Hotels in Mazatlán
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Browse hotels in Mazatlán, Mexico — from beachfront Zona Dorada resorts to boutique stays near Plaza Machado in the restored 19th-century Centro Histórico.
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About Mazatlán
Mazatlán: Pacific Port City Between the Sierra Madre and the Sea
Mazatlán sits on a peninsula in Sinaloa, roughly 1,200 km northwest of Mexico City, where the Sierra Madre Occidental meets the Pacific. The city divides sharply between two identities: the Zona Dorada (Golden Zone), a 5 km hotel corridor facing open ocean, and the restored Centro Histórico, whose 19th-century neoclassical buildings cluster around Plaza Machado — one of Mexico's best-preserved colonial squares. The Olas Altas seafront, dating to the 1800s, was the country's first beach resort strip and remains the architectural anchor of the old city.
Where to Stay in Mazatlán
Hotels concentrate in three zones. The Zona Dorada suits travelers who want direct beach access and resort amenities along Avenida Camarón Sábalo. Centro Histórico appeals to visitors drawn to boutique properties in restored mansions within walking distance of the Teatro Ángela Peralta (rebuilt 1992) and the Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción. The Zona Hotelera Norte, north of Punta Camarón, offers quieter options closer to the marina.
Practical Tips
- Getting there: Mazatlán International Airport (MZT) receives direct flights from several US cities, including Los Angeles and Phoenix.
- Getting around: The pulmonía — an open-air modified golf cart — is the city's signature shared taxi, connecting the Centro to the Zona Dorada along the 20 km Malecón.
- Carnival timing: Mazatlán's Carnaval (February/March) ranks among Mexico's largest, drawing over 300,000 visitors — book accommodation months in advance.
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