ITW: Resorts of Mazatlan

Mazatlan Weather Forecast, Mexico

Mazatlán is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa in Mexico. It is located on the Pacific coast, just across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula. The city serves as the municipal seat is also called Mazatlán.

Geography: 1,184.75 sq mi
Population: 403,888
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency: Pesos, US$ accepted
Time Zone: Mountain Time Zone

Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the date of first entry into Mexico, and an onward or return ticket. A visa is not required.

Getting There:
Flying Time to Mazatlán from:
Los Angeles: 1 hrs 30 min
New York: 7 hrs 40 min
Chicago: 5 hrs 50 min
Miami: 5 hrs 20 min
Vancouver: 7 hrs 55 min
Toronto: 8 hrs 30 min

Popular Shopping Items:
Local Handicrafts
Silver
Wool Blankets
Ceramics
Leather
Onyx Carvings
Shawls
Weavings

Activities:
Sport Fishing: Marlins, Sailfish
Cantinas
Nightlife
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Golf
Horseback-riding
Banana Boat Rides
Boogie boarding
Jet Skis
Kayaking
Mazagua Water Park
Para Sailing

Major Attractions:
El Faro: lighthouse
Malecon: seaside promenade
Plaza de la Republica: Republic Square
Mercado Municipal: Municipal Market
Playa Olas Altas: beach
Iglesia Mazatlan: cathedral
Teatro Angela Peralta: theater
Cerro del Creston: Summit Hill
Malpica: little village with traditional wood fired bakery.
Concordia: city known for furniture making, and a stone church.
El Mirador: Divers plunge 40 feet into the surf.
Bullfights: Sundays during the winter.
Charreadas

Travel Seasons:
Off Season: Easter to mid-December
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter

Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb

Weather:

Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)

High Low Rain
in.

Jan 80° 62° 0.4

Feb 80° 62° 0.0

Mar 81° 63° 0.1

Apr 82° 65° 0.2

May 85° 70° 1.1

Jun 88° 76° 0.0

Jul 89° 76° 8.2

Aug 90° 76° 0.0

Sep 90° 76° 0.0

Oct 89° 74° 5.7

Nov 85° 68° 2.0

Dec 81° 65° 0.6

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Mazatlan Resort Vacations

Welcome to Mazatlan, the "Pearl of the Pacific" !

Mazatlan means "place of deer and venison", in the Nahuatl dialect. The Pacific Pearl, as it is referred to, has one of the largest ocean promenades and consists of 11 miles of continuous beach.

The hospitality of the Mazatlan population is a quality that sets it apart. Mazatlan is known as a fisherman's paradise with tuna, marlin, and swordfish galore. Golf enthusiasts flock to Mazatlan to tee up on the new championship golf courses. Temperatures in the 80's make Mazatlan the delight of sun worshippers and the sports-minded alike.

Blessed with one of the longest stretches of beaches in the country, it's perfect for swimming and watersports all year round. There are plenty of sights as well. The downtown city has been restored and visitors can walk to see the Angela Peratta Theatre or the museum. Off the coast road is Mexico's largest aquarium.

Sightseers will delight in exploring the charming Old Town, viewing the Angela Peratta Theatre or the museum, experiencing beachfront Malecon (promenade), filled with restaurants, stylish boutiques, discos and nightclubs.

Popular Things To Do!

Resorts	Lifestyle	Dining	Resort Location	Rooms	Rating
El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel	Families, Groups, Couples, Nightclub, Kids Program, On-site Golf, Luxury	European Plan 5 Restaurants Room Service	Beachfront	469	4+
El Cid Marina Beach Hotel & Yacht Club	Couples, Families, Honeymooners, Quiet ambiance, Romantic, Deepsea Fishing fleet, Activities, Golf , all suites, Kids Program	European Plan 4 Restaurants Room Service	Marina & Beachfront	204	5
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay	Families, Couples, Golf, Kids Program, Golf, Spa, luxury, all suites, Active Ambiance	European Plan 2 Restaurants Room Service	Beachfront	258	5+
Pueblo Bonito Mazatlan	Couples, Families, Casual Ambiance, All Suites, Golf, Spa, Kids Program, Luxury	European Plan 5 Restaurants 24-hr Room Service	Beachfront	247	4+

European Plan - meals not included.

*Resort Rating from 4-star Superior to 6-star Ultra Luxury

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Popular Things To Do!

Surfing

Top spots include two breaks near downtown and a dependable right-hander off Punta Camarón. Rolling in at Playa Bruja is a big left you can set your watch to. The main season runs from late March to November.

Horse riding

Canter by the sea on happy, healthy horses eager to stretch their legs on trails leading through coconut plantations and onto the open beach. Longer rides into the hills are possible.

Fishing

Marlin, swordfish, sailfish, tuna and dorado are the catches (and releases) of the day. Sportfishing can be expensive. The best prices are offered by operators based on the peninsula on Camarena.

Bullfighting

Mazatlán's only bullring, Plaza de Toros, hosts corridas de toros (bullfights) on Sundays from mid-December to Easter.

Beaches

Playa Norte is popular with the locals, and is usually uncrowded except for holidays. On calm days the waves break gentily and gradually, while during other times, they can be rough

Playa Camaron / Playa Gaviotas features gentle rolling waves, crystal sands, and absolutely breathtaking sunsets give meaning to the label "Golden Zone."

Playa Olas Atlas was the first tourist beach in Mazatlan, and as the name means 'Big Waves', it is a very popular spot for surfers during the summer.

Stone Island Mazatlan (Isla de la Piedra) offers gentle waves make for a refreshing swim, and the sandy beach is the perfect place to take in the hot Mexican sun. Palapa restaurants run one right after the other for a good length at the beginning of the beach. These open-aired restaurants are a pleasant way to cool off in the shade and enjoy an ocean view. Many of these restaurants also rent out ATVs, catamarans, banana boats, and horses.

Golf

El Cid Golf & Country Club
El Cid is a golfer’s fantasy. You can play the day away on the 27 championship holes (PGA-rated par 72), featuring our new Lee Trevino nine. And for those who wish to improve their game, this course is home to the only America’s Favorite Golf Schools site in all of Latin America.

Estrella del Mar Golf Course
Rated amongst the best golf courses in Mexico, Estrella del Mar boasts a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr. and built in 1996, the Estrella del Mar Golf Course is unsurpassed in terms of play and breathtaking scenery.

Nightlife

Mazatlan´s nightlife has the reputation of being first rate. Dancing, live music and festive watering holes are plentiful. The selection to choose from is large. Music at local bars and discotheques ranges from easy-on-the-ears piano bar music to mariachi groups or sonorous tambora bands.

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