The Royal Estrella Guidebook
Family Activities
Take the family to Mazagua! It is a clean and safe water park that guarantees a day of fun for everyone.
106 locals recommend
Aquatic Park Mazagua
Avenida Sábalo CerritosTake the family to Mazagua! It is a clean and safe water park that guarantees a day of fun for everyone.
Driving range, entertainment park for kids, batting cages, video games, cantina, live music - and so much more! Fun for the WHOLE family!
14 locals recommend
Pacific Food Truck Park
3500 Av. de la MarinaDriving range, entertainment park for kids, batting cages, video games, cantina, live music - and so much more! Fun for the WHOLE family!
Shop at Mercado Pino Suarez. This is the place for fresh and
local produce, and everything else! A traditional Mexican
market experience you won't forget.
69 locals recommend
Mercado Pino Suarez Mazatlán
Melchor OcampoShop at Mercado Pino Suarez. This is the place for fresh and
local produce, and everything else! A traditional Mexican
market experience you won't forget.
Sightseeing
Watch the Cliff Divers. Known as Clavadistas. These daring men leap off a small platform high above the crashing waves.
85 locals recommend
El Clavadista
Malecón de MazatlánWatch the Cliff Divers. Known as Clavadistas. These daring men leap off a small platform high above the crashing waves.
Go to Stone Island. With nothing but coconut trees, beaches, and open-air restaurants for 14 km, this is where the locals go to relax.
186 locals recommend
Stone Island
Go to Stone Island. With nothing but coconut trees, beaches, and open-air restaurants for 14 km, this is where the locals go to relax.
The popular El Faro Lighthouse! It watches over the largest port between the U.S. and the Panama Canal. It is the highest natural lighthouse in the Americas, sitting just over 500 feet above sea level. The climb is worth it!
Cerro del Crestón
The popular El Faro Lighthouse! It watches over the largest port between the U.S. and the Panama Canal. It is the highest natural lighthouse in the Americas, sitting just over 500 feet above sea level. The climb is worth it!
Where To Eat
Fonda Fina Cocina de Tulio
305 Playa RosaritoDelicious seafood by a famous local chef.
Water's Edge Bistro
48 Sixto OsunaDeceptively simple, elegant, and flavorful dishes.
Restaurant Panamá
S/N Av Camarón SábaloA well known breakfast hot spot in Mazatlan.
The best seafood "carreta" in Mazatlan. Beto has good quality of seafood, always fresh and has ceviches that you will not find anywhere in town. A place that any tourist must go.
31 locals recommend
Mariscos El Beto
331 SonoraThe best seafood "carreta" in Mazatlan. Beto has good quality of seafood, always fresh and has ceviches that you will not find anywhere in town. A place that any tourist must go.
Cenaduria Chayito
2407 Calle 2da. Tte. AzuetaFamily-run restaurant specializing in typical
Sinaloan dishes.
Neighbourhoods
Plazuela Machado is a must to do. Steeped in colonial history, it is the cultural hub of Mazatlan! Restaurants, museums, theatres, galleries, and vendors line the streets.
183 locals recommend
Plaza Machado
Plazuela Machado is a must to do. Steeped in colonial history, it is the cultural hub of Mazatlan! Restaurants, museums, theatres, galleries, and vendors line the streets.
Take a stroll in Olas Altas. A great place to spend an afternoon. People watching is great, enjoy the water, and soak up an amazing sunset to finish things off.
41 locals recommend
Olas Altas
Olas AltasTake a stroll in Olas Altas. A great place to spend an afternoon. People watching is great, enjoy the water, and soak up an amazing sunset to finish things off.
Walk 'El Malecon'. It's lovely during the day and spectacularly lit up at night. Lots of energy and a fun place to go for a stroll, grab a snack, and people watch.
195 locals recommend
Malecón de Mazatlán
75 Paseo Olas AltasWalk 'El Malecon'. It's lovely during the day and spectacularly lit up at night. Lots of energy and a fun place to go for a stroll, grab a snack, and people watch.
The main hub for hotels, tourists, night-life, food, shopping, entertainment and more! This zone has everything you need to have a good time!
117 locals recommend
Golden Zone
The main hub for hotels, tourists, night-life, food, shopping, entertainment and more! This zone has everything you need to have a good time!
City/town information
Mazatlan is a beautiful beachfront town that boasts a 21 km long malecon (boardwalk). It is renowned for its fishing, seafood, and warm and friendly people.
40 locals recommend
Mazatlán
Mazatlan is a beautiful beachfront town that boasts a 21 km long malecon (boardwalk). It is renowned for its fishing, seafood, and warm and friendly people.
A small Mexican town with a rustic rural vibe. If you are looking for traditional home cooking, this is the place! Walk the charming streets, take a horse ride, browse the little shops. This a great day trip only 45 min from Mazatlan.
70 locals recommend
El Quelite
A small Mexican town with a rustic rural vibe. If you are looking for traditional home cooking, this is the place! Walk the charming streets, take a horse ride, browse the little shops. This a great day trip only 45 min from Mazatlan.
The place for local tequila tours! The Los Osuna Distillery is a family owned distillery about 45 min east of Mazatlan. The Los Osuna family has been making agave spirits on the property since 1876.
9 locals recommend
La Noria de San Antonio
The place for local tequila tours! The Los Osuna Distillery is a family owned distillery about 45 min east of Mazatlan. The Los Osuna family has been making agave spirits on the property since 1876.
Go to Stone Island. With nothing but coconut trees, beaches,
and open-air restaurants for 14 km, this is where the locals go
to relax.
La Piedra
Go to Stone Island. With nothing but coconut trees, beaches,
and open-air restaurants for 14 km, this is where the locals go
to relax.
City advice
Getting around
Mazatlan is easily navigable by bus, taxi, foot & more!
Riding in an iconic pulmonia is a must do when visiting Mazatlan! This unique transportation is guaranteed to offer a lasting memory. Get ready for pumping music, a decked out vehicle, and if you're lucky a driver who loves to entertain. Enjoy cruising down the malecon while taking in an amazing Mazatlan sunset!
Don't miss
The stunning sunsets!
Be sure to take some time to slow down, chill out, and catch a beautiful sunset on the beach. Crack an ice-cold cerveza and enjoy the show!
These are just some of our favorite places to watch the sunset:
Playa Brujas, Playa Olas Altas, El Malecon, Playa el Camaron, Marina del Rey & El Faro.
Book before you go
Tours, activities, rentals.
Due to Covid-19 we suggest booking these outings in advance to ensure you secure your spot and avoid disappointment. It is always a good idea to check websites and Facebook pages ahead of time to find out all the details you need.