Old Mazatlán: Plazuela Machado and Teatro Ángela Peralta from the Mazatlán cruise port

Town & walkinga 15-20 minute walk1.5-2 hoursFits a typical call

Plazuela Machado, laid out in 1837, is the oldest square in the city, ringed by restored arcaded buildings with cafés, bars and galleries under orange trees and palms. Beside it, the Teatro Ángela Peralta opened in 1874 and was restored and reopened in 1992.

Getting there from the ship

From
Mazatlán cruise terminal
Travel time
A 15-20 minute walk · 1.5 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Mazatlán taxi fares.
Cost
Free to wander; theatre tour 20 pesos (2022). Tacos under US$3 and shrimp burritos about US$6.50 at a plaza restaurant (2025 report).
Time to allow
1.5-2 hours

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 30 min at Old Mazatlán, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2 hours), 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
    8:40 am · At Old Mazatlán
    A 15-20 minute walk from Mazatlán cruise terminal.
  3. 3
    3:10 pm · Leave Old 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

Follow the blue line from the terminal. The plaza is quiet in the morning and fills up at night, after most ships have left. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled streets.

Mazatlán cruise port: Old Mazatlán FAQ

How far is Old Mazatlán from the Mazatlán cruise port?

From Mazatlán cruise terminal it is a 15-20 minute walk, about 1.5 km.

How much does it cost to visit Old Mazatlán?

Free to wander; theatre tour 20 pesos (2022). Tacos under US$3 and shrimp burritos about US$6.50 at a plaza restaurant (2025 report).

How much time do you need at Old Mazatlán?

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

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

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 15-20 minute walk from Mazatlán cruise terminal. Follow the blue line from the terminal. The plaza is quiet in the morning and fills up at night, after most ships have left. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled streets.

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