Guidebook for Mazatlán
Food Scene
Great place for ceviches, beer and sunsets! Friendly waiters and good service.
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La Jaiba Pata Salada
Avenida del MarGreat place for ceviches, beer and sunsets! Friendly waiters and good service.
Huge menu, great for breakfast or lunch. Many locations in Mazatlan, this is the closest.
21 personas locales recomiendan
Panamá
700 Av. Ejército MexicanoHuge menu, great for breakfast or lunch. Many locations in Mazatlan, this is the closest.
Great views, attentive service. Good variety on menu for any breakfast, lunch or dinner.
308 personas locales recomiendan
Restaurant Panamá
S/N Av Camarón SábaloGreat views, attentive service. Good variety on menu for any breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Several indoor/outdoor restaurants with live music most nights all bordering a small plaza. Great place to have a meal, glass of wine and just hang out. Favorites for dinner are Pedro and Lola's and Gaia Bistrot.
252 personas locales recomiendan
Plazuela Machado
s/n Constitución Several indoor/outdoor restaurants with live music most nights all bordering a small plaza. Great place to have a meal, glass of wine and just hang out. Favorites for dinner are Pedro and Lola's and Gaia Bistrot.
2 locations, Olas Altas beach and Cerritos beach.
48 personas locales recomiendan
Looney Bean Coffee Roasters
166 P.º Olas Altas2 locations, Olas Altas beach and Cerritos beach.
Beautiful restaurant in restored home, perfect for romantic dinner, great menu! Patio dining so no air conditioner but perfect during the cooler months.
114 personas locales recomiendan
El Presidio Cocina de México
1511 Blvd. Niños HéroesBeautiful restaurant in restored home, perfect for romantic dinner, great menu! Patio dining so no air conditioner but perfect during the cooler months.
Hector's Bistro
409 Mariano EscobedoGreat menu!
Great pizza and pasta, several craft beers to choose from. Live music most evenings. Don't be put off by the location. They also have a location at the Marina and their newest one in the Golden Zone.
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MONA del Astillero
213 Vicente GuerreroGreat pizza and pasta, several craft beers to choose from. Live music most evenings. Don't be put off by the location. They also have a location at the Marina and their newest one in the Golden Zone.
DNG Jugos y licuados
4 Av Gutiérrez NájeraGreat variety of fresh organic juices and smoothies!
Topolo
Smaller garden setting, favorite for "nicer" dinner in Centro.
A little more upscale seafood restaurant in the Golden Zone that's been a favorite for years! Excellent service, dishes and cocktails.
68 personas locales recomiendan
Los Arcos
1019 Av Camarón SábaloA little more upscale seafood restaurant in the Golden Zone that's been a favorite for years! Excellent service, dishes and cocktails.
If you love banda, don't skip this place. Another location now in Golden Zone.
98 personas locales recomiendan
El Muchacho Alegre
46 P.º ClaussenIf you love banda, don't skip this place. Another location now in Golden Zone.
There is a different location, but this is the best with amazing views. Huge menu to satisfy all tastes. Banda on the weekends and in the evenings.
El Sinaloense Olas Altas
There is a different location, but this is the best with amazing views. Huge menu to satisfy all tastes. Banda on the weekends and in the evenings.
Parks & Nature
Highest natural lighthouse in the world. Glass walkway out over the water.
98 personas locales recomiendan
Mazatlán's Lighthouse
Highest natural lighthouse in the world. Glass walkway out over the water.
One of only 7 in the world swimming pools that fill with ocean water. Was recently redone.
35 personas locales recomiendan
Carpa Olivera "Alberca de Mar"
Paseo ClaussenOne of only 7 in the world swimming pools that fill with ocean water. Was recently redone.
Cerro del Vigía
Beautiful views of Mazatlan
Parque Central Mazatlán
Peaceful trails along the laguna. Paddle boats available.
Shopping
There are several Michael's Galleries that have high quality artisan products. Many jewelry stores and also souvenir shops. The Seashell Museum is also in the Golden Zone.
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Golden Zone
There are several Michael's Galleries that have high quality artisan products. Many jewelry stores and also souvenir shops. The Seashell Museum is also in the Golden Zone.
This is the main market in Centro. You can find everthing here!
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Mercado Pino Suarez Mazatlán
Melchor OcampoThis is the main market in Centro. You can find everthing here!
Michael Gallery
De Las GarzasArtisan goods
This is the closest Farmacia Similares (pharmacy). The Farmacia Similares are typically cheaper than the other pharmacies. Many also have onsite doctors. Open late.
Farmacias Similares
8112 Av Óscar Pérez EscobosaThis is the closest Farmacia Similares (pharmacy). The Farmacia Similares are typically cheaper than the other pharmacies. Many also have onsite doctors. Open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
Joe's Oyster Bar
100 Av. Playa Gaviotas Dance your "stress" away!
Fun place for cocktails and sunsets! 2 locations, Olas Altas and another close to the baseball stadium
30 personas locales recomiendan
Barracrudas
259 P.º ClaussenFun place for cocktails and sunsets! 2 locations, Olas Altas and another close to the baseball stadium
Cervecería Bichola
1 Av. Ejército MexicanoGreat craft beers
Sightseeing
Paseo del Centenario
Take a pulmonia ride along this beautiful route with incredible ocean views!
In the afternoons, especially on the weekends, vendors fill the are with street foods and souvenirs. This is where the cliff divers are as well. Also several beautiful statues.
Glorieta Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada
Paseo ClaussenIn the afternoons, especially on the weekends, vendors fill the are with street foods and souvenirs. This is where the cliff divers are as well. Also several beautiful statues.
Very impressive architecture, construction began 1855 and ended in 1899.
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Catedral de Mazatlán
21 de MarzoVery impressive architecture, construction began 1855 and ended in 1899.
Observatorio Mazatlán 1873
218 ObservatorioArts & Culture
Currently 30 locations, the self guided art walk is held on the first Friday of the month during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Check out their Facebook page for details and map -Artwalk Mazatlan.
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Centro
Currently 30 locations, the self guided art walk is held on the first Friday of the month during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Check out their Facebook page for details and map -Artwalk Mazatlan.
Teatro Ángela Peralta
S/N CarnavalEssentials
Farmacia Similares are the most reasonable pharmacies in Mazatlan. They have locations throughout the city.
Typical local market with fresh fruits/veggies, tortillas, eggs, cheese, milk, fish, canned goods. Friendly vendors. Closes by 6 pm.
15 personas locales recomiendan
Mercado Juan Carrasco
S/N Av Gutiérrez NájeraTypical local market with fresh fruits/veggies, tortillas, eggs, cheese, milk, fish, canned goods. Friendly vendors. Closes by 6 pm.
Chain supermarket, has everything! Used to be called MEGA.
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Soriana Hiper
128 Av. Rafael BuelnaChain supermarket, has everything! Used to be called MEGA.
LEY PLAZA
307 Av Río PiaxtlaClosest grocery store with everything you need