Mazatlán Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Cheap, friendly people, very scenic 


Con

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 Cool Evenings 


In a nutshell

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 A great spot to go for some sun & relaxation! 

 

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Things to Do  

Sightseeing

Sightseeing, Mazatlán

 66 Reviews  We went to the Mazatlan with some friends that we have made in Mazatlan. It was a little more expensive than we thought it might be. We walked around the main area and saw all the fish that were in the tanks. We also found out for a additional fee,you can go into the large tanks with the fish,that... 

Beach

Beach, Mazatlán

 11 Reviews  I finally went parasailing.. «after so many years of going to Mexico. It was fun. »The scariest part was going up and coming down. It was so nice and peaceful up there and wow what a view!! Fantastic!!! I am glad I did it and it was worth every peso! 

Hotels  

Hotel Playa Mazatlan

 13 Reviews and 342 Opinions  We stayed at the Playa Mazatlan in February 2009. The room was called an economy room. It did not... 

El Cid El Moro Beach Hotel

 4 Reviews and 393 Opinions  We bought in to El Cid Timeshares three separate times now. We now have All Inclusive Elite, all the... 

Restaurants  

Chili's Pepper

Chili's Pepper, Mazatlán

 6 Reviews  We were on our Honeymoon, and happened to find this place as we walked downt he beach in Mazatlan. The open air seating was awesoem the service was very friendly!! The drink are HUGE and the food was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! I had the Chicken Molcajete it was the best I have ever had. My Husband got the... 

Ponchos

Ponchos, Mazatlán

 8 Reviews  Our family went to Ponchos twice. Once on a Thursday night and then on a Saturday night. On Thursday night we had the Mexican plate,Mango Salmon and my son had the BLT. We were greeted before we came in by Marco, who ended up being not only our server,but good friend by the end of the night. We were... 

Nightlife  

FiestaLand

FiestaLand, Mazatlán

 5 Reviews  Ok, the day is done, time to party at Fiestaland, a hugh complex of party locations. Six different venues are here including karaoke at the Canta Bar. A piano bar, dance bar, sports and dining restaurants and Valentino's Disco Club, no explanation needed. The party starts at 9 pm and goes till 4 am.... 

Valentino's

Valentino's, Mazatlán

 3 Reviews  This was the second night club we visited, the cover changes from day to day, the night we visited the Bora Bora it was $70 pesos, the next day it was down to $50. You may get further discounts if you are a big group of people, we were twenty persons and they gave us 5 free tickets. It is one of the... 

Transportation  

Pulmonia

Pulmonia, Mazatlán

 12 Reviews  When I was there in December of 2007, pulmonias cost from 30-80 pesos a ride, depending on where you wanted to go. Always negotiate your price with the pulmonia driver, and if he won't come to a price you like ,you can just walk away. There will be another one along in a minute, guaranteed. The... 

Taxis

Taxis, Mazatlán

 6 Reviews  the only way out of the airport is one of the many airport to town only cabs. If you are staying at the LaSiesta, great place, it will cost you$25 US from airport. Wait to change dollars to pesos until you are in town, or have 300md for cab with you, save 5% in town never use a pulmonia without... 

Shopping  

Souvenirs

Souvenirs, Mazatlán

 7 Reviews  I priced good tequila (Anejo) in town and it cost as much as at home in California! Finally on our way out, I got a decent deal at the airport. It was about $32 for a bottle that would retail for $50 in the U.S. 

Stores and Markets

Stores and Markets, Mazatlán

 4 Reviews  Pacific Jewelry sits right in the middle of the Zona Dorado (Golden Zone) of Mazatlan. Upscale jewelry from rings to bracelets. Featuring many varieties of precious and semi-precious stones, Pacific Jewelry is a wonderful place to shop for that special gift or purchase for a loved one. Maybe, even a... 

Local Customs  

Tipping/Financial

Tipping/Financial, Mazatlán

 3 Reviews   Tipping... At restaurants, 10 to 15% is standard, but check to ensure a tip has not been included in your bill. Be sure to differentiate between the 15% tax and a tip. Bellmen usually receive about 3 pesos per bag and maids 4 to 5 pesos per day. It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers unless they... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Health/Safety

Health/Safety, Mazatlán

 9 Reviews  Be sure you are aware of the colors of flags flying on the beaches of Mazatlan. They are as follows: Yellow Flag: Caution White Flag: Jellyfish Red Flag: Danger (usually a stong undertow, but could mean other dangers, as well) - Do NOT go in the water! Green Flag: Calm - Enjoy the water & safe... 

Financial/Shopping

Financial/Shopping, Mazatlán

 10 Reviews  I thought when I saw what was posted,was really a warning..I suspect the post. We too went to La Jolla, which is right down the street from our timeshare..these people expected us to sell our timeshare (a villa) to them and join them for a uncompleted place that looked like a crowded small room.... 

Tourist Traps  

Time Share

Time Share, Mazatlán

 9 Reviews  Beware of Marina Grand. It was Villa Mar 2 years ago. First time in 13 years that we got stiffed on a time share presentation after bring there for 90 minutes. Don't go. If it sounds too good to be true, it might not be true. 

Siteseeing

Siteseeing, Mazatlán

 6 Reviews  I took a jungle tour to mean...a jungle tour, not a boat ride to a coconut plantation through a "jungle". The scenery was still nice, but it wasn't what I expected. Getting dive bombed by the pelicans on the boat trip back to the harbor was cool, made for great pictures. Just expect to be... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Mazatlán

 5 Reviews  Wheeled luggage works best. beach attire Medications that you will need plus extra are a good idea. Trust me... I have 2 kids with asthma it saves hassel I actually have had good luck with disposable cameras... They don't cost you anything if you misplace them and are less likely to get stolen..The... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Siteseeing

Siteseeing, Mazatlán

 9 Reviews  At the Cerritos end of the Cerritos/Juarez bus route is a lovely, fairly undeveloped (as of yet!) beach area, Bruja's, with a nice restaurant down one of the side roads, and down another side road are a number of beach palapa restaurants where one can get a nice cold beer for about 15 pesos, roughly... 

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island)

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island), Mazatlán

 3 Reviews  When we take the local ferry to Stone Island, we leave from the fishing docks where the local fishermen keep the fishing & shrimping boats. It's quite interesting seeing the area because it probably hasn't changed in recades. You see all the rusted out boats & the local fish market that's on the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Beach / Water Sports

Beach / Water Sports, Mazatlán

 7 Reviews  Waverunning is a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous. So, if it is the first time or many times out on a waverunner, respect the ocean and the swells and waves. Be alert and the fun will be there. You sit on a water motorcycle and drive across the water, is the best way to describe this exciting... 

Favorites  

Siteseeing

Siteseeing, Mazatlán

 10 Reviews  checking around no one certain hostel is open. Go to whasupmaz.com for a 'high' end hotel on Stone Island. There are a few hotels on Stone Island.. the place , Mazatlan, is empty. Everything is a deal. If you come here, stay at the LaSiesta in old town for a night. Inside room $30 us, speak with... 

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