Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Olas Altas Beach showing views, street scenes and a sunset
Plaza Machado featuring café lifestyle
Immaculate Conception Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
Plaza Machado which includes night scenes and markets as well as a small group of people
Downtown Mazatlan

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Mazatlan Hotel Deals

Best Western Posada Freeman

Best Western Posada Freeman

3 out of 5
Av Olas Altas 79 Sur, Centro Historico, Mazatlán, SIN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$166 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$166
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (970 reviews)
"Very good staff"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Best Western Posada Freeman
Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico

Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico

3 out of 5
1502 Belisario Domínguez Centro, Mazatlán, Sin.
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
"Beautiful boutique hotel, the staff was excellent, location. Excellent we had a great time."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Hotel Tierra Marina Centro Histórico
Hotel La Siesta Malecón

Hotel La Siesta Malecón

3 out of 5
Olas Altas #11, Historic Center, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is NZ$117 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$117
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (866 reviews)
"Extremely noisy in the summer with Malecón auto and pedestrian traffic, water temperature is warm ~85 degrees, crowds settle down after October. Winter is great time to visit, however sea water is a bit cooler. Bed was great, if you like a firm mattress, internet, ok, not great! Access relatively ..."

Reviewed on 31 July 2025

Hotel La Siesta Malecón
Casa Barros Vacation Condos

Casa Barros Vacation Condos

4 out of 5
114 Circunvalación Cerro del Vigía, Mazatlán, Sin.
The price is NZ$147 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$147
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star condo in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)
"Nice property near the strip. Can be a bit loud on the weekend but that is to be expected Mazaltan is a party city on the weekend."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only

Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Olas Atlas No. 16 Centro Historico, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is NZ$366 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$366
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, private hot tubs, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
Hotel Raíces de Mar

Hotel Raíces de Mar

3.5 out of 5
512 Sixto Osuna Centro, Mazatlán, SIN
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews)
"My stay at Hotel Raíces de Mar completely met my expectations for a boutique hotel right in the Plazuela Machada. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was perfect! The small soaking pool was refreshing and I enjoyed exploring el Centro from the doorstep."

Reviewed on 19 June 2025

Hotel Raíces de Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Mazatlan

Mazatlan showing a sunset, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Centro Historico

If you're spending some time in Centro Historico, Plaza Machado and Olas Altas Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Historico
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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.

Playa del Sur
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Balcones de Loma Linda

Balcones de Loma Linda might not have many top sights, but Olas Altas Beach and Plaza Machado are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Balcones de Loma Linda
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Cerro del Vigia

Travellers like the historical sites in Cerro del Vigia, and Old Spanish Fort is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cerro del Vigia
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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.

Stone Island
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Ferrocarrilera

While there might not be top attractions in Ferrocarrilera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa Norte and Fisherman's Monument.

Ferrocarrilera


Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide

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