Downtown Mazatlan Travel Guide
Mazatlán
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.
Things to do
Stone Island Cruise & Beach Day
Lighthouse Zipline Adventure at Farolesa
Mazatlan Observatorio 1873 Ticket and Pass
Mazatlán: Beach & Jungle ATV Tour w/ Lunch & Tequila Tasting
Top hotels in Downtown Mazatlan
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
The rooms were clean, the location good and a nice bar for happy hour cocktails.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Best Western Posada Freeman
Beautiful location. Great views.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Casa Lucila Mazatlán Curamoria Collection - Adults Only
Lovely room, lovely bed, lovely view and lovely staff. We just had a lovely time. Stayed during the naval battle fireworks in Olas Altas and what a treat! Absolutely could not have had a better vantage point to watch the show. Will definitely make this a tradition for us when we are in Mazatlan during ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
Clean room and hotel . Staff very helpful. Fridge would have been great . Loud AC units. Daily water bottles provided. Coffee maker helpful . Safe provided.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
The condo was clean clean and was in a great location. Although utensils and essentials like a kettle, saucepan dishcloth, broom are very much needed. Also no hairdryer. Concierge were there from time to time and very friendly and helpful. The location is close to the Boardwalk and many restaurants. ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Casa Lulu
The pool was nice and cool and clean. The air conditioner gave the room a damp musty smell - the beds were very comfortable
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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.
Balcones de Loma Linda
While visiting Balcones de Loma Linda, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento Mujer Mazalteca and La Cueva Del Diablo.
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.
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.
