• Centro Historico
  

  
  Centro Historico or "old town" is a very charming part of Mazatlan and a must see for all visitors. You can either take one of the organized tours or do the easy self-guided walking tour.
  
  

• Cliff Diving
  

  
  You can see the cliff divers here.The rock formation that they climb up is about 45 feet high and it is only 5 to 6 ft deep. They wait for the right wave to make the dive. They are there all day long, but the best time to see them is in the morning.
  
  

• Estrella Del Mar Golf Course
  

  
  Estrella Del Mar is a challenging 18-hole championship Mazatlan Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The course is laid out alongside the ocean, fronts 3½ miles of beach and offers tropical landscaping, beautiful lakes and truly spectacular scenery.
  
  

• Nightlife
  

  
  Mazatlán is known as a party city and has an exceptionally good night life. Mazatlán also has a five-day festival when a large portion of the street in Old Mazatlán is closed down and live bands and vendors fill the streets.
  
  

• Surfing
  

  
  Mazatlán has several prime locations where you can try out your surfing skills. The most popular spot is a beach called Playa Brujato the North of the city. The waves easily reach heights of 8-10 feet and there is almost always a vendor from whom you can rent surfboards.
  
  

• Beaches
  

  
  The miles of beach have plenty to keep most people occupied. Jet skiing, waterskiing, and parascending are all available, but always haggle on price. Olas Altas lovely curving beach with has popular Malecon and many restaurants.
  
  

• The Lighthouse
  

  
  The highest natural lighthouse in the world, it is 515 feet above sea level. You will have the best view in Mazatlan