Discover Mazatlan by Hire Car
The Aztecs first settled the place on the west coast, which they called Mazatlan, “Place of the Deer.”
Mazatlan is a port city on the west coast of Mexico. It is located across from the Baja California peninsula and maintains a regular boat service to La Paz, the capital of Baja Californias.
With more than 400,000 inhabitants in its metropolitan area, Mazatlan is the second-largest city in the state of Sinaloa and an important industrial, commercial, and tourist center.
The port is also home to Mexico’s largest shrimp fishing fleet.
Sights in Mazatlan
Traces of a long history can be found almost everywhere in the core of the large city. The historic old town, “Centro Historico”, is characterized by magnificent, lavishly restored colonial-style buildings.
One of Mazatlan’s landmarks is the cathedral. In addition to several parks, the old town is home to many galleries, shops and charming cafés.
The “Plazuela Machado” with the famous multi-arts theatre Angela Peralta is the cultural centre of the “Centro”. In the evenings, street artists, dancers and singers perform there. On weekends, the district is closed to traffic after sunset.
Directly in front of the old town, on a rock in the sea, stands the old lighthouse “El Faro”, which still lights the way for ships to the port.
Leisure activities in Mazatlan
At the city beach “Malecon” hundreds of people gather in the evening to experience together an unforgettable, spectacular sunset.
The tourist center of Mazatlan is the “Zona Dorada”, located right on the miles of beautiful beaches.
Here holidaymakers will find entertainment of the highest order, every conceivable sporting opportunity and diversion. On the party mile “Fiesta Land” the nights are celebrated.
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