Destination Highlights

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  Deer Island

  
  

  Deer Island, also known as "Middle Island", is the largest of the three islands facing Mazatlan’s coast and is located 1.43 miles off the coast. You can reach the island by catamaran, amphibious ferry boat or sailboat. If you so dare, you can even swim or kayak from the hotel zone’s shores. The surrounding waters are calm and clear, creating conditions ideal for snorkeling, kayaking and swimming.

  
  
  
  
  


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  The Lighthouse

  
  

  Mazatlan's lighthouse is the second-highest lighthouse built on a natural setting in the world, after Gibraltar’s lighthouse in Spain. It's located at the tip of Creston Hill, an impressive natural rock formation made of a series of cliff edges 515 feet above sea level. The light emanating from the lighthouse has a scope of 48 nautical miles. The 30-minute walk up to the lighthouse offers spectacular panoramic views of Mazatlan’s bay, made even more breathtaking when caught right at sunset.

  
  
  
  
  


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  Historical Center

  
  

  In the Historical Center of Mazatlan, you’ll find many treasures. The Angela Peralta Theater has stood the test of time, as it was built in 1874 and retains its original Italian architectural design. Machado Square, one of the oldest town squares in the city, is the main stage for Mazatlan’s International Carnaval. Explore museums as well as restaurants and cafes aplenty.

  
  
  
  
  


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  Carnaval

  
  

  A 116-year tradition, Mazatlan’s International Carnaval is held annually during the five days before Ash Wednesday. It is a multi-dimensional event, famous for its festivities along the seashore, which include a traditional ship-to-shore firework show over Olas Altas bay. The grand festivity is attended by over 600,000 spectators every year, many of which are families.