Gabriel Leyva 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.
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.
Witches Beach
Swim, surf big waves and work on your tan at this beautiful and quiet beach located along Mexico's Pacific shoreline.
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 Gabriel Leyva
Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive
The adult pools are overly warm, would be nice if somw cool water filtered through them. Food was good, lots of care and attention went in to food preparation and display
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Varali Grand Hotel
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 great. Hotel is new and has potential. But, they do allow buses of tourist from south of Mexico to stay there. We were there 6 nights and almost 5 of those nights the pool was not accessible due to the amount of people. Hotels should really notify when they accept tour buses.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan - All Inclusive
Caters to locals- music at pool was strictly in spanish. Would have been nice to have a mix. Announcements such as activities were also in spanish. A/C in room leaked, rotating shut off at night made for uncomfortable sleeping and lounge chairs on beach were poor quality. Only way to get good service ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Palms Resort of Mazatlan
Absolutely gorgeous, everything was clean. Parking was a little busy but other then that all was good.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gabriel Leyva
Centro Historico
If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Mazatlan
Downtown Mazatlan is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Plaza Machado or Olas Altas Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Balcones de Loma Linda
While visiting Balcones de Loma Linda, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento Mujer Mazalteca and La Cueva Del Diablo.
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.
