With
more than 20 km
(12 mi) of
coastline, Mazatlan
offers gorgeous
and accessible
beaches to
tourists. The
beaches here
are known for
their impressive
cliffs, lush
vegetation and
beautiful clear
waters. Since
the waves
vary in height
from beach
to beach,
you can do various
water sports,
such as swimming,
parasailing, surfing
and much
more. For all
of these
recreational
activities, you can
rent the
equipment you’ll
need – even
at some
of the
most remote beaches.
Playa Olas Altas
– Located in Old
Mazatlan in the
center of
the port.
This picturesque
beach is
unique because
the shore
shifts depending
on the time
of year,
creating the
appearance that
the rocks
have changed
position. In these
waters you
can do a wide
variety of
recreational activities,
such as surfing and
scuba diving.
Playa Norte
– This beach
stretches from
the edge
of the
city to
the Zona Dorada,
about 60 km (37 mi)
west of
downtown Mazatlan.
This is
one of
the longest
beaches in the
nation with
an expanse
of 16 km (10
mi). At the
southern end
you’ll find
ideal conditions
for swimming.
Playa Gaviotas
– Located 60 km
(37 mi) north of
Mazatlan in the
heart of
the Zona Dorada. It
has a long stretch
of smooth
white sand.
With its
blue waters and
moderate surf,
this is
an ideal spot for
sunbathing and
playing volleyball.
Playa Venados
– Located 2 km
(1.2 mi) west of
Mazatlan on
Venados Island. At
this beach
surrounded by dense
vegetation, the best
way to
arrive is by
boat. Its
calm waters
allow you
to do water
sports such
as swimming,
sailing and
snorkeling. Here
you’ll also
have the
opportunity to
see petroglyphs
(drawings on
rocks) left
behind by ancient
inhabitants of
the Sinaloa coastal
region.
Playa Cerritos
– Located 42 km
(26 mi) northwest
of Mazatlan,
you’ll find
it easy to
arrive at
this beach
on public
transportation. If
you decide to
take a swim,
be careful, as you’ll
come across strong
waves and
undertows. Playa Cerritos,
which means
Little Hills
Beach, is
surrounded by small
hills, as its
name suggests.
The sand
is dense and
the beach
has a moderate
slope.
Playa
Camaron Sabalo
– Located 65 km
(40 mi) north of
Mazatlan in the
hotel zone. This
beach with
crystalline waters
stretches 2 km
(1.2 mi) and offers
recreational
activities such as
parasailing and
banana boat rides.
Playas de Isla de
La Piedra
– Located 4 km
(2.5 mi) south of
the port
on the
other side
of the
channel. These
are virgin beaches
surrounded by
coconut palms.
Nearby you’ll
find restaurants
and food
stands preparing
delicious seafood.
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