
Caverna del Diablo, Mazatlan
Found along the Paseo Claussen, this cavern known by locals as "Devil's
Cave," used to hide soldiers guarding ammunition in the days of war.
Attraction type: Cavern/cave
Continuity of Life, Mazatlan
This modern sculpture is always crowded with people watching its colored
fountains.
Attraction type: Statue
Fuerte 31 de Marzo, Mazatlan
Built in 1892, this fort honors the March 31, 1864 heroic efforts of a local
garrison, and now serves as a maritime office.
Attraction type: Historic site
Punta Camaron, Mazatlan
This beach is always crowded with surfers as its swells are large and
continuous.
Attraction type: Beach
Playa Camaron, Mazatlan
Located to the south, this beach is narrow, steep and features coarse sand.
Attraction type: Beach
Playa Cerritos, Mazatlan
This beach, with grass growing atop its dunes, is quiet and undeveloped.
Attraction type: Beach
Cerro Creston, Mazatlan
This is the tallest hill in Mazatlan topped by the El Faro Lighthouse.
Attraction type: Mountain
El Mirador, Mazatlan
Also known as "Lookout Mountain," this is the place to go for a fantastic
view of town.
Attraction type: Lookout
Sea Shell City Museum, Mazatlan
Pick the perfect shell at this museum / shop, which sells some shells and
displays the rarest specimens.
Attraction type: Shop
Old Mazatlan, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Neighborhood
El Cid El Moro Beach, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Beach
King David Jungle Tour, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Tour
Pacifico Parasailing, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Beach
Pronatours, Mazatlan
Attraction type: Tour
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