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Plaza Machado - Plazuela Machado

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The quality of Mazatlan sightseeing and the diversity of Mazatlan tourist attractions make The Pearl of The Pacific unique among Mexico's tourist and vacation destinations.

From sightseeing around the Centro Historico Plaza Machado with its beautifully restored Angela Peralta Theater to watching cliff divers on the Malecon; from visiting our archeology and art museums to touring the aquarium and botanical garden; from visiting the Central Cathedral to shopping at the Central Market; from picniking in our central City Park to attending Mazatlan Venados professional baseball; our Mazatlan City Guide offers a wide range of things to do in The Pearl of The Pacific and attractions for tourists and longer-term visitors or residents.

Video of the Mazatlan Centro Historico



Most of the sightseeing and tourist attractions listed listed in our Sightseeing Guide are free, and the rest are extremely inexpensive compared to what Americans and Canadians are used to!

While you're walking around you'll probably want to eat and drink. Two small notes:

  • Many of Mazatlan's best restaurants, bars and coffee houses are located in the Centro Historico which is, obviously, prime sightseeing territory. You may want to take a look at our extensive reviews and recommendations before you begin your tour!

  • Mazatlan has a vibrant Street Food Scene. Carts and vendors are present in virtually all neighborhoods, particularly in the Centro Historico and El Centro. You may want to take a look at the Mazatlan Street Food page on this site to get yourself acquainted with the delicious inexpensive food that you will encounter on your walk!

    We encourage every visitor to explore some of the many sightseeing, culture, art, and entertainments that our City Guide offers. We know that it can sometimes be hard to get off your perfect beach -- but you'll be glad you did when you experience our many delightful tourist attractions!

    Mazatlan Centro Historico Mazatlan Centro Historico
    The Heart of the Pearl of The Pacific

    Plaza Machado | Angela Peralta Theater | Art Museum - Museo de Arte

    Archaeological Museum - Museo Arqueologico | Machado Museo Casa

    Central Mazatlan Cathedral | Pino Suarez Mercado Centro


    The Centro Historico in Mazatlan is the living beating heart of The Pearl of The Pacific, and the birthplace of both its commerce and its culture.

    Located at the Southern end of the greatly expanded modern city, the Centro Historico exemplifies what the Mazatlan Renaissance is all about. Over the past decade the Historic District has seen building after building rehabbed and returned to vibrant glory.

    Below is a fully zoomable map of Mazatlan, which can also be opened in a new browser window (View Larger Map) to provide a full screen viewing area.

    Zoomable street map of Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
    beginning in the Centro Historico




    The Centro Historico has drawn artists and entrepreneurs from around the world who have chosen to make Mazatlan their home and be part of the vital re-building of El Centro.

    The City has also played and important positive role in maintaining and improving the lovely small museums and art facilities that populate the Centro Historico, and that reflect well on both our long cultural heritage and our ever-blossoming present.

    If you think that the Centro Historico is only about history, think again.

    Each year in early June, Cultura Mazatlan stages a Dia De La Musica (Day of Music) where stages are erected throughout the Centro Historico and musicians of many types perform -- for free! The Dia De La Musica this year will be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2012.

    Have no doubt about it: the Mazatlan Centro Historico Grooves.

    Video of Dia De La Musica Mazatlan



    Plaza Machado Centro Historico Mazatlan Mexico Plaza Machado Mazatlan Centro Historico tourist attractions
    The Plazuela Machado: Heart of the Centro Historico

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    Mazatlan Mexico Plaza Machado Plazuela Machado Centro Historico Mazatlan One of the most highly recommended destinations in the Mazatlan City Guide, sightseeing in the Centro Historico begins at Plaza Machado.

    The Plazuela is the heart of the Mazatlan Centro Historico, and one of the lovliest plazas in all of Mexico. Plaza Machado has long been one of the most popular Pearl of The Pacific tourist attractions, and a great place for sightseeing -- especially people watching!

    Plazuela Machado was originally constructed in 1837, financed by wealthy international trader Don Juan Nepomuceno Machado. Certainly not designed as a tourist attraction -- The Pearl of The Pacific had no tourists at that time -- Plaza Machado was designed to reflect growing wealth and commercial power, and serve as the heart of the Mazatlan Centro Historico which was, at that time, simply Centro.

