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Mazatlan Activities and Attractions

Golf

There are two world class golf resorts located near the resort areas. There is a Robert Trent Jones Jr course and a Lee Trevino designed 27 hole course.

City and Area Tours

There are many types of tours available for the discerning tourist. There are scuba tours to Deer Island, Mountain tours of the nearby hills ( Mazatlan has a history of gold mining in the early 20th century ), City tours of all kinds and many water tours and activities. There are parasailing, dinner and sunset cruises and a few ecotours.

Sportfishing

Mazatlan offers a wide variety of sportfishing opportunities. Some of the more popular species include Marlin, Dorado, Wahoo, Grouper, Sailfish and Tunas. Many of the local restaurants will prepare your catch for you. Please be advised that most if not all sailfish and Marlin is catch and release. There are over 20 charter boats available so call ahead and make a reservation. The boats usually can accommodate up to 6 passengers and offer a variety of services. All day rates start at $280 per day and include all fishing gear, bait and tackle. Please tip the captain and deck hand 10-15% depending on the catch.

Watersports

There are many types of watersports available to the Mazatlan visitor. Many of the vendors offering watersports can be found at the resort locations. Activities include snorkeling, sailing, sunset and dinner cruises, wave runners, kayaks and more. The best way to find the activity you are looking for is to contact your resort and ask them where to find the activities.

Popular Attractions –

Mazatlan Lighthouse – the lighthouse stands 515 feet above sea level and is the tallest operating lighthouse in the world. It offers excellent views of the city but make sure you are in shape before climbing to the top.

Cliff divers – There is a small group of crazy locals that dive from 45 feet high into water that is only 5-6 feet deep. Very similar to the famous cliff divers of Acapulco but a lot more loco.

The Acuario Mazatlan – good wildlife show for the entire family.

10 miles of beach – Mazatlan offers 10 miles of white sandy beach. There are also a few places that offer surfing lessons and surfboard rentals.

Shopping

There are many shopping opportunities in Mazatlan. Many types of souvenirs like t-shirts, hats, key chains, cups and of course the large Mexican sombreros. There are many street vendors ready to sell you anything you like but don’t buy from the first vendor you see. There are plenty more around the corner. It is expected to bargain about the price a little.

The most popular shopping location is the Golden Zone. There are many vendors selling their imported items. There are however a few stores here that sell authentic local clothing and handcrafts. This place is well worth the look to take home that special souvenir.

Within the Golden Zone is the La Zona Dorado. It is a larger collection of shops and larger stores. The Mazatlan Arts and Crafts center is a great place to find local handcrafts from all over Mexico. It is recommended that all transactions are made with cash as many vendors and stores only take cash. Travelers checks are ok in the larger stores. Another large shopping mall is the La Gran Plaza located a few blocks from the waterfront.

The most popular shopping location is the Golden Zone. There are many vendors selling their imported items. There are however a few stores here that sell authentic local clothing and handcrafts. This place is well worth the look to take home that special souvenir.