Mazatlan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Sinaloa, Mexico
About Mazatlan
Mazatlánis a Nahuatl word for "place of deer". The area was colonized by the Spanish in 1531. During the mid-19th century, a large group of immigrants arrived from Germany. Over time, Mazatlán developed into a commercial seaport, importing equipment for the nearby gold and silver mines, and it served as the capital of Sinaloa from 1859 to 1873. The German settlers influenced the local music, banda, with some genres being an alteration of Bavarian folk music. The settlers established the Pacifico Brewery in 1900. In the latter half of the 20th century, Mazatlán became a tourist destination. The hotels along Olas Altas flourished during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, and Mazatlán was well regarded by Hollywood stars such as John Wayne, Gary Cooper, John Huston and others of their generation as
Top Attractions in Mazatlan
Explore the best things to see and do in Mazatlan:
- ★Carnaval de Mazatlán
- ★Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
- ★Cliff divers
- ★Dinner Theater or Comedy Club
- ★Estadio El Encanto
- ★Estrella Del Mar Golf Course
- ★Estrella Del Mar Sea Turtle Sanctuary
- ★Gran Acuario Mazatlán
Where to Eat in Mazatlan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chile's Pepper
- 🍴El Pargo y La Vaca
- 🍴El Presidio Cocina de México
- 🍴El Velero
- 🍴Hector's Bistro
- 🍴La Marina
Where to Stay in Mazatlan
- 🏨Aguacate Suites
- 🏨Casa Lucila Hotel Boutique
- 🏨El Cid Resorts
- 🏨Estrella del Mar
- 🏨Gamma Mazatlán
- 🏨Gaviana Resort
Mazatlan Travel Guide Sections
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