Centro Historico Travel Guide

Mazatlán

Mazatlan showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a sunset
Plaza Machado which includes a square or plaza and a park as well as a large group of people
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market featuring food and markets
Centro Historico
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market featuring markets and food

Popular places to visit

Plaza Machado which includes a square or plaza and a park 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 markets and food

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 featuring 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
Republic Square

Republic Square

Learn about the local history of Mazatlán when you take a trip to Republic Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Republic Square
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 featuring markets, rocky coastline 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

Top hotels in Centro Historico

Best Western Posada Freeman
Best Western Posada Freeman
3 out of 5
Av Olas Altas 79 Sur, Centro Historico, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is ₹7,229 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹7,229
₹8,603 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (954 reviews)
"Beds were too hard. Breakfast wasn’t fresh and refilled regularly. Views and location are amazing."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Best Western Posada Freeman
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
3 out of 5
Olas Altas #11, Historic Center, Mazatlán, SIN
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (850 reviews)
"Muy amables y atentos"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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Hotel La Siesta Malecón
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
3.5 out of 5
Belisario Domínguez #1607, esquina con, Angel Flores Centro Histórico, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is ₹4,781 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
₹4,781
₹5,690 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (430 reviews)
"The property is centrally located and within walking distance of restaurants, cute coffee shops, shopping boutiques, Mercado, catedral and much more. The hotel was very clean, didn’t had an issue at all, the staff was nice and welcoming. I will definitely be back and will stay here."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
3 out of 5
1502 Belisario Domínguez Centro, Mazatlán, Sin.
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
"Great place to stay only recommendation would be to choose a room away from the front of the hotel because it gets very loud at night lots of traffic and people walking around at night"

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

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Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
4 out of 5
114 Circunvalación Cerro del Vigía, Mazatlán, Sin.
The price is ₹2,514 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
₹2,514
₹7,188 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star condo in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Very clean and convenient location, also personal was very friendly"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Hotel Casa de Leyendas
Hotel Casa de Leyendas
3.5 out of 5
Venustiano Carranza 4, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is ₹7,048 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
₹7,048
₹8,387 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach B&B in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"Charming and convenient. I absolutely loved my stay at this traditional style boutique hotel. The staff were great and the room very comfortable. The location was great also as it was walkable to everything in the Centro area."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Hotel Casa de Leyendas
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Historico

Olas Altas Beach featuring a sunset, street scenes and a gorge or canyon

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.

Downtown Mazatlan
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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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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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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
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Cerro del Vigia

Travellers like the historical sites in Cerro del Vigia, and Observatory 1873 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

Centro Historico Travel Guide