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
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Olas Altas Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mazatlán. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Plaza Machado
Learn about the local history of Mazatlán when you take a trip to Plaza Machado. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market
During your visit to Mazatlán, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
After visiting Immaculate Conception Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mazatlán. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this relaxing area.
Divers Point
You can learn about the history of Mazatlán when you stop by Divers Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Downtown Mazatlan
Hotel La Siesta Malecón
People were lovely and the hotel was super convenient to the Museum of Art, where I was in an exhibition (only 3 blocks!). The room was fine and the view was phenomenal, but the street noise was hard to block out. No water pressure in the shower. Also very close to truly amazing restaurants - in ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Best Western Posada Freeman
Room and hotel was cleaned. Staffed was amazing always made sure we were good or if we needed anything. Our stayed included buffet breakfast. This does need some improvements. Needs some variety. Beside the breakfast buffet, overall I would consider staying here again. Location is great
Reviewed on 21 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
Great staff, Super clean, nice beads and updated rooms. Would definitely stay again while touring historic Mazatlán.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Location clean rooms
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Boutique Casa Lulu
The staff was nice and willing to help, and the property itself was comfortable. I stayed in the Cactus room, which doesn't have a view. Unfortunately, my TV wasn’t working (they didn't offer anything besides we are sorry), there were too many mosquitoes inside the room, and the housekeeper didn’t ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
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.