    The restored Plaza Machado is at the heart of the culture-rich Mazatlan Centro Historico renewal, and the focal point of a massive revitalization that has taken place in recent years.

    Video of the Plaza Machado in Mazatlan



    The Pearl of The Pacific -- in creative partnership with private capital -- has restored and supported the restoration of the beautiful buildings surrounding the Plaza Machado. These efforts at Centro Historico revitalization also included expansion of our Malecon, as well as improvements to other Mazatlan tourist attractions, plazas, and recreational areas.

    The Plaza Machado and surrounding Centro Historico feature architecture influenced by the French and Spanish, and the Plaza Machado brings back an era when Mazatlecos spent leisurely afternoons and evenings around these public spaces.

    Mazatlan Centro Historico at nightToday the restored Plaza Machado and its' 19th century historic buildings are populated with sightseeing and tourist attractions like chic cafes; bars; art galleries; the Angela Peralta Theater; and other Mazatlan Centro Historico cultural attractions.

    The Plaza Machado is a Mazatlan City Guide favorite and a great place to relax, eat and drink after a day of sightseeing and shopping in the Centro Historico.

    Many of our most delightful restaurants -- like La Tramoya -- are immediately on the Plaza Machado, and others are just minutes walk from it. Please refer to the restaurants section of this website for more detailed descriptions of the dining possibilities on the Plaza Machado and within the Centro Historico.

    Location: Centro Historico

    Angela Peralta Theater Teatro Angela Peralta Mazatlan Mexico Angela Peralta Theater Mazatlan Centro Historico sightseeing
    Teatro Angela Peralta: Theater, performance space, cultural icon

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    Angela Peralta Theater Mazatlan MexicoThe restored Angela Peralta Theater in Mazatlan (Teatro Angela Peralta) is truly one of Mazatlan's most important cultural treasures, and has played important role in the revitalization of the Centro Historico.

    Located just off the Plaza Machado in Mazatlan's Centro Historico, the Angela Peralta Theater is one of the most important Mazatlan tourist attractions; hosts our most sophisticated theater and musical performances; consistently draws internationally known artists; and is considered one of the premier performance venues in all of Mexico.

    Angela Peralta Theater in the early 1900'sIn 1869 Manuel Rubiot, an industrialist, made a request of the City Council to construct a theater. Rubiot wanted to demonstrate the mercantile and political importance of The Pearl of The Pacific -- then the capitol of state off Sinaloa -- and highlight it as the economic center of western Mexico. Construction began that same year just off the Plaza Machado in what has become known as the Mazatlan Centro Historico.

    Rubiot died in a shipwreck when he went to Paris to buy decorations for the theater. His widow, Dona Vicenta Unzueta, continued the construction until completion in February of 1874.

    Angela Peralta in Mazatlan MexicoOn 22 August 1883 the beloved Mexican opera diva Angela Peralta and her troupe arrived in The Pearl of The Pacific. The city prepared an elaborate welcome for her. However, within a few days, she and 76 of the troupe's 80 members were to die in the yellow fever epidemic that swept the port shortly after their arrival. Angela Peralta died in the Mazatlan Centro Historico at the Hotel Iturbide, now a fine arts center and school.

    After her death, the Rubio Theater -- already Mazatlan's premier performance venue -- was re-named the Teatro Angela Peralta in her honor. The Angela Peralta Theater operated continuously from 1874 until 1964, featuring operas, plays, circus performances, and boxing.

    Angela Peralta Theater Teatro Angela Peralta todayFrom 1964 until 1969 the Angela Peralta Theater was almost completely closed. Already seriously deteriorated and nearly abandoned, the theater was flooded by hurricane Olivia in 1975, and -- remarkable as it may seem when inside the restored Angela Peralta theater -- was actually used for a time as a paking garage.

    In spite of efforts by different cultural groups to reopen it, Mazatlan's Angela Peralta Theater remained at the mercy of nature, falling into ruins after twenty years of neglect.

    In 1987 the city decided to support the rehabilitation of the Angela Peralta Theater, one of the earlier moves toward the complete revitalization of the Mazatlan Centro Historico.

