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Mazatlan, México

Mazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The city serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipio, known as the Mazatlán Municipality.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Sinaloa, Mexico.
  • Served by Mazatlán International Airport (MZT).

History

Mazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The city serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipio, known as the Mazatlán Municipality. It is located on the Pacific coast across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula.

Where to stay

José María Iribarren 2, Balcones de Loma Linda, 82000 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · casalulu.com.mx
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Río Baluarte 149, Tellería, 82017 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelconquistador79.com
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202, Av. Gaviotas Av, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelplayamazatlan.com
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Av del Mar 2614, Tellería, 82149 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelvaralimazatlan.com
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Av. Sábalo Cerritos Esq, Lopez Portillo, 82112 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · westgateresorts.com
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Av del Mar 1234, Tellería, 82148 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · coralislandhotel.com
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Av del Mar 1020, Flamingos, 82149 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · delreal.com
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Av Camarón Sábalo 51, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelesemporio.com
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Av. Gaviotas 307, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · aztecainn.com.mx
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Av del Mar 1111, entre avenida Rafael Buelna y av insurgentes, Flamingos, 82030 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · donpelayopacificbeach.com
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Av del Mar s/n, Ferrocarrilera, 82030 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelhaciendamazatlan.com
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Av. Gaviotas 27, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelplayabonitamazatlan.com
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Av Camarón Sábalo 110 Fracc, Lomas de Mazatlán, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · venadosinn.com
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Av del Mar 719, Tellería, 82017 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · olasaltasinn.com.mx
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Av del Mar 2500, Tellería, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotellasjacarandas.com
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Av del Mar 1910, Tellería, 82010 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · sandsarenas.com
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Avenida Del Delfin, Quinta Avenida 6300 Esq, Marina Mazatlán, 82112 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · all.accor.com
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Av del Mar 2616, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · vistamar.com.mx
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Av Cruz Lizarraga 811-LOCAL #2, Palos Prietos, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · lalolahotelysuites.com
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Av del Mar 840, Palos Prietos, 82010 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelplayamar.com
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Av Camarón Sábalo 308, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelzonadorada.com
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Luis Zúñiga 808, Centro, 82000 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hoteltresislasmazatlan.com
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Av. Gaviotas 214, Las Gaviotas, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · marriott.com
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Av del Mar 900, Zona Costera, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelessens.com.mx
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Av. Gaviotas 100, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · gaviana.com
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Av Camarón Sábalo s/n, Sábalo Country, 82100 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · lunapalace.com
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Bugambilia 100, Zona Dorada, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · choicehotelsmexico.com
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Av Camarón Sábalo 905, Zona Costera, El Encanto, 82148 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hilton.com
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Av. Rafael Buelna S/N, Flamingos, 82110 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · hotelsandiegomazatlan.com.mx
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Av del Mar 616, Tellería, 82017 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico · suitesvenezia.com.mx
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Av del Mar 73, Ferrocarrilera, 82013 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico
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Carretera federal libre, Mazatlan-Culiacán 3513, El Venadillo, 82124 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico
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Restaurants & places to go

Bar And Grill, Burger, Pizza, Beer, Restaurant · Art. Bistro. Bar. ¡"La Querencia" brindando buenos momentos con amigos! Features: outdoor seating, takeaway ·… · facebook.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.com.mx
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 2301-D Avenida Libramiento 2, Mazatlán, 82136 · hellosushimex.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · Mazatlán, 82100 · lacasacountry.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-23:00 · Avenida Insurgentes
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 1019 Avenida Camarón Sábalo, Mazatlán, 82100 · restaurantlosarcos.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Tacos, Mexican, Tortas, Aguas Frescas, Beverages, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2300 Aquiles Serdan,…
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: step-free access
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Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant · Mazatlán, 82110 · heladosthrifty.com.mx
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 23 Avenida Carnaval, Mazatlán, 82000
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · facebook.com
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Fast Food · fast food
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 5201 Avenida Insurgentes, Mazatlán, 82180 · hellosushimex.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 1019 Avenida Camarón Sábalo, Mazatlán, 82100 · facebook.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-19:00 · 335 Avenida del Delfín
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access
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Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 309 Calle Roosevelt, 82000
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Fast Food · fast food
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 253 Avenida Sierra de Venados, Mazatlán, 82210 · hellosushimex.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food · Acuario
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Ice Cream, Restaurant · Ice Cream restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-24:00 Features: air conditioning
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) 17 km to the centre
Mazatlàn, SIN, MX — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (AeroMéxico, Birmingham European, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Mexico City, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Guadalajara… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Mazatlan Aerospace Park Airport 15 km to the centre
Mazatlan, SIN, MX
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Mazfly S.C. Airport 20 km to the centre
Mazatlán, SIN, MX
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Getting there by ferry

Embarcadero Isla de la Piedra
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre
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Embarcadero de la Colonia
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
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Embarcadero Mazatlán
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
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Terminal de Ferry
Ferry terminal · 5.3 km from the centre
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Buque Mazatlán
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre · Islas Marías
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Ferry Mazatlán
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre · Bajaferries
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Mazatlán - Isla de la Piedra
Ferry route
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Mazatlan - Islas Marías Buque
Ferry route · Islas Marías
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Mazatlán - Islas Marías Buque
Ferry route · Islas Marías
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La Paz - Mazatlan Ferry
Ferry route · Bajaferries
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Bajaferries: Mazatlán => La Paz
Ferry route · Bajaferries
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Bajaferries: La Paz => Mazatlán
Ferry route · Bajaferries
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mazatlán International Airport (MZT); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MZT has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Guadalajara…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Embarcadero Isla de la Piedra, 3.1 km); routes include Mazatlán - Isla de la Piedra, Mazatlan - Islas Marías Buque, Mazatlán - Islas Marías Buque.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mazatlan, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.