Welcome to Mazatlan
Perched on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, adjacent to the southern tip of Baja California Sur, is Mazatlan. Thanks to a recently renovated historic center and endless stretches of sandy shore, the coastal city magnetises travelers with a penchant for outdoor adventure and beachside relaxation. At the top of all Mazatlan itineraries should be a cliff-diving show, during which visitors can watch fearless divers plunge into the Pacific Ocean from dizzying heights. In Centro Historico, the likes of Plazuela Machado and Teatro Angela Peralta make for gorgeous walking tours, while in Zona Dorada (Golden Zone), Playa los Sabalos and Playa las Gaviotas swell with visitors soaking up year-round sunshine. From the city, day trips to the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains for ATV rides and ziplining are a popular choice for thrill-seekers. Culture connoisseurs can gain insight into local culture during a tour of El Quelite, while Stone Island (Isla de la Piedra), home to coconut tree-fringed beaches and authentic Mexican restaurants, is a great place to escape to for half a day. Also within easy reach of Mazatlán is El Rosario, renowned for its artisan crafts, the Estero Ecological Reserve, home to more than 270 species of bird, and La Noria, where blue agave plantations and tequila distilleries abound.