Marina el Cid Travel Guide
Mazatlán
Visit Marina el Cid
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
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch
Top hotels in Marina el Cid
El Cid Marina Beach Hotel
"El Cid Marina is beautiful hotel and great location. Staff were helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive
"Rooms were clean and property was well kept."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Varali Grand Hotel
"The outdoor infinity pool was tiny maybe 15 feet by 20 ft. The kiddie pool was really part of it and adults and kids were all together in basically a wading pool 3 ft deep. Usually super crowded with 10 people or more. Yeah our room faced the ocean and the malicon but forget ocean sounds. People ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Mazatlan Beach Resort
"Nice room, very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 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
"They didn't give us the room I had chosen online."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Marina el Cid
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.
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.
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.
Lomas de Mazatlán
While visiting Lomas de Mazatlán, you might make a stop by sights like MonteCarlo Casino and Caverna del Diablo.
Francisco Villa
When in Francisco Villa, you can plan a visit to El Cid Country Club Golf Course and Teodoro Mariscal Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
