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The Best of Mazatlán

  • The Best of Mazatlán
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Your day of exploration begins with a scenic drive through Mazatlán's old town to its dramatic 19th-century Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
The cathedral's organ and striking design, with twin towers and yellow domes, make it a must-see. Your tour continues along the water, where you'll spot the iconic Three Islands sitting off the coast before you stop at a rocky promontory to watch local cliff divers perform death-defying feats of skill. At the Hotel Playa Mazatlán, you'll enjoy a Mexican buffet lunch accompanied by a colorful folkloric show, then split off for free time to explore and shop before returning to port.

Energy Level

Duration

6 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Explore beautiful Mazatlán, whose name (meaning "place of deer") comes from the indigenous Nahuatl language

  • Visit the 19th-century Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción to see its impressive blend of Gothic, Neoclassical, and Baroque styles

  • Watch the city's famous cliff divers launch themselves into the Pacific Ocean from a platform built into a rocky cliff

  • Enjoy free time in the Golden Zone (Zona Dorada), known for its high-end shopping, upscale resorts, and beaches

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  • This Shore Thing is a full-day sightseeing experience with light to moderate walking

  • Shore Thing includes a Mexican buffet lunch

  • Free time is provided in the Golden Zone for shopping or relaxing

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