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, Restaurante Casa 46 (Calle Constitución #79 Centro Histórico) and La Marea (Camino Observatorio #11 cerro de Vigía.) are great picks.

When to visit Mazatlán

Mazatlán in September
Estimated package price
$388
2 travelers
Flight to Mazatlán
3 nights at hotel
Mazatlán in September
Estimated package price
$388
2 travelers
Flight to Mazatlán
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Mazatlán

Plane

When flying to Mazatlán, you’ll arrive at Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna (MZT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mazatlán include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Mazatlán from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Mazatlán is to pick up a car rental from Puerto Vallarta, which is about 193 miles from Mazatlán. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Puerto Vallarta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mazatlán, including Elite Select, Bus and ACN Autobuses. From Durango, the bus ride to Mazatlán takes 240 miles and will cost you around $91. From Guadalajara, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 450 miles. The most popular bus station is Mazatlán Bus station, located 1.8 miles from downtown Mazatlán. Mazatlán Rincón De Uria is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Mazatlán, you’ll arrive at Mazatlán Gen Rafael Buelna (MZT), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mazatlán include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Mazatlán from the United States departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Mazatlán is to pick up a car rental from Puerto Vallarta, which is about 193 miles from Mazatlán. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and MEXRENTACAR , among others, in Puerto Vallarta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mazatlán, including Elite Select, Bus and ACN Autobuses. From Durango, the bus ride to Mazatlán takes 240 miles and will cost you around $91. From Guadalajara, the ticket costs about $136 for a journey of 450 miles. The most popular bus station is Mazatlán Bus station, located 1.8 miles from downtown Mazatlán. Mazatlán Rincón De Uria is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Mazatlán

Airlines serving Mazatlán

KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,036 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,330 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (435 reviews)
VivaAerobus
Good (856 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Sunwing Airlines
Good (31 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,316 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mazatlán

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Margaritas and Essen's Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mazatlán, with prices from $24 to $960 per night. Marina Mazatlan is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mazatlán are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mazatlán

Most booked hotels in Mazatlán

Viaggio Resort Mazatlán
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1626 reviews)
$95+
The Palms Resort of Mazatlan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3530 reviews)
$80+
Park Inn By Radisson Mazatlan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2330 reviews)
$66+
Doubletree by Hilton Mazatlan
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1614 reviews)
$96+
Don Pelayo Pacific Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4534 reviews)
$55+
Hotel Playa Mazatlan
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 6 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Mazatlán

Renting a car in Mazatlán costs $17 per day, on average, or $69 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Mazatlán.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Mazatlán is Mini (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mazatlán costs $17 per day, on average, or $69 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Mazatlán.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Mazatlán is Mini (Mitsubishi Xpander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.