Mazatlán travel guide
Mazatlán Tourism | Mazatlán Guide
You're Going to Love Mazatlán
With a population of 354,717, Mazatlán is a must-see destination in Sinaloa, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mazatlán has to offer.
Where to Eat in Mazatlán
If you’re looking for affordable options, Agatha Kitchen Bar Mazatlán (Av. Playa Gaviotas 225 Zona Dorada) and Vittore Terrazzo Ristorante (Av. Playa Gaviotas #225 Zona Dorada) are great picks.
When to visit Mazatlán
How to Get to Mazatlán
Plane
When flying to Mazatlán, you’ll arrive at Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna (MZT), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mazatlán include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Mazatlán from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Mazatlán is to pick up a car rental from Puerto Vallarta, which is about 310 km from Mazatlán. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Fox, among others, in Puerto Vallarta.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mazatlán, including PrimeraPlus, Elite Select and ACN Autobuses. From Tepic, the bus ride to Mazatlán takes 644 km and will cost you around $107. From Guadalajara, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 700 km. The most popular bus station is Mazatlán Bus station, located 2.9 km from downtown Mazatlán. Mazatlán Rincón De Uria is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.
Airports near Mazatlán
Airlines serving Mazatlán
Where to stay in Mazatlán
Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $213 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Margaritas and Hotel La Siesta. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mazatlán, with prices from $24 to $696 per night. Marina Mazatlan is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mazatlán are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mazatlán
Most booked hotels in Mazatlán
Renting a car in Mazatlán
Renting a car in Mazatlán costs $27 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Mazatlán.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Mazatlán (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Mazatlán is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.