    Video about the Angela Peralta Theater
    with history narrated by Robert Howes




    Dance performance at the Angela Peralta Theater Teatro Angela Peralta After five years of hard work -- and substantial public and private expense -- the restored and modernized Teatro Angela Peralta was opened October 1992 and the magnificently restored Angela Peralta Theater once again became part of the cultural fabric of the Mazatlan Centro Historico.

    The Angela Peralta Theater features performances by many Mexican artists of all types, draws international talent, and is home to DELFOS Danza Mazatlan, an internationally acclaimed dance company and school founded in 1992 by Mexican choreographers Victor Manuel Ruiz and Claudia Lavista and E.P.D.M. (Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlan), our famous dance academy.

    Our Mazatlan City Guide cannot too highly recommend a visit to the Angela Peralta Theater -- whatever the performance, the building itself is worth the price of admission!

    Location: Carnival 1024 / Centro Historico just off the Plaza Machado

    Admission: Varies by performance

    Art Museum Museo de Arte Mazatlan Centro Historico Museo de Arte Centro Historico Museums tourist attractions
    Centro Historico Fine Arts Museum

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    Museo de Arte Mazatlan Art Museum

    Mazatlan's fine art museum is located in a beautifully restored Mazatlan Centro Historico building just one block off the Malecon. The Museo de Arte is one of the most delightful, must-see, of Mazatlan tourist attractions.

    The Mazatlan Art Museum is filled with outstanding examples of 20th and 21st century Mexican art.

    Operated by the Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura (Cultural Institute of Sinaloa), the Museo de Arte is an excellent example of the intelligent best-use of a Centro Historico vintage building. The Mazatlan Art Museum galleries are adjacent to a lovely shaded Centro Historic courtyard where performances and other public gatherings are held.

    The Mazatlan Museo de Arte collection and art exhibits feature the work not only of local artists, but artists from all over Mexico.

    Mazatlan's Museo De Arte / Mazatlan Art Museum is directly across the street from the Museo Arqueologico (see below) just off the Plaza Machado in the Centro Historico; is a Mazatlan City Guide favorite; and is one of the must-visit Pearl of The Pacific tourist attractions for anyone on a Centro Historico cultural tour.

    Location: Sixto Osuna and Avenida Venustiano Carranza / Centro Historico just off the Plaza Machado

    Telephone: 669 985 3502

    Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday: 10am-1pm and 4-7 pm.

    Admission: Just a few pesos, donations welcome

    Acheological Museum Museo Arqueologico Mazatlan Mexico Museo Arqueologico Mazatlan Centro Historico Archaeology Museum
    Discover the archeology of pre-Colonial Mexico

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    Museo Arqueologico Mazatlan Archaeological Museum Centro HistoricoThe Museo Arqueologico -- Mazatlan's archaeological museum -- offers well-organized exhibits outlining pre-Hispanic Sinaloan history and culture and is a great Mazatlan sightseeing tour stop.

    Located just yards from the Plaza Machado in the Mazatlan Centro Historico within a beautifully restored buliding, the Mazatlan Archaeological Museum is directly across the street from the Museo De Arte (see above), and is a must-see on any Pearl of The Pacific Centro Historico cultural tour. A INHA (Instituto Nacional De Anthropologia E Historia) facility, the Archeology Museum displays include cases of human and animal figurines; pre-Hispanic burial artifacts and tokens; and ancient polychrome pottery from pre-Colonial Sinaloa.

    A Mazatlan City Guide favorite and a great stop when sightseeing in the Centro Historico, admission to the Museo Arqueologico is only 31 pesos -- and this great example off value-priced Mazatlan tourist attractions is free on Sundays!

    Human skulls at the Mazatlan Museo Arqueologico Mazatlan Archaeological MuseumPre-Hispanic figurine at the Mazatlan Museo Arqueologico Mazatlan Archaeological MuseumPre-Hispanic statue at the Mazatlan Museo Arqueologico Mazatlan Archaeological Museum

    Location: Sixto Osuna 76 / Centro Historico just off the Plaza Machado

    Telephone: 669 981 1455

    Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday: 10am-1pm and 4-7 pm.

