Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide
Mazatlán
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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.
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.
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.
Divers Point
Watch in awe as locals perform spectacular dives from a raised platform into an area of shallow and rocky water.
Top hotels in Downtown Mazatlan
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
This is a good hotel right In front of the Malecón it's a few blocks away from the cathedral and the historical center. the staff is friendly and check in is simple and easy. This hotel is in older so its nothing fancy but its kept up well. Its good for the price and the ocean view.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Best Western Posada Freeman
Clean Friendly. Great breakfast and service
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Pueblo Bonito Vantage Centro Histórico Mazatlán
Yes everything was very good. Room 209 was perfect - we both were impressed with the courtyard shower- beautiful!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
Staff was warm, friendly, & cheery. The hotel is beautiful, right on the boardwalk, near all the most charming places in Mazatlán.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
Room was kept totally cleaning and serviced
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Mazatlan
Centro Historico
If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Balcones de Loma Linda
While visiting Balcones de Loma Linda, you might make a stop by sights like La Cueva Del Diablo and Monumento Mujer Mazalteca.
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.
Cerro del Vigia
Travellers like the historical sites in Cerro del Vigia, and Observatory 1873 is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide
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