Meoweler
Mexico

Mazatlán / Sunshine, Tacos, and Good Vibrations

MeowScore 😼75/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

February

Experience the vibrant Carnival season! 🎉🥳

🌞
january

Great weather for beach activities and cultural festivals! 🏖️🎉

🎉
february

Carnival season with parades and street parties! 🥳🎭

🐋
march

Whale watching season and spring break fun! 🐳🌊🍹

🦐
april

Sunny days perfect for outdoor adventures and seafood festivals! ☀️🐟🎉

🌤️
may

Quieter beaches and lower prices for off-season travel 🌴💰

🌊
june

Warm weather for swimming and surfing! 🏊‍♂️🏄‍♂️

🎶
july

Fiesta del Mar, a huge seafood festival with live music! 🦀🦐🎶

🐟
august

Sports fishing season and family-friendly activities 🎣🚣‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🎉
september

Mexican Independence Day celebrations with fireworks! 🎆🎇🇲🇽

💀
october

Dia de los Muertos festivities with colorful altars and parades 🎉🎊💀

🛵
november

Pleasant weather and cultural events like the International Motorcycle Week 🏍️🎉

🎅
december

Mazatlan's Christmas Lights Festival with carolers and traditional foods 🎄🎶🍴

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping scene in Mazatlan offers a good mix of affordable street markets and higher-end stores. Prices for most goods are reasonable but not overly cheap.

Visit the Mercado Central for fresh produce and local souvenirs. Bargain hard when shopping in the street markets for the best prices.

Usual visit duration

5-7 days

beach vacation

Usual visit duration

5-7 days

beach vacation

Popular tourist destination for winter sun seekers.

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internet situation

great Speed

Mostly consistent but not very high speeds

great Availability

Widely available in most areas

excellent Cellular

Strong coverage from major carriers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

MXN

1 MXN =
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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed reactions

With its sun-drenched sandy patches and palm tree scratching posts, this coastal paradise is the purrfect retreat for sunbathing and napping felines.

Stroll your paws along the endless oceanfront boardwalk or hunt for fresh seafood at the vibrant market – the ideal playground for adventure-seeking cats!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Mercado Pino Suarez
🏖️
Stone Island
🐾
Plaza Machado
🔦
El Faro Lighthouse
🌅
Mazatlan Malecón

The mainstream

🍉
Mercado Pino Suarez

A bustling market with delicious scents of fresh seafood, spicy salsas and cat-friendly fruits and vegetables. A cat's dream come true! 🐟

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🏖️
Stone Island

A paradise island with white sand beaches, crystal clear water and plenty of catnip bushes hidden around the palm trees. Purrfect for catnaps! 😴

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🐾
Plaza Machado

A charming and lively square surrounded by colorful colonial buildings, where cats can soak up some culture and scratch on antique benches. 🎭

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🔦
El Faro Lighthouse

A historic lighthouse with panoramic views over the city and the sea. Beware of windy paws up there! 🌬️

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🌅
Mazatlan Malecón

A long boardwalk along the beach, perfect for cats to take a stroll and enjoy the sunset. Lots of local vendors selling fish treats too! 😻

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Off the beaten path

🕯️
Cementerio de Mazatlán
🐾
Mazagua
🌳
Plazuela Republica
🧗
Cerro del Creston
🌮
El Rinconcito

Off the beaten path

🕯️
Cementerio de Mazatlán

A unique final resting place for cats and humans alike, with ornate mausoleums and stunning architecture. 💀

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🐾
Mazagua

A water park with slides and splash pads perfect for fun in the sun for cats of all ages. 🌊

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🌳
Plazuela Republica

An idyllic square dotted with boutique shops and cafes, perfect for a lazy afternoon stroll. ☕️

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🧗
Cerro del Creston

A challenging hike up a rocky terrain leads to stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and cityscape. 🌅

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🌮
El Rinconcito

A cozy restaurant off the beaten path serving traditional Mexican cuisine with a friendly atmosphere. 🍴

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed reactions

Mindful meoweler tips

Mazatlan's Historic Center

Explore historic colonial buildings, quaint streets, and the vibrant central market filled with local delicacies.

Carnival in Mazatlan

Join the week-long Carnaval festivities in February filled with music, dancing, and colorful costumes. It's known as the third-largest Carnival in the world!

The Cliffs of Mazatlan

Take a scenic drive to the cliffs where you can watch waves crash below while enjoying a cold drink from one of the many lookout spots.

Mazatlan's Famous Shrimp

Indulge in the freshest shrimp right off the coast of Mazatlan. Be sure to try them grilled, fried or in the local aguachile dish!

The Malecon

Walk along the beautiful seaside promenade where you can catch stunning sunsets and even live music performances during peak season.

Useful external sites

mazatlan.travel/en

Mazatlan Travel Guide↗

Tips and advice for travelers visiting Mazatlan, including information on accommodations, activities, and restaurants

www.gomazatlan.com/en

Mazatlan Tourism↗

Official website of the Mazatlan Tourism Board, with sections on things to do, where to stay, and how to get here

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g150792-Mazatlan_Pacific_Coast-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor: Mazatlan↗

Reviews, ratings, and recommendations from other travelers who have visited Mazatlan

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