    Machado Museo Casa Mazatlan Mexico Machado Museo Casa Centro Historico Museums sightseeing info
    Centro Historico boutique house museum within Portales de Canobbio

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    Machado Museo Casa Centro Historico Mazatlan MexicoBuilt in 1846 for a wealthy Italian family -- the Canobbio's -- Portales de Canobbio provides a wonderful glimpse into the lifestyle of a prosperous mid-1800's family. The family lived on the upper floor of this landmark Mazatlan Centro Historico building, and ran their thriving drugstore downstairs, where they sold an elixer billed as "The Fountain of Youth".

    In addition to the wonderful authentic period architecture, the Machado Museo Casa houses many fascinating objects and artworks that evoke the mid-1800's including rugs, furniture, musical instruments, linens, antique porcelain dishes and silverware.

    The lovingly and beautifully preserved Machado Museo Casa in Mazatlan is one of the lesser-discovered Pearl of The Pacific Centro Historico tourist attractions, and a Mazatlan City Guide special favorite. Located just off the Plaza Machado, this boutique house museum makes for a great stop when sightseeing within the Centro Historico; on your way to lunch or dinner on the Plaza Machado; on your way to visiting one of our many Mazatlan Centro Historico art galleries; or before a performance at the Angela Peralta Theater!

    For really convenient dining try Casa Canobbio, a fine Italian restaurant that is right there!

    Note: Visit the outside balcony that runs along the top of the Portales de Canobbio for a spectacular view of the Plaza Machado.

    Location: Constitucion 79 / Centro Historico just off the Plaza Machado

    Hours: Open Every Day: 10am-6pm

    Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion Mazatlan Mexico Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion Catholic Cathedral
    #6 / Mazatlan Cathedral sightseeing guide and tourist information

    Mazatlan Basilica interiorIn the view of the Mazatlan City Guide, no day of sightseeing in Mazatlan is complete without letting the towering double spire of the Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion guide you to the very center of The Pearl of The Pacific.

    Begun by the Bishop Pedro Loza y Pardave in 1856, the Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion was built on the site of an ancient Indian temple.

    Mazatlan's turbulent history delayed the completion of the Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion until 1899. In 1937 -- after additional work -- the Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion was elevated to the status of a "basilica", a Roman Catholic church or cathedral given special ceremonial privileges by the Pope.

    Mazatlan Cathedral exteriorInside the Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion, the image of the city's patron saint, the Virgen de la Purisima Conception (Virgin of the Immaculate Conception) floats over the glided, baroque main altar, while overhead soaring rounded Renaissance domes and gilded gothic arches create an airy and spiritual space.

    Highly recommended by the Mazatlan City Guide, there is a wonderful bonus to this Mazatlan sightseeing attraction.

    In front of the Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion the lush tropical foliage of the central Plaza de la Republica encloses a traditional Mexican wrought-iron Porofirian bandstand, and the plaza is a perfect shady place to quietly reflect after your visit to our majestic cathedral.

    Video of the interior of the Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion
    with history narrated by Robert Howes




    Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion is just a short stroll from Olas Altas Beach, the Plaza Machado or other locations in the Centro Historico.

    Map to Mazatlan Basilica

    Location: Avenida Juarez y Canizalez / El Centro

    Hours: Open daily 6am-1pm and 4pm-8pm

    Mercado central market in Mazatlan Mexico Mercado Pino Suarez Mazatlan Central Food Market
    Fresh food and local flavor at the Mazatlan Central Mercado

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    Outside the Mercado Central Market Mazatlan MexicoImagine a market being listed as one of the Mazatlan City Guide's most highly recommended Mazatlan tourist attractions?

    Well it is, and we cannot too highly recommend a visit to our central market, the Mercado Pino Suarez.

    Located at Aquiles Serdan and Melchor Ocampo in El Centro, Mazatlan's Pino Suarez Market is an great shopping experience that has been a recommended tourist attraction for many years!

    Our central market sprawls onto the streets: it is surrounded by a variety of small shops, food vendors and juice bars where you can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetable juices and iced Agua Frescas.

    The Pino Suarez Market is divided in sections by food types. You'll find aisles with fresh seafood; chickens; beef; and pork -- and miles of aisles of fresh fruits and vegetables.

