Mazatlan is known as the pearl of the pacific and is a hot spot for sports like deep-sea fishing, surfing, paragliding, and of course, biking. It’s also a romantic city with its Mexican colonial charm, quaint streets, and an array of cultural activities. If you’re a foodie, you’ll fall in love with its famous array of fresh seafood (considered the best in Mexico) and gourmet restaurants. Mazatlan offers all types of beaches, small and large. You might be coming here to race GFNY but there are many activities to enjoy while here.
Walking or riding along the famous 21km Malecón avenue will be an amazing experience as you enjoy the amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and its wonderful sunsets. The Malecon avenue connects to the Golden Zone where most of the hotels and resorts are located. It also connects to the Mazatlan historic area, filled with post-colonial architecture, romantic atmosphere, and wonderful Mexican arts & crafts shops.
If you want to experience the fun of catching your own big fish, don´t miss the opportunity of taking part in a deep-sea fishing excursion. Mazatlan is one of the best places in the world for sport fishing, thanks to its abundance of different kinds of fish such as tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo among others.
If you prefer to practice watersports, you can visit the famous Isla de Venados (Deer Island), which is considered the best place in Mazatlan to practice snorkeling, where you can enjoy small waves and crystal clear waters, and which is also ideal for swimming, banana boating, paddle surfing, among other activities.
You will definitely fall in love with its natural beauty. Don´t miss it!
If you are an adventure seeker, and want to have some fun and adventure, ATVs tour will be a great outdoor activity for you. You can find different options of guided ATVs tours which include background information on the landmarks and towns passed along the way.
Mazatlan is famous for its fresh seafood and regional and gourmet restaurants. If you are a foodie, you will love the different dishes you will find here. If you enjoy sea-food, don´t miss the Mazatlan's world famous shrimp ceviche.
You will love it!