Downtown Mazatlan

Mazatlán

Olas Altas Beach featuring views, a sunset and street scenes
Plaza Machado which includes café scenes
Immaculate Conception Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
Plaza Machado featuring markets and night scenes as well as a small group of people
Downtown Mazatlan

Popular places to visit

The Mazatlan Malecón

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.

The Mazatlan Malecón
Olas Altas Beach which includes night scenes, markets and views

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.

Olas Altas Beach
Plaza Machado showing a garden and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

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.

Plaza Machado
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market showing food and markets

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.

Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market
Immaculate Conception Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Divers Point showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and views

Divers Point

Watch in awe as locals perform spectacular dives from a raised platform into an area of shallow and rocky water.

Divers Point

Things to do

Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass

Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass

HK$190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Heart of the Golden Zone

Day Pass at Mazatlan Beach Front Resort with Lunch

HK$467
per adult
Day Pass at Mazatlan Beach Front Resort with Lunch
BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour

BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour

HK$777
per adult
BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour
Mazatlan: Barrio Bites Tour in a Traditional Taxi

Mazatlan: Barrio Bites Tour in a Traditional Taxi

HK$632
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mazatlan: Barrio Bites Tour in a Traditional Taxi
Mazatlan Cathedral

Mazatlan City Tour by Traditional Open Air Vehicle Pulmonia

HK$500
per adult
Mazatlan City Tour by Traditional Open Air Vehicle Pulmonia
Seafood Secrets tour

Seafood Secret Tour in Mazatlan

HK$612
per adult
Seafood Secret Tour in Mazatlan
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Top hotels in Downtown Mazatlan

Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico

Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico

3 out of 5
1502 Belisario Domínguez Centro, Mazatlán, Sin.
The price is HK$568 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
HK$568
HK$676 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Es un moderno hotel ubicado estratégicamente en la zona antigua histórica de Mazatlan , se encuentra muy cerca del malecón y de muchos restaurantes donde se encuentran variedades gastronómicas d ella región e internacional !! Definitivamente recomiendo este Hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
Hotel La Siesta Malecón

Hotel La Siesta Malecón

3 out of 5
Olas Altas #11, Historic Center, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is HK$516 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
HK$516
HK$614 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
Best Western Posada Freeman

Best Western Posada Freeman

3 out of 5
Av Olas Altas 79 Sur, Centro Historico, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is HK$624 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
HK$624
HK$742 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Best Western Posada Freeman
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only

Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Olas Atlas No. 16 Centro Historico, Mazatlán, SIN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,018 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
HK$1,018
HK$1,222 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
Casa Barros Vacation Condos

Casa Barros Vacation Condos

4 out of 5
114 Circunvalación Cerro del Vigía, Mazatlán, Sin.
The price is HK$231 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
HK$231
HK$657 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star condo in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Hotel Raíces de Mar

Hotel Raíces de Mar

3.5 out of 5
512 Sixto Osuna Centro, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is HK$471 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
HK$471
HK$560 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
"My stay at Hotel Raíces de Mar completely met my expectations for a boutique hotel right in the Plazuela Machada. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was perfect! The small soaking pool was refreshing and I enjoyed exploring el Centro from the doorstep."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hotel Raíces de Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Mazatlan

Mazatlan showing a sunset, general coastal views and a beach

Centro Historico

If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Historico
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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.

Playa del Sur
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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.

Balcones de Loma Linda
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Cerro del Vigia

Travellers like the historical sites in Cerro del Vigia, and Old Spanish Fort is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cerro del Vigia
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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.

Stone Island
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Ferrocarrilera

While there might not be top attractions in Ferrocarrilera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa Norte and Fisherman's Monument.

Ferrocarrilera

Downtown Mazatlan