    Inside the Mercado Central Market Mazatlan MexicoThe Central Mercado also has cheese vendors -- featuring some delicious locally produced farmers cheeses -- as well as herb and spice shops. Beyond food, the Mazatlan Mercado has numerous shops and vendors of tourist items, like t-shirts, hats, and all sorts of souveniers of your day of sightseeing in El Centro.

    Juice drinks at Mercado Central Market Mazatlan MexicoOften overlooked, stairs at the Mazatlan Mercado Pino Suarez lead to an upper level that has numerous small restaurants, many with a balcony view over the delightfully active street scene surrounding the outer stores and street carts. Mercado restaurants make for a wonderful -- and inexpensive -- place to take a break from sightseeing and have some fresh seafood or delicious carne asada! Do not miss the Mercado on your next visit to The Pearl of The Pacific!

    Video about the Mazatlan Pino Suarez Market
    with history narrated by Robert Howes




    Spices at the Mercado Central Market Mazatlan MexicoFish at the Mercado Central Market Mazatlan MexicoProduce at the Mercado Central Market Mazatlan Mexico







    Location: Aquiles Serdan and Melchor Ocampo / El Centro

    Admission: Free

    Mazatlan Mexico malecon Mazatlan Malecon Sightseeing information
    The waterfront walkway of Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

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    Malecon Mazatlan Mexico daytimeThe Mazatlan Malecon is 13 miles long, running north from Olas Altas Beach (the southern edge of the Centro Historico), and is one of the longest seafront walkways in the world.

    The Mazatlan Malecon assures that access to our beaches and the serenity of unobstructed views of the ocean will be preserved for generations to come.

    It is a wonder of intelligent public planning and is a wonderful place for Pearl of The Pacific sightseeing: especially people-watching! The Malecon offers great views of remnants of the city's history including parts of the old ice works on the side of Icebox Hill and the ever-popular Devil's Cave -- Cueva del Diablo -- that conjures up ghosts of Mazatlan's pirate past.

    Video about the Devil's Cave in Mazatlan
    with history narrated by Robert Howes




    Arguably the best Mazatlan sightseeing location if you're into people watching, the Malecon is kept scrupulously clean, and is is a shifting kaleidescope of pedestrians strolling the sea front, bicyclists, roller bladers, and vendors of of every type -- including vendors of outstanding street food!

    Mazatlan Mexico malecon on SundayThe Mazatlan Malecon is the stage for some of the city's most important events. For example, the Pacific Great Marathon, Mazatlan Biking Tour, and International Motorcycle Week are just a few of the events that take place on the Malecon.

    And then, of course, there is Carnival. Carnival was inaugurated here in 1898, and those lucky enough to visit during the week before Lent are treated to the modern Mazatlan Carnival, the third largest Carnival celebration in the world. One of the most enduring of Mazatlan tourist attractions, the modern Mazatlan Carnival continues the more than 110 year tradition of attracting hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world, and features live music, delicious food, spectacular fireworks and great entertainment set on the picturesque Mazatlan Malecon oceanfront. Carnival in Mazatlan is without a doubt one of the most vibrant celebrations in Mexico, and its fantastic transformation of the Malecon is a thing to behold.

    Video of Mazatlan Carnival Fireworks 2010



    Kid playing in a Mazatlan Malecon fountainAlong the Mazatlan Malecon you will enjoy wonderful sunsets, spectacular beaches, and incomparable ocean views. Tourists, visitors, and Mazatlecos come to the Malecon early in the morning to exercise or simply to enjoy a stress-reducing walk. Or shop or party: along the Malecon you find shops, banks, discos, bars, restaurants, hotels, and fascinating old and modern buildings.


    Mazatlan Mexico malecon at nightUncrowded except on holidays -- and even then only in certain locations -- the Mazatlan Malecon is the perfect place to walk your cares away to the sound of surf.

    No visit to The Pearl of The Pacific can be considered complete without a leisurly stoll on the Malecon or, better yet, several!

