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

5/5(1 review)

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$272
per adult
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour

BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour

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

Mazatlan: Barrio Bites Tour in a Traditional Taxi

HK$635
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$502
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 La Siesta Malecón

Hotel La Siesta Malecón

3 out of 5
Olas Altas #11, Historic Center, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is HK$402 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
HK$402
HK$479 total
14 Aug - 15 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (858 reviews)
"Extremely noisy in the summer with Malecón auto and pedestrian traffic, water temperature is warm ~85 degrees, crowds settle down after October. Winter is great time to visit, however sea water is a bit cooler. Bed was great, if you like a firm mattress, internet, ok, not great! Access relatively ..."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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$663 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
HK$663
HK$789 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (959 reviews)
"Me gusto mucho"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Best Western Posada Freeman
Casa Barros Vacation Condos

Casa Barros Vacation Condos

4 out of 5
114 Circunvalación Cerro del Vigía, Mazatlán, Sin.
The price is HK$241 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
HK$241
HK$670 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (191 reviews)
"The blankets were pretty dirty, and don’t have enough things to clean, but nice place!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Casa Barros Vacation Condos
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
The price is HK$1,079 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
HK$1,079
HK$1,284 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
"Very nice room with ocean view, Huge bathroom. All quite stylish and very well located in the old town. Priced higher than average but very much worth the extra $$."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
Hotel Raíces de Mar

Hotel Raíces de Mar

3.5 out of 5
512 Sixto Osuna Centro, Mazatlán, SIN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$382 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
HK$382
HK$455 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (157 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
Hotel México Mazatlán

Hotel México Mazatlán

2 out of 5
Calle México 201. Colonia centro, Mazatlán
The price is HK$416 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
HK$416
HK$495 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions The Mazatlan Malecón and Plaza Machado are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Buena atención y muy económica además de q está a una cuadra del malecón y playa"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel México Mazatlán
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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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Gabriel Leyva

While Gabriel Leyva may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Machado and Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market.

Gabriel Leyva
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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

Downtown Mazatlan