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
Lighthouse Zipline Adventure at Farolesa
Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Top hotels in Downtown Mazatlan
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
I stayed here for a week, very clean and very nice view of the ocean , I would stay here again. Only thing I wish the room had a refrigerator and the shower drain got clogged one time . Not sure if it was from the sand we had in our clothes after swimming in the ocean. But that doesn’t mean it was ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
It was clean, secure, and well located. The buffet breakfast was 10/10. Not the fanciest, but everything you need in Mazatlán at a great price.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Posada Freeman
Great stay
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Pueblo Bonito Vantage Centro Histórico Mazatlán
This property is immaculate from the beautiful entrance to stunning floral courtyard and pool area to pillow like beds. Staff were extremely helpful and the food and drinks were excellent
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
Lovely room, lovely bed, lovely view and lovely staff. We just had a lovely time. Stayed during the naval battle fireworks in Olas Altas and what a treat! Absolutely could not have had a better vantage point to watch the show. Will definitely make this a tradition for us when we are in Mazatlan during ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
Amazing. Beautiful building and staff is helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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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.
