El Faro lighthouse hike from the Mazatlán cruise port

Naturea 20-25 minute walk to the trailhead1.5-2 hours including the walk from the terminalFits a typical call

The lighthouse sits on Cerro del Crestón, 157 m above the sea and the highest point in the city, and its light is visible about 30 nautical miles out. The trail is about 745 m long and ends with 334-340 concrete steps, with views over the port, Old Mazatlán and the islands.

Getting there from the ship

From
Mazatlán cruise terminal
Travel time
A 20-25 minute walk to the trailhead · 1.6 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Mazatlán taxi fares.
Cost
Trail free. The glass viewing platform (Mirador de Cristal) at the top costs 10-30 pesos depending on the source (2022-2025).
Time to allow
1.5-2 hours including the walk from the terminal

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Mazatlán call you have up to 6 h 20 min at El Faro lighthouse hike, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2 hours including the walk from the terminal), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:45 am · At El Faro lighthouse hike
    A 20-25 minute walk to the trailhead from Mazatlán cruise terminal.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave El Faro lighthouse hike by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Mazatlán; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Go first thing in the morning; there is little shade and midday is very hot. Allow about an hour for the climb and descent. The trailhead is on Calle Joel Montes Camarena, close to the terminal, so this fits well before or after town.

Mazatlán cruise port: El Faro lighthouse hike FAQ

How far is El Faro lighthouse hike from the Mazatlán cruise port?

From Mazatlán cruise terminal it is a 20-25 minute walk to the trailhead, about 1.6 km.

How much does it cost to visit El Faro lighthouse hike?

Trail free. The glass viewing platform (Mirador de Cristal) at the top costs 10-30 pesos depending on the source (2022-2025).

How much time do you need at El Faro lighthouse hike?

Allow 1.5-2 hours including the walk from the terminal. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Mazatlán call you have up to 6 h 20 min at El Faro lighthouse hike, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2 hours including the walk from the terminal), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit El Faro lighthouse hike on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 20-25 minute walk to the trailhead from Mazatlán cruise terminal. Go first thing in the morning; there is little shade and midday is very hot. Allow about an hour for the climb and descent. The trailhead is on Calle Joel Montes Camarena, close to the terminal, so this fits well before or after town.

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More things to do near El Faro lighthouse hike

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  • Playa Olas Altas · Beach · a 20 minute walk from the pier · 2.1 km from El Faro lighthouse hike
  • Old Mazatlán · Town & walking · a 15-20 minute walk from the pier · 2.3 km from El Faro lighthouse hike
  • Cliff divers · Attraction · a 26 minute walk from the pier · 2.6 km from El Faro lighthouse hike
  • Mazatlán Cathedral · Attraction · a 18 minute walk from the pier · 2.7 km from El Faro lighthouse hike