Mazatlán City Tour

4.5 (4 reviews)3 h–4 hMazatlánAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Mazatlán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–4 h; we plan for 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Mazatlán call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs up to 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Mazatlán cruise terminal (Puerto de Mazatlán).

Among the 130 Mazatlán shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 97% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Mazatlán call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Enjoy Mazatlán and its most beautiful and emblematic places with the service of a professional certified guide. During our tour, you will have time to enjoy each of the places where you can take photos, walk, and shop if you wish. During our tour, we will not have forced stops for shopping, and everything will be planned to ensure you have a great experience.

Max 18 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • A bottle of water is included per person
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Soda/Pop

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Faro Mazatlan
    Visit some beautiful viewpoints where you can enjoy stunning views of Mazatlán Bay with the world's tallest natural lighthouse as a backdrop, and take beautiful photos.
    10 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Playa Olas Altas
    Visit the oldest part of Mazatlán and marvel at its beautiful buildings and monuments by famous local artists.
    20 min
  3. 3
    Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Maneadero)
    Enjoy Cliff Diving in Mazatlán, a surprising activity that will thrill you to the max. It's also a beautiful place to take beautiful photos or enjoy a delicious coconut.
    30 min
  4. 4
    Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion
    We'll visit the downtown area, where you'll find the Mazatlán Cathedral Basilica, an architectural gem that highlights the center of our city.
    20 min
  5. 5
    Mercado Pino Suarez
    We'll visit the city center market, where you can find a wide variety of typical regional products, souvenirs, traditional sweets, and Mexican snacks.
    40 min
  6. 6
    Malecon de Mazatlan
    We'll walk along one of the longest and most beautiful seawalls in the world. Here you can enjoy many monuments that speak volumes about the history and culture of our port. Don't forget that one of the largest carnivals in the world, the Mazatlán International Carnival, is held here.
    30 min
  7. 7
    Playa Las Gaviotas
    Gaviotas Beach, Mazatlán, better known as the Golden Zone, is home to a wide variety of bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, jewelry stores, and more. It also boasts one of the best beach areas if you'd like to spend time with family or friends.
    1 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Our guides will contact you to find the best spot to pick you up.
Our guides will contact you to find the best spot to pick you up.
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Viajes El Paraíso. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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