Mazatlan Reviews - Mazatlan, Mexico Travel Guide

Visiting Mazatlan

The largest city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Mazatlan’s picturesque landscape, great nightlife and over 20 miles of beaches have made it a wildly popular destination for beach bums, spring-breakers and honeymooners alike.

Once a thriving commercial seaport, Mazatlan’s primary industry now is... Read More The largest city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Mazatlan’s picturesque landscape, great nightlife and over 20 miles of beaches have made it a wildly popular destination for beach bums, spring-breakers and honeymooners alike.

Once a thriving commercial seaport, Mazatlan’s primary industry now is tourism, and it shows. With over twenty miles of beaches, lined with resort hotels, the city is packed with opportunities for almost any visitor. Any number of tours ferry visitors between the city and nearby Deer Island and Stone Island, where activities like banana boating and horseback riding are perennial favorites. The area also boasts a thriving snorkeling scene, with tropical fish, sea turtles, dolphins and whales gracing its waters.

Not all of Mazatlan is beaches and bikinis, however; Old Mazatlan boasts historical mainstays like the Angela Peralta Theater and the Centro Mercado that remain perennial favorites. Named after the famed Mexican opera singer, the historic Angela Peralta Theater hosts many of Mazatlan’s most important cultural events, from ballet to opera to rock concerts. The Centro Mercado is the thriving commercial hub of the city, a packed marketplace teeming with people, produce, seafood and handicrafts.

Once you’ve booked your flight and picked a hotel, peruse our pages to create an itinerary inspired by fellow travelers who’ve had their share of tan lines and cervaza fria. See you on the beach. Close

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