    Admission: Free

    Mazatlan cliff divers Mazatlan Mexico Mazatlan Cliff Divers Tourist info and sightseeing attractions
    The excitement of Malecon cliff diving in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico

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    Cliff divers in Mazatlan MexicoEveryone knows about the cliff divers of La Quebrada, but Acapulco isn't the only place famous for the sport of cliff diving.

    One of the more exciting of our tourist attractions, Mazatlan cliff divers jump twice a day into the waters off the Malecon just north of Olas Altas beach.

    While the Pearl of The Pacific cliff divers do not adhere to a set schedule, Mazatlan cliff diving performances are usually around noon and late in the afternoon, with the late afternoon dives being a great way to prepare for an evening in the Centro Historico or a fine way to cap a day of sightseeing.

    Video of Mazatlan Cliff Divers



    The timing of a cliff dive is everything: at times the water is only six feet deep. An exciting Mazatlan City Guide favorite -- and its free!

    Admission: Free, tips well-deserved!

    Mazatlan Aquarium Acuario Mazatlan Mexico Acuario Mazatlan Mazatlan Aquarium / tourist attractions
    One of Latin America's Largest Aquariums

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    Aquarium in Mazatlan MexicoThe Mazatlan Aquarium -- Acuario Mazatlan -- is one of the largest in Latin America, and makes for very enjoyable Pearl of The Pacific sightseeing when you need a beach break.

    One of the most popular Mazatlan tourist attractions, the Mazatlan aquarium draws international visitors and tourists from all over Mexico, in addition to providing a great aquatic educational and teaching venue

    Sea turtleThe Acuario Mazatlan features the beautiful sea life that lives just off our coast, and is a great place to introduce children to the wonders of the ocean. With 52 tanks containing sharks, eels, seahorses, lobsters, and over 250 saltwater and freshwater species from around the world, the Mazatlan aquarium offers entertainment for the entire family.

    Video about the Mazatlan Aquarium



    Aquarium Sea Lion in Mazatlan MexicoIn addition to the sea life exhibits, the Mazatlan aquarium has another of the more-visited Pearl of The Pacific tourist attractions: a lovely adjoining botanical garden and a small zoo.

    This shady oasis provides a nice place to take a break from sightseeing and cool off.

    The Mazatlan aquarium also has sea lion and exotic bird shows which are usually offered several times a day. The Mazatlan City Guide highly recommends a visit to the aquarium!


    Video about the Mazatlan botanical garden



    Aquarium in Mazatlan MexicoLocation: Avenida de los Deportes 111

    Two blocks inland from the Malecon. It's fronted by a giant statue of Poseidon!

    Hours: Open Daily 10:00am - 5:30pm

    Admission: About 85 pesos

    Telephone: 669 981 7815

    Website: acuariomazatlan.com

    El Faro lighthouse Mazatlan Mexico El Faro Lighthouse Mazatlan Light House / tourist attractions
    The highest lighthouse in the Americas

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    Cerro del Creston Mazatlan Mexico

    A classic among Mazatlan tourist attractions, the Mazatlan City Guide recommends a visit to El the El Faro Lighthouse -- the highest lighthouse in the Americas and the second highest operating lighthouse in the world.

    Located at the peak of Cerro del Creston -- once an island and now the southermost hill within the city -- it sits 523 feet above high tide, and a hike to the top offers truly bird's eye Mazatlan sightseeing!

    The first use of Isla de Creston as a site for a navigational beacon came in 1828 with the construction of a simple pavilion where fires were lit at night. This unfocused light source -- although better than nothing -- was not a proper lighthouse, and was of limited value to seafarers trying to reach our port.

    History of El Faro lighthouse in Mazatlan MexicoAll of that changed with the construction of El Faro.

    This unique lighthouse first cast its glorious light westward over the Pacific ocean in In 1879. The original El Faro light house lamp was fabricated in Paris, and was an oil lamp with mirrors and Fresnel lens to focus the light. This much brighter light source meant that El Faro was visible from a greater distance, but since the light was static, it was often mistaken for a star.

    In 1905 the El Faro lighthouse lamp was made to revolve, and in 1933 converted to electricity -- its 1000 watt bulb is equivalent to 600,000 candles!

