Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide
Mazatlán
Visit Downtown Mazatlan
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.
Things to do
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
Sensation Splash Party All Inclusive Mazatlan Bay Cruise
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch
Top hotels in Downtown Mazatlan
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
This is a great place to stay in Mazatlan. It is close to everything. It is right on the beach. I loved just sitting on the balcony watching the waves. The hotel is old and is showing signs of wear. The cable TV system kept freezing making it impossible to watch. The place is basic, but it is well ...
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
All of the above
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Best Western Posada Freeman
The staff at the front desk were wonderful. Check in was very fast. Our bags were brought up to the room immediately. The breakfast that is included is buffet style and had a good selection. The room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Amazing property for vacation, the room came with full kitchen, don't expect all the utensils, is for VACATION just the essentials to have an amazing experience and the pool offered beautiful views, hopefully will visit again.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
The Beach view was stunning!! Lovely bedrooms!! We love it!!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
Beautiful boutique hotel, the staff was excellent, location. Excellent we had a great time.
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
