Centro Historico Travel Guide

Mazatlán
Mazatlan showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a sunset
Plaza Machado which includes a square or plaza and a park as well as a large group of people
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market featuring food and markets
Centro Historico
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market featuring markets and food

Popular places to visit

Plaza Machado which includes a square or plaza and a park as well as a large group of people

Plaza Machado

Admire colonial-era mansions, listen to live music and people-watch from sidewalk cafés at this sophisticated square in the heart of Mazatlán’s historic center.

Plaza Machado
Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market showing markets and food

Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market

Experience a sensory overload of sights, sounds and smells and sample authentic Mexican dishes at this 20th-century marketplace.

Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market
Immaculate Conception Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

The crowning glory of Mazatlán’s Old Town, this 19th-century cathedral bears Gothic and Moorish influences and has a striking collection of stained-glass windows.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Republic Square

Republic Square

Learn about the local history of Mazatlán when you take a trip to Republic Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Republic Square

Mazatlan Archaeological Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mazatlan Archaeological Museum during your trip to Mazatlán. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Mazatlan Archaeological Museum

Angela Peralta Theater

You can make plans for a show at Angela Peralta Theater on your trip to Mazatlán. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Angela Peralta Theater

Things to do

BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour

BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour

฿3,393
per adult
BeachBlast ATV's & City Tour
Mazatlan: Barrio Bites Tour in a Traditional Taxi

Mazatlan: Barrio Bites Tour in a Traditional Taxi

฿2,305
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mazatlan: Barrio Bites Tour in a Traditional Taxi
Seafood Secrets tour

Seafood Secret Tour in Mazatlan

฿2,673
per adult
Seafood Secret Tour in Mazatlan
Mazatlán city tour

Mazatlán city tour

฿1,915
per adult
Mazatlán city tour
Old Town Mazatlan Segway Tour

Old Town Mazatlan Segway Tour

฿2,296
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Town Mazatlan Segway Tour
Mexican Food

Mazatlan routes of taste food tour

฿2,731
per adult
Mazatlan routes of taste food tour
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Top hotels in Centro Historico

Best Western Posada Freeman
Best Western Posada Freeman
3 out of 5
Av Olas Altas 79 Sur, Centro Historico, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is ฿2,656 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,656
฿3,161 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (894 reviews)
"We had an absolutely incredible stay at this hotel, we were lucky to upgrade to one of the suites with ocean view. It was so helpful to have a complete small kitchen, dining table and two full bathrooms. The staff was great, they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, Specially Julio, he ..."

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024

Best Western Posada Freeman
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Casa Barros Vacation Condos
3 out of 5
114 Circunvalación Cerro del Vigía, Mazatlán, Sin.
The price is ฿1,061 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
฿1,061
฿2,778 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 3-star condo in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
"Great location for exploring the historical district and great view fron the rooftop pool area. We loved it!"

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2024

Casa Barros Vacation Condos
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
3.5 out of 5
Belisario Domínguez #1607, esquina con, Angel Flores Centro Histórico, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is ฿2,176 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
฿2,176
฿2,590 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"We should have been notified that the patio area was not available. It’s being changed. At the very least a discount would have been nice"

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

Gamma Mazatlán The Inn Centro Histórico
Hotel La Siesta
Hotel La Siesta
3 out of 5
Olas Altas #11, Historic Center, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is ฿1,972 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
฿1,972
฿2,346 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
"The staff members were amazingly helpful and friendly! Javier is a great bartender who made us feel very welcome! The location is excellent with lots to do and see. The hotel has a cool vibe to it and is quite safe. Would highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024

Hotel La Siesta
Villa Serena Centro Histórico
Villa Serena Centro Histórico
3 out of 5
Heriberto Frías #1610, Col. Centro, Mazatlán, SIN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,485 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
฿2,485
฿2,957 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Mazatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions The Mazatlan Malecón and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
"Despite the poor reviews about communication with managers, we actually got into our place right at 3:00. It might have been a challenge if we hadn’t been right there waiting. It was a quaint and comfortable place, that seemed to have an interesting history. Very close to main plaza. Kitchen had ..."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2024

Villa Serena Centro Histórico
Hotel Raíces de Mar
Hotel Raíces de Mar
3.5 out of 5
512 Sixto Osuna Centro, Mazatlán, SIN
The price is ฿2,403 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
฿2,403
฿2,860 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Mazatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (136 reviews)
"Nicely kept property with open-air interior giving it a jungle feel. The small kitchen serves great food and margs. The staff is wonderful. We stayed on the third floor and there isn’t an elevator, so be aware as the stair climbs are a bit tiring. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024

Hotel Raíces de Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Historico

Olas Altas Beach featuring a sunset, street scenes and a gorge or canyon

Downtown Mazatlan

Downtown Mazatlan is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Plaza Machado or Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Mazatlan
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Balcones de Loma Linda

Balcones de Loma Linda might not have many top sights, but Olas Altas Beach and Plaza Machado are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Balcones de Loma Linda
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Ferrocarrilera

While there might not be top attractions in Ferrocarrilera, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Los Pinos Beach and Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market.

Ferrocarrilera
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Cerro del Vigia

Travellers like the historical sites in Cerro del Vigia, and Observatory 1873 is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cerro del Vigia
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Stone Island

Though Stone Island may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza Machado and Jose Maria Pino Suarez Municipal Market.

Stone Island
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Benito Juárez

Benito Juárez might not have many top sights, but Mazatlán Aquarium and Teodoro Mariscal Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Benito Juárez

Centro Historico Travel Guide