FREE THINGS TO DO IN MAZATLAN

  • 1. Malecón de Mazatlán – 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.
  • 2. Plaza Machado – Central plaza named for Juan Nepomuceno Machado who donated the land.
  • 3. Faro Mazatlán – This lighthouse sits atop Cerro Creston, Mazatlan’s highest hill.
  • 4. Old Mazatlan – Mazatlán Old Town is a walkable and historic district in this lively port city. Highlights include colourful and renovated French-inspired buildings.
  • 5. Catedral Mazatlán Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción – Located in downtown Mazatlan, the architecture makes it well worth a visit.
  • 6. Playa Brujas – Situated at the northern end of Mazatlan, this beach is great for surfers and beach bums alike.
  • 7. Golden Zone – The Zona Dorada is situated along Av. Camaron Sabalo. From the Fiesta Land complex at the southern border (see nightlife),to the Galactic Bowling Alley in the north, this strip contains everything the sun-seeking tourist could want. The most popular beaches in the city are found here, as well as classier hotels. Less than 50 years ago, this area was a swamp, but it has since been drained and built up specifically for the visitor. Thus, this area is very accommodating to tourists. Everyone speaks English and there are more bars and nightclubs than you could ever want. Check out the other sections for more detailed information regarding how to indulge yourself during your stay.
  • 8. Playa Cerritos – This beach, with grass growing atop its dunes, is quiet and undeveloped.
  • 9. Playa Olas Altas – The nearest beach to the cruise terminal.
  • 10. Baluarte Bridge – The Baluarte River Bridge is the highest bridge in North America and one of the highest cable stayed bridges in the world surpassing even the Millau Viaduct, Europe’s highest bridge. It is the crown jewel of the greatest bridge and tunnel highway project ever undertaken in North America. Known as the Durango-Mazatlán highway, it will be the only crossing for more than 500 miles (800 km) between the pacific coast and the interior of Mexico. The path of this new highway roughly parallels the famous “Devil’s Backbone”, a narrow road that earned its nickname from the way it follows the precarious ridge crest of the jagged peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. The dangerous road is a seemingly endless onslaught of twisting, terrifying turns that are so tight there are times the road nearly spirals back into itself.

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