Cerritos Travel Guide
Mazatlán
Popular places to visit
Witches Beach
Swim, surf big waves and work on your tan at this beautiful and quiet beach located along Mexico's Pacific shoreline.
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.
Cerritos Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cerritos Beach during your travels in Marina Mazatlan? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
El Faro Lighthouse
Hike to this hilltop lighthouse, located on one of the area’s highest points, to enjoy a superb bird’s-eye view of Mazatlán’s beaches, Old Town and peninsula.
Things to do
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
Mazatlan City Tour by FunBus
Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Top hotels in Cerritos
Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive
I stayed at the Hotel Riu Emerald Bay with my fiancé for 8 days. Up until the 5th day, we were having an amazing vacation — but unfortunately our experience took a horrible turn. While we were out, someone entered our room and stole $1,500 USD cash from my wallet, which was inside my purse and packed ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Buen hotel, excelente tamaño de habitaciones, buen servicio, excelentes áreas comunes, solo le falta una renovada a las habitaciones. Pero en general el hotel en perfecto estado.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Diamond Bay
Una de las ventajas de quedarse en este hotel es la ubicación. La playa está muy tranquila, limpia, agradable, con muy poca gente. La alberca igual muy tranquila, limpia, con poca gente, y a buena temperatura, todo esto a pesar de que fue puente. El staff se portó muy bien, fueron muy atentos en ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Varali Grand Hotel
All the staff were friendly however the breakfast buffet was kind of expensive for the type of food. Not much to choose and not good quality food. The water in the swimming pool was not clean. The curtains of our room was in very bad condition, the restroom with bad smell. The glass shower door not ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort
We stayed for 7 days and overall had a mixed experience. The positives first: the bell staff was extremely welcoming, both check-in out were efficient, housekeeping staff was wonderful. The housekeeper did an excellent job. The beds were very comfortable, the water pressure was good, and the AC kept ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Viaggio Resort Mazatlán
Staff was truly unpleasant supervisor was not helpful when request for an umbrella by the pool. Cleanliness was super clean but staff was rude. Wouldn’t stay here again overall I have had better experience in Cabos than Mazatlán. If you want to travel go somewhere else
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cerritos
Quintas del Mar
Quintas del Mar might not have many top sights, but Mazagua Aquatic Park and Witches Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marina Mazatlan
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Marina Mazatlan. You might want to make time for a stop at Cerritos Beach or Witches Beach.
Marina el Cid
While there might not be top attractions in Marina el Cid, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cerritos Beach and Bula.
El Cid
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of El Cid. You might consider stopping by El Cid Country Club Golf Course while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Las Gaviotas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Gaviotas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like El Cid Country Club Golf Course and Punta Camaron Beach.
Zona Dorada
Travellers to Zona Dorada praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Punta Camaron Beach and Playa Brujas.
