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Playa Olas Altas

Mazatlan, Mexico
Ranked #13 of 53 attractions in Mazatlan
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Sunbathing, Swimming
Description: The nearest beach to the cruise terminal.
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Whitby, Ontario
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Olas Altas means high waves and that means surfers. It has many wonderful restaurants and a few shops. It is in the Centro Historico section so it has a great deal of character. You can sit on the sea wall and watch the surfers or jump in the ocean and have lots of fun. Very safe. More

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Mazatlan, Mexico
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

every time I come back (two times a year or more) is to stay with my own family son, daughter and Misus (my mujer), I live half a block from this beach and regularly spend time just laying drinking eating and meeting with friends, in 1975 I had visit Mazatlan as a tourist, spend all my money and did not... More

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Eugene, OR
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We would have preferred gentler waves here, but the surfers loved it. More

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Mazatlan
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Great beach with no Venders, in the Heart of old town Mazatlan More

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manchester
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

quiet beach and okay in short doses. Very strong current not good for swimming. No hawkers though. More

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Parksville, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

nice beach, good surfing, close to restaurants and facilities. More

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Kelowna
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Great place to lunch with a view of the ocean and the malecon - lots of restaurants - don't let the old looking buildings furnishings fool you - great food at awesome prices along this street! More

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chico
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16 reviews 16 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Great place for swimming and sunning AND the beach shifts from left to right depending on the season! Like all of the beaches here it is fun to comb the beaches for shells and sea glass! Hermit crab races can't be beat! More

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Edmonton, AB
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

A great night-time vibe - realistic not simply a tourist trap.......locals; ex-pats and tourists sharing some real atmosphere! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

try it, no salesmen, in old town. Just respect when the high waves are there. Restaurants and bars right in there too. More

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