Old Mazatlan
Old Mazatlan
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Quakeup
Victoria, Canada266 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Unless you’re “trapped” in an all-inclusive hotel or some other gringo gulch, Centro Historico is probably the main draw for tourists in this city. It’s Mazatlán’s version of Old Town in Puerto Vallarta, and I probably like it more because of the range of things to see and do nearby (e.g. Lighthouse Hill). With a fresh cuppa joe and “Search&Rescue” energy bar from Loony Beans in hand, a leisurely stroll up Constitución from Olas Altas will lead you past plazuelas and colourful colonial homes. Tributaries feeding off this main corridor quickly become an enchanting labyrinth with many places to eat and drink. If you’re a power walker, you’ll quickly emerge from the tranquil reverie of this intimate back eddy of Old Mazatlán to converge with an entirely different current: The maelstrom of Mexican life on the go!
Written 26 February 2020
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Daveygrohl
Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK347 contributions
May 2020 • Family
We visited here on a cruise, and had looked into doing an organised excursion but chose to walk into the centre, directed by the local guides in blue. These people are absolutely amazing and you get a real feel for the place, nothing is too much trouble and their tips for food and drinks is spot on. We would absolutely revisit and we’re gutted we did not have longer.
Written 31 May 2021
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Clevlander
Springfield, IL5,649 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
The old town Mazatlan is particularly beautiful at night. Although it is pretty anytime of the day, but the lighting at night makes it truly magical and worth wandering the streets looking for a small restaurant to have dinner or a coffee house to have a pastry and a cup of coffee. All the restaurants in the area are quite good and none will truly disappoint. So lose yourself walking around the old town and imagine what it was like 100 years ago when Mazatlan was just a small Fishermans town.
Written 25 March 2022
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Cutegal55
Coquitlam, Canada106 contributions
Jan 2022
This is an amazing place to visit, real Spanish ambiance, cafe, old buildings, nice public realm. My husband and I loved it being architects and Urban Planner and Designers. We took a lot of photos, colourful simple buildings, cafes, art places, outdoor benches, shopping boutique stores, etc.
I would surely go to this are again and spend more time here exploring, it is super cute and ethnic.
I would surely go to this are again and spend more time here exploring, it is super cute and ethnic.
Written 16 January 2022
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PuraVidaWx
Glasgow, MT149 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
The pulse of old Mazatlan is great. Friendly people, great restaurants, and the plazas are a great place to hang out. We tried to eat at El Presidio, but they didn't have any tables left, so we wandered into a plaza, met friendly people, and ended up eating at Gaia, outside where we could enjoy the Christmas festivities around us. I absolutely felt safe during our various trips down there, from shopping in the market during the day, to eating out one evening.
Written 6 January 2020
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janet_ahma
Appleton, WI3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our guide was a delightful native named Victor. He showed us historical buildings and told the stories of people we would remember. We went to the cathedral and it is beautiful. All the scenery around town is lovely. We went to the big central market and bought sandals and tomatoes. It is really an experience. We went to a silver store that was really bright and impressive. Everyone had fun and enjoyed what we were learning about Mazatlan. My heart is still there.
Written 7 March 2024
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Ena S
Maple Valley, Washington, United States2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
Went to old Mazatlan to buy seafood and went to a stand at the far back corner of the marcado. The mahi mahi and prawns were ok but the “scallops” were absolutely atrocious! When we got back to our room and opened them to prepare them they were hard and not opaque, almost like they’d been overcooked but they were supposed to be raw scallops. Not satisfied at all. Be very careful when buying seafood and make sure to watch the whole time it is bagged/packaged.
Written 26 December 2020
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digitalroc
Calgary, Canada2,064 contributions
Dec 2022
Fantastic area of Mazatlán! I enjoyed the historical buildings and the cobblestone streets. There are a lot of gems in Old Town, you just have to wonder around and find them. Wondering around in the evening is special as well, especially with the lighting, and rarely anyone on the streets.
Written 16 January 2023
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Heather D
Vancouver, Canada158 contributions
Feb 2022
Hubby and I stayed for six fabulous weeks in Old Maz and loved every moment. The place oozes history out of every brick. We loved wandering the streets in Centro Historico at night. It was so pretty all lit up at night, especially around the plaza.
Written 27 February 2022
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classic1903
Ventura County Coast, CA173 contributions
Dec 2019
We took a walking tour of Old Mazatlan with a local guide. We were quite disappointed with the area and its state of repair. Maybe it was glamorous many years ago, but it looked pretty bleak during our visit.
Written 26 August 2020
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We would like to do a walking tour of Mazatlan. Do you have a suggestion of where to go?
Written 23 November 2015
Start at the Centro Mercado, "Mercado Pino Suarez" at Calle Aquiles Serdan and Melcor Ocampo. To get there either take a taxi or the "Sabalo-Centro" bus from the Golden Zone and watch for the Centro Mercado, it's in the shopping district, or ask the driver to let you off at "Centro Mercado por favor" I'd suggest that you do this in the mid morning hours while everything is open, great color and activity inside. After that walk about five short blocks further in the same direction you were headed on the bus to Ave. Constitucion, turn right and go about two blocks to Plaza Machado. Walk that area by rounding the adjoining blocks to find great hidden restaurants and shops, don't be afraid to explore. People also have their homes there but the businesses will be clearly marked. Work your way further out several blocks on Constitucion to Calle Olas Altas,the road along the beach. One block to your left you'll see the Freemont Hotel, go up to the top floor restaurant and have a beverage, enjoy the sights and get your bearings. From there I'd walk back along Paseo Olas Altas to where it turns into the Malecon walking a few blocks back towards the Golden Zone, especially in the evenings when everyone is out and all the vendors and entertainers are active. The same is true about all the restaurants and activities, they all come to life later in the evening than we are accustomed to in the US. There are a number of places to see and visit in the Centro area. Pick up a tourist map or download one off the Internet and pick your spots.
Written 25 November 2015
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