Gran Acuario Mazatlán from the Mazatlán cruise port

Attraction20-25 minutes by taxi2-3 hours plus the rideFits a typical call

Opened on 30 May 2023 in the Parque Central, it bills itself as the largest aquarium in Latin America and focuses on Sea of Cortez habitats. Reviewers recommend the sea lion shows.

Getting there from the ship

From
Mazatlán cruise terminal
Travel time
20-25 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Mazatlán taxi fares.
Cost
Adult general ticket 612 pesos (about US$34) on the official site (2026); Wanderlog lists about US$26 official and about US$30 through resellers. Children under 3 free.
Time to allow
2-3 hours plus the ride

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 Gran Acuario Mazatlán, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours plus the ride), 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 Gran Acuario Mazatlán
    20-25 minutes by taxi from Mazatlán cruise terminal.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave Gran Acuario Mazatlán 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

Open daily 09:00-18:00, last tickets 16:30, and no re-entry. Buying online in advance is cheaper. Much of the site is outdoors, so bring a hat and water. Note that it is outside the historic-centre and Malecón zone named in the State Department advisory.

Mazatlán cruise port: Gran Acuario Mazatlán FAQ

How far is Gran Acuario Mazatlán from the Mazatlán cruise port?

From Mazatlán cruise terminal it is 20-25 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Gran Acuario Mazatlán?

Adult general ticket 612 pesos (about US$34) on the official site (2026); Wanderlog lists about US$26 official and about US$30 through resellers. Children under 3 free.

How much time do you need at Gran Acuario Mazatlán?

Allow 2-3 hours plus the ride. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Mazatlán call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Gran Acuario Mazatlán, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours plus the ride), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Gran Acuario Mazatlán on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 20-25 minutes by taxi from Mazatlán cruise terminal. Open daily 09:00-18:00, last tickets 16:30, and no re-entry. Buying online in advance is cheaper. Much of the site is outdoors, so bring a hat and water. Note that it is outside the historic-centre and Malecón zone named in the State Department advisory.

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