Central Pacific Coast Attractions:
El Faro
The Lighthouse of port city Mazatlan has been shining since 1879, guiding ships coming up the Sea of Cortez. It can be seen 30 nautical miles away. For ...
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Estero Ecological Reserve
This estuary nature park area is quite close to Mazatlan, making it a popular excursion for those who want to explore the coastal wildlife while in the area. ...
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Fort of San Diego (El Fuerte de San Diego)
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Though you chose Acapulco for its beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife, the Fort of San Diego (or El Fuerte de San Diego) provides a fine, ...
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House of Masks (Casa de la Mascara)
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The state of Guerrero is best known within Mexico for its hand-carved wooden masks, which you can see at the House of Masks - or Casa de la ...
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Mazatlan Aquarium
This aquarium is a bit of a cobbled-together affair with displays in multiple buildings spread throughout the grounds. It contains more than 300 species of ...
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Mazatlan Suggested Itineraries – 3 Days
The city of Mazatlan, on the west coast of Mexico, is unique among beach resort areas with its mix of historic and contemporary. Here when the weather is ...
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Mural Diego Rivera
Formerly known as Exekatlkalli (the "House of the Winds") the Mural Diego Rivera was once the home of Dolores Olmedo, the final lover of Mexican ...
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Playa Olas Altas
Near historic Old Mazatlan, Olas Atlas beach fronts the original tourist zone. Here a long and wide malecon sidewalk is popular with joggers and in-line ...
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Plazuela Machado
The heart of the historic district is this leafy rectangular plaza, with leafy trees and palm trees both in place, many buildings painted bright colors. It is ...
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Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port
Sail into the calm Bay of Banderas for a warm Mexican welcome at Puerto Vallarta. This lovely beach resort city is on the mid-west coast of Mexico, lapped by ...
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Stone Island
This offshore island is a popular excursion stop for cruise ship passengers docking in Mazatlan, but most of the visitors are locals on weekends and it’s not ...
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The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Puerto Vallarta’s Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe was built over the course of several decades in the first half of the 20th century. Built in rustic pink ...
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Zona Dorada (Golden Zone)
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A deserted stretch of sand just a few decades ago, the Golden Zone of Mazatlan is now the area where package tourists spend most of their time. Lined with ...
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Top Central Pacific Coast Things to Do
Photo by: Kevin G, USA
Doing what: Puerto Vallarta Outdoor Adventure Tour
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