Playa Olas Altas from the Mazatlán cruise port

Beacha 20 minute walk1 hourFits a typical call

The town beach at the edge of the historic centre and the southern start of the Malecón, with the Venadito deer statue and the Carpa Olivera, a seawater pool. It is a surf beach with a pebbly shore, so it is better for a walk and a drink than a swim.

Getting there from the ship

From
Mazatlán cruise terminal
Travel time
A 20 minute walk
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Mazatlán taxi fares.
Cost
Free.
Time to allow
1 hour

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 Playa Olas Altas, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), 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 Playa Olas Altas
    A 20 minute walk from Mazatlán cruise terminal.
  3. 3
    3:10 pm · Leave Playa Olas Altas 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

Swimming is not the point here: waves are big, and a surf guide warns of rocks and sea urchins. For calmer water, take the boat to Isla de la Piedra. The Carpa Olivera pool opens at 07:00 (2022).

Mazatlán cruise port: Playa Olas Altas FAQ

How far is Playa Olas Altas from the Mazatlán cruise port?

From Mazatlán cruise terminal it is a 20 minute walk.

How much does it cost to visit Playa Olas Altas?

Free.

How much time do you need at Playa Olas Altas?

Allow 1 hour. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Mazatlán call you have up to 6 h 30 min at Playa Olas Altas, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Playa Olas Altas on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 20 minute walk from Mazatlán cruise terminal. Swimming is not the point here: waves are big, and a surf guide warns of rocks and sea urchins. For calmer water, take the boat to Isla de la Piedra. The Carpa Olivera pool opens at 07:00 (2022).

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