What is the most beautiful area of ​​Mazatlán?

“What is the most beautiful area of ​​Mazatlán?” is a post that will serve to complete the trilogy of articles with complete information on an incredible destination…

“Free things to do in Mazatlán” and “The best beaches in Mazatlán” are part of the proposals in this México Destinos blog that will help you enjoy your visit to La Perla del Pacífico to the fullest, do not forget to take a look, do not miss you will regret it

Mazatlán is one of the favorite destinations for Mexicans to enjoy a few days off at any time of the year and even more so if it is vacation time; beautiful beaches, exquisite Sinaloan gastronomy, pleasant atmosphere and the warmth of its people are part of its charms.

If a little trip to the beautiful city of Mazatlán is already in your plans, it is useful to have an idea of ​​how the city is structured and thus organize the tour a bit and identify which is the most beautiful area of ​​Mazatlán.

Although it is also good to improvise, if your plan is to go in high season, it is better not to leave everything to chance, keep in mind that it is a time of high demand and you may not find a place that meets your expectations…

Therefore, to avoid setbacks, we give you two recommendations, the first, investigate the destination and the second, you can seek help and advice on the best hotels in Mazatlán by calling 8004440618 or entering the official website of MexicoDestinos.com.

Going back to the main topic, it is important that you consider that Mazatlán has an extensive coastal zone and that it is divided into several zones that we will describe below…

Downtown Mazatlan area

In this question regarding what is the most beautiful area of ​​Mazatlan?, we will start with the downtown area of ​​La Perla del Pacífico.

This is the oldest area of ​​the city, but beware, that is not the same as neglected, on the contrary; there you will find a beautiful historic center with colorful facades and beautiful architecture that invites you to enjoy the tour.

The downtown area is ideal for walking and visiting places such as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Plaza Machado, the main square, with its beautiful kiosk, places that are worth visiting both day and night.

Nearby, on Olas Altas avenue, you will find more attractions such as El Clavadista, the monument to the dolphins, Liverpool alley with monuments in honor of The Beatles and a visit to the monument to Pedro Infante, a renowned Mexican singer and actor born in Mazatlan lands.

The restaurants and bars in that area are also recommended to enjoy a pleasant climate, ideal for a rest at ease.

Here you will find hotels of varied prices depending on their location, for example, if they are close to the bus station, the costs are usually cheaper than if you are looking for accommodation located around the Cathedral.

Also in this area you will find the La Gran Plaza shopping center, the Pino Suárez market and places like the Mazatlán Central Park, the Mazatlán Aquarium, the baseball stadium, all very good options to enjoy with family, friends and especially with children.

The boardwalk, North beach and Olas Altas beach are easily accessible and you can enjoy amenities and beautiful views of the entire coast.

golden zone

The most recommended area to enjoy unforgettable days in Mazatlán is the Golden Zone, this is because it is the best prepared for tourism since it has a wide range of hotels as well as an important commercial development with many shops, restaurants and an active night life.

To identify the beginning of this area we can take El Valentino’s as a point, next to the letters of Mazatlán, in the area of ​​the boardwalk, from there to the north is the golden zone and to the south the downtown area.

Av. Camarón Sábalo and Av. Gaviotas, which run parallel to the boardwalk, will be the perfect setting to walk and enjoy the beauty of the place, you can make the way by bicycle, a walk in the evening to try the snacks is also a good idea and do not miss the experience of getting on a fun pneumonia.

Here you will find different accesses to the beach of Mazatlán either for Playa Gaviotas, Playa Camarón or Playa Sábalo.

The hotels along the boardwalk are excellent options to stay, you will find prices that vary depending on whether they are on the beach, on the main avenue, or further from the coastal area.

This area is highly recommended for those who enjoy sightseeing all day and have no problem with a lot of people, especially when it’s vacation times or carnival dates.

Marina area and Cerritos

To the north of the golden zone, the Mazatlán Marina begins and then Cerritos continues, two other proposals to analyze. What is the most beautiful area of ​​Mazatlán?

In the Marina you will find a good offer of hotels that invite you to appreciate beautiful views of the boats and the sea and are a great temptation if you like to go on a yacht; likewise, take time to get to know the gastronomic corridor located there, with a variety of restaurants to enjoy their exquisite menus or discover a bar with a good atmosphere to enjoy a special late night. There are also clubs, in case you feel like enjoying yourself until later.

Nearby is the Galerías Mazatlán shopping center and the golf course, two good proposals to have a little more distraction.

Well to the north of the destination, near the highway leading to Culiacán Sinaloa, is what is known as Cerritos, in a developing area that currently has a few hotels and does not have much to offer in terms of attractions. , but its projection is very good for the future.

The hotels in the Cerrito area are luxurious and are on the beach in a more exclusive area, the costs are a little higher in relation to other areas, among them we find Hotel Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, Hotel Park Royal Homestay Mazatlán, Hotel Riu Emerald Bay, among others.

Two facts about this area that may interest you are, firstly, that the Mazagua Water Park is located there, highly recommended to visit and, on the other hand, you should keep in mind that you can get to that area by public transport at a very low cost, just consider that there are no stores there, so if you go to the beaches take provisions.

Mazatlan Lighthouse area

The Mazatlán Lighthouse is located 10 minutes by car from the center, on an island called El Crestón, it is one of the impressive attractions of this destination and you can go up to it for free.

To get to the Lighthouse you will have to climb 336 steps, it requires a bit of physical condition since it is a slightly inclined path at first and then you have to climb the stairs; Also, that fatigue is not an obstacle, take advantage of the fact that there are different viewpoints where you can take a break, bring water and put on a hat to calm the heat of the sun.

Reaching the top will be an incredible experience, the beauty that is observed from the heights promises to compensate all your effort. And while you’re there, for only $20 pesos you can go up to the glass viewpoint for a beautiful photo that testifies to your visit.

You can get there by public transport for only $12 pesos, there are also private taxi options, in this area you will find a couple of restaurants and a small marina from where ferries leave for Isla de Piedra, an option that you can take advantage of to enjoy.