Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone
City Tour & Beach Club All Inclusive W Horse Ride & Water Sports
Our pick of the best Downtown Mazatlan Hotel Deals
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
The A/C worked well and it is right across the street to the Boardwalk (Malecon). You can walk safely on the Malecon 24 hours a day. It was great.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Best Western Posada Freeman
Ervriting was good
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
All of the above
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
This wasn’t our first time staying at Casa Barros, and we really enjoy the location. It’s a beautiful building with excellent air conditioning and a lovely rooftop pool offering great views of the city. The hotel is conveniently close to Centro Histórico, surrounded by many restaurants, shops, and ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
The Beach view was stunning!! Lovely bedrooms!! We love it!!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Pueblo Bonito Vantage Centro Histórico Mazatlán
Hi the hotel was excellent but the staff lack friendliness/the elevator had a foul smell other then that it was good!!!!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
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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.
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.
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.
Gabriel Leyva
While Gabriel Leyva may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza Machado and Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market.
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.