    Video about the El Faro Lighthouse in Mazatlan
    with history narrated by Robert Howes




    This last conversion, now more than 80 years in the past, made the El Faro Lighthouse what you see today. Standing over two stories -- 23' -- above the peak of Cerro del Creston, El Faro's beacon can be seen for 30 nautical miles, and still serves as an important navigational tool in the era of GPS.

    More than a drive-by Mazatlan sightseeing attraction, El Faro has become a must-do hike for many. You can hike to the top of El Faro in about 25-35 minutes, and there is no better view of The Pearl of The Pacific than from the top!

    View from the top of El Faro Mazatlan

    Be aware that this is a steep and somewhat demanding hike. Volunteers have recently taken responsibility for the maintenance of the path which is now a well-maintained road with lighting for evening climbs -- hiking boots are not required. Be aware that there are no toilets at the summit! A Mazatlan City Guide favorite -- and like many great Mazatlan sightseeing attractions -- its free!

    Admission: Free

    Central ciity park Mazatlan Mexico Bosque de la Ciudad Central city park / tourist attraction
    Park and playground in Mazatlan

    #12 / Mazatlan visitor information

    Train in the Mazatlan city parkBoy on jungle gym at Mazatlan city parkOur city has a lovely city park, which is often overlooked by visitors planning Mazatlan sightseeing.

    The Mazatlan City Guide believes that they're missing a very enjoyable experience!

    Located on Avenida Deportes on the east side of the lagoon -- just across the street from the Estadio Teodoro Mariscal (our baseball stadium) -- the Parque Bosque de la Ciudad is not usually considered one of the Mazatlan tourist attractions, but this lovely urban park is a delightful tree-shaded oasis right in the heart of the city.

    Girl on swing at Mazatlan city parkSituated on the east side of the lagoon just east of the Malecon, Parque Bosque de la Ciudad offers tranquil nature trails that wind through the trees. This city park as a number of play facilities for children. The Mazatlan city park is a cool shaded refuge from the sun, perfect for family picnics and kids play-breaks and should be considered one of the best Mazatlan tourist attractions, especially on a hot day! Take a break from Mazatlan sightseeing and enjoy the cool shade of the Parque Bosque de la Ciudad.

    Video about Bosque de la Ciudad in Mazatlan



    Location: Avenida de los Deportes

    Hours: Daily 9am - 6pm

    Admission: Free

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    Venados de Mazatlán: Mexican Pacific League baseball in Mazatlan

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    Mazatlan Venados logoPro baseball in Mazatlan? You bet! Estadio Teodoro Mariscal is home to the Mazatlan Venados (Deer), a first-class Mexican Pacific League professional baseball team that the Mazatlan City Guide knows should be ranked as one of the finest of Mazatlan tourist attractions.

    The Mexican Pacific League is Mexico's most important winter baseball league, and the Venados de Mazatlán are seven time Mexican Pacific League champions and an important training ground for Major League baseball players.

    Video of Mazatlan Venados 2009 Championship Celebration



    Mazatlan Venados batterThe Mazatlan Venados put on an exciting performance every game, and have a long track record of victory. The Venados won the Caribbean World Series in 2005, and won their 7th Mexican Pacific League division title in the 2008-2009 season, with a winning percentage of .603!

    Venados baseball games are played at night -- when its cooler -- under the lights.

    Mazatlan Mexico baseball stadium aerial photoMazatlan Venados stadium, Estadio Teodoro Mariscal, is a modern baseball stadium. Located on Avenida Deportes, the baseball stadium is situated in a residential neighborhood, and has ample -- and free -- secure parking.

    Estadio Teodoro Mariscal MazatlanBleacher seats for Mazatlan Venados baseball games are only 20p, and the very best seats only 145p.

    Higher priced Venados tickets -- choice reserved seats for 95p and the luxury boxes -- can even be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.mx. Just type "Venados" into the search box and you will get a list of all upcoming games.

    Venados tickets can also be purchased at the Ticketmaster outlet within the Fabricas de Francia department store in La Gran Plaza Mall.

    For schedule and ticket information visit the Venados de Mazatlán excellent website, venadosdemazatlan.com Treat yourself to an exciting Mazatlan Venados baseball game this season. Go Venados!

    Mazatlan Venados dugout and fans



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