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
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
Mazatlan City Tour by FunBus
Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch
Sensation Splash Party All Inclusive Mazatlan Bay Cruise
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
Top hotels in Downtown Mazatlan
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
Very clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
Room was super clean was serviced daily excellent view from balcony firm bed and staff was super friendly and helpful the only thing is music is catered mainly to foreign tourists not local or nationals when in mexico i look forward to hearing relaxing spanish music
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Best Western Posada Freeman
Awesome rooftop views and great service!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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 Barros Vacation Condos
This was my second stay at this place. The first time was not a good experience but was not unable to cancel my second stay and since I had no choice I stayed here again. However, this time was great. Good and friendly front desk staff and the the room was spacious and everything was working. Some ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Villa Serena Centro Histórico
Good location clean, great staff. We are very happy with our stay at this place.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 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.
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.
