Important events to experience in Mazatlán
Mazatlán is the backdrop for one-of-a-kind celebrations that attract visitors from all over the world. Discover some of the most popular ones:
Carnaval Internacional de Mazatlán
One of the most joyful, vibrant, and colorful celebrations that Mexico offers the world, brimming with tradition, music, floats, and lively seaside parades.
Gran Pacific Marathon
The marathon that strikes the perfect balance between passion for sport and enjoying natural beauty, celebrating an international running competition that brings together clubs and athletes from all over the world with awe-inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean.
Holy Week
One of Mazatlán’s main holiday periods is experienced through its lively beaches, devout traditions, and a festive vibe all over the port. A blend of religion, sea, and fun, with traditional processions and ceremonies alongside live music and beach activities.
International Motorcycle Week
An annual event with motorcycling, concerts, and exhibitions. Thousands of motorcyclists ride through Mazatlán, putting on adrenaline-filled parades and exhibitions. The Pacific coast’s most vibrant biker festival.
Mazatlán Cultural Festival
Art, music, dance, and theater in the city’s most iconic venues. A festival that celebrates the city's artistic wealth with shows for the entire family.
Iconic “Pearl of the Pacific” tourist attractions "
Experience the magic of Mazatlán by checking out its most iconic spots:
Malecón and Beaches
Its 21-kilometer boardwalk makes it one of the world’s longest, perfect for leisurely strolls and taking snaps with the iconic sculptures you come across along the way. Its charming beaches, with golden sand and deep blue sea, have no shortage of water sports, although many people simply go there to unwind and catch some rays. A coastal backdrop with one-of-a-kind landscapes and awe-inspiring beaches.
Natural Lighthouse
This 157-meter-high lighthouse, built on a rocky island, is considered the world’s tallest natural lighthouse still in operation. With a glass viewing platform and a trail lined with the region's flora and fauna, it is a popular spot to take in some of the most stunning panoramic views of Mazatlán.
Historic Quarter
This area is brimming with colonial streets, colorful facades, squares, theaters, cafes, and neoclassical architecture with a tropical touch. Visitors should explore the narrow streets and bohemian heart of Mazatlán.
Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island)
It is one of Sinaloa’s most popular semi-virgin beaches. A perfect natural retreat to enjoy the views, boat rides, water activities, not to mention the awe-inspiring sunset. Here, the soothing waves and relaxing vibe make it a paradise island where you can lose yourself and fall in love.
Gran Acuario de Mazatlán (Great Aquarium)
The country’s largest aquarium and one of the largest in Latin America, with no shortage of incredible species from the Sea of Cortez. Its education and knowledge dissemination approach makes it a global benchmark.
Zona Dorada (Golden Zone)
One of Sinaloa’s must-visit destinations is Mazatlán’s golden zone, the nightlife hub, with bars, golf courses, restaurants, and seaside fun. Its cuisine and entertainment have made it one of the city’s liveliest areas.
Cathedral of Mazatlán
A stone’s throw away from the “Pino Suarez” market in the heart of the Historic Quarter is one of the most outstanding architectural and religious symbols of the port’s architecture, the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. It incorporates neo-Gothic, Baroque, and neoclassical styles, and as a whole it is a breathtaking building with stunning architectural design and ornamentation of unquestionable quality.
Savor Mazatlán’s cuisine
Mazatlán cuisine is renowned for the variety and freshness of the fish and seafood sourced from the Sea of Cortez. Its dishes have been enriched by fusing pre-Hispanic and colonial cuisine, resulting in mouth-watering dishes such as pescado zarandeado, shrimp aguachile, and ceviche, traditional dishes that celebrates the authentic flavors of the Pacific.