Brigadoon’s Mazatlán guidebook
Things to do
Buy tickets directly at the Mazatlan Aquarium and not through a second party.
244 locals recommend
Acuario Mazatlan
111 Av. de los DeportesBuy tickets directly at the Mazatlan Aquarium and not through a second party.
Aquatic Park Mazagua
Avenida Sábalo CerritosNice water park to enjoy with your kids!
Sitting on the top of Cerro del Vigía and 75 meters above sea level, this building known as Observatorio was initially built by the people of Mazatlán as a military observation post, hence the name Cerro del Vigía. Due to its strategic location and complete dominance of the landscape, it served the city to protect it from the constant incursions of enemy ships, as well as ships dedicated to piracy. In 1873 he joined meteorological and seismological work, being one of the two most important in the country at the time of Porfirio Díaz.
47 locals recommend
Observatorio Mazatlán 1873
218 ObservatorioSitting on the top of Cerro del Vigía and 75 meters above sea level, this building known as Observatorio was initially built by the people of Mazatlán as a military observation post, hence the name Cerro del Vigía. Due to its strategic location and complete dominance of the landscape, it served the city to protect it from the constant incursions of enemy ships, as well as ships dedicated to piracy. In 1873 he joined meteorological and seismological work, being one of the two most important in the country at the time of Porfirio Díaz.
This open air market boasts the largest offerings of fresh fruit and meat. This is Typical Mexican municipal market. Has food stalls with fresh meat etc
69 locals recommend
Mercado Pino Suarez Mazatlán
Melchor OcampoThis open air market boasts the largest offerings of fresh fruit and meat. This is Typical Mexican municipal market. Has food stalls with fresh meat etc
Sightseeing
Stretching from the original Mazatlan past the Golden Zone to the end of Cerritos Beach, Mazatlan's waterfront street is the backbone of the city.
195 locals recommend
Malecón de Mazatlán
75 Paseo Olas AltasStretching from the original Mazatlan past the Golden Zone to the end of Cerritos Beach, Mazatlan's waterfront street is the backbone of the city.
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Great place for an evening out... some local shopping, nice dinner and great music.. very nice location.. absolute must go when you visit Mazatlan
183 locals recommend
Plaza Machado
Great place for an evening out... some local shopping, nice dinner and great music.. very nice location.. absolute must go when you visit Mazatlan
Wonderful low key area with all the sun, sand, and beach you want. Nothing super lux or fancy but definitely worth the day trip. Easy to get to by bus and then about a 10 minute boat ride to the island. Go to Lety’s restaurant best family owned and clean spot to eat delicious food and spend all day at the beach.
186 locals recommend
Stone Island
Wonderful low key area with all the sun, sand, and beach you want. Nothing super lux or fancy but definitely worth the day trip. Easy to get to by bus and then about a 10 minute boat ride to the island. Go to Lety’s restaurant best family owned and clean spot to eat delicious food and spend all day at the beach.
Located in downtown Mazatlan, the architecture makes it well worth a visit.
81 locals recommend
Mazatlan Cathedral
21 de MarzoLocated in downtown Mazatlan, the architecture makes it well worth a visit.
Amphibious vehicles take vacationers to this uninhabited island off Mazatlan for snorkeling trips and other beach activities.
Deer Island
222 Avenida Camarón SábaloAmphibious vehicles take vacationers to this uninhabited island off Mazatlan for snorkeling trips and other beach activities.
According to many, Mazatlán isn't just about delicious food and scenic seaside vistas, but culture, too. Case in point: the Angela Peralta Theater, located in Old Mazatlán's Plaza Machado. It was named after a Mexican opera singer who died in a yellow fever epidemic that swept through the city in 1883. City residents are very proud of their 19th-century opera house, which was restored in the 1980s to host live performances. Visit now and it'll be hard to believe that this grand building was once abandoned, dilapidated and nearly torn down.
163 locals recommend
Angela Peralta Theater
S/N CarnavalAccording to many, Mazatlán isn't just about delicious food and scenic seaside vistas, but culture, too. Case in point: the Angela Peralta Theater, located in Old Mazatlán's Plaza Machado. It was named after a Mexican opera singer who died in a yellow fever epidemic that swept through the city in 1883. City residents are very proud of their 19th-century opera house, which was restored in the 1980s to host live performances. Visit now and it'll be hard to believe that this grand building was once abandoned, dilapidated and nearly torn down.
Situated at the northern end of Mazatlan, this beach is great for surfers and if looking for great seafood restaurants!
16 locals recommend
Playa Las Brujas
Playa Las BrujasSituated at the northern end of Mazatlan, this beach is great for surfers and if looking for great seafood restaurants!
The Zona Dorada, or Golden Zone, features high-rise hotels, shops, restaurants and nightclubs, along with many of the city's best beaches in a 3-mile stretch.
You can stroll through the Golden Zone any time of day, though shops and restaurants have independent operating hours. Also know that when cruise ships are in town, this area can get quite busy as this is where many tours begin and end.
117 locals recommend
Golden Zone
The Zona Dorada, or Golden Zone, features high-rise hotels, shops, restaurants and nightclubs, along with many of the city's best beaches in a 3-mile stretch.
You can stroll through the Golden Zone any time of day, though shops and restaurants have independent operating hours. Also know that when cruise ships are in town, this area can get quite busy as this is where many tours begin and end.
There are many beaches in Mazatlan that are loud with vendors hawking items at you so that it is challenging to relax. In Cerritos, there is a totally different vibe. You can read a book, write in a journal, chat with a friend, and the atmosphere is very chill and uncrowded.
30 locals recommend
Playa Cerritos
3500 Av. Sábalo CerritosThere are many beaches in Mazatlan that are loud with vendors hawking items at you so that it is challenging to relax. In Cerritos, there is a totally different vibe. You can read a book, write in a journal, chat with a friend, and the atmosphere is very chill and uncrowded.
This four-story platform above the ocean is known to locals as "Divers' Point."
85 locals recommend
El Clavadista
Malecón de MazatlánThis four-story platform above the ocean is known to locals as "Divers' Point."
Restaurants
Excellent restaurant! Can get a little crowded at times but a must try!
308 locals recommend
Restaurant Panamá
S/N Av Camarón SábaloExcellent restaurant! Can get a little crowded at times but a must try!
Restaurant Panamá
S/N Av Camarón SábaloExcellent food and service.
Fantastic brunch option! Lots of variety on the menu, generous portions, reasonable prices and great service. Highly recommend
40 locals recommend
Rico's Café - Marina
2216 Blvd. Marina MazatlanFantastic brunch option! Lots of variety on the menu, generous portions, reasonable prices and great service. Highly recommend
Los Arcos
1019 Av Camarón SábaloThis is probably the most famous seafood restaurant in Mazatlan!
Nice restaurant decorated like far west.. Steak house very delicious. Service is excellent!
55 locals recommend
La Casa Country
S/N Av Camarón SábaloNice restaurant decorated like far west.. Steak house very delicious. Service is excellent!
Great seafood restaurant, a must go place to eat fresh mariscos in Mazatlan!
98 locals recommend
El Muchacho Alegre
46 P.º ClaussenGreat seafood restaurant, a must go place to eat fresh mariscos in Mazatlan!
Mariscos Puerto Azul
S/N Mal. de MazatlánBest place for seafood