Cerritos Travel Guide
Mazatlán
Popular places to visit
Witches Beach
Swim, surf big waves and work on your tan at this beautiful and quiet beach located along Mexico's Pacific shoreline.
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.
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
San Miguel de Allende walking tour with certified guide
Mazatlán: Beach & Jungle ATV Tour w/ Lunch & Tequila Tasting
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Top hotels in Cerritos
Hotel Riu Emerald Bay - All Inclusive
"All of the staff was very attentive and welcoming. From the front desk staff, cleaning staff, waiters, and bar tenders, everyone would go out of their way to make sure you were taken care of. Any time we had a special request, they always made an effort to animate us. We never heard a "we aren't ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
"Buen hotel, excelente tamaño de habitaciones, buen servicio, excelentes áreas comunes, solo le falta una renovada a las habitaciones. Pero en general el hotel en perfecto estado."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Diamond Bay
"Not pleased with it, the whole resort is outdated and not maintained, not even coffee at the rooms nor internet, a coffee maker is there but not even filters, redtaurabt opens on weekends only, and menu very small, rooms are old, not pleased, not recommended"
Reviewed on 26 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
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Reviewed on 26 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
Other neighbourhoods around Cerritos
Quintas del Mar
Quintas del Mar might not have many top sights, but Mazagua Aquatic Park and Witches Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Marina el Cid
While there might not be top attractions in Marina el Cid, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cerritos Beach and Playa Brujas.
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.
Las Gaviotas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Gaviotas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Punta Camaron Beach and El Cid Country Club Golf Course.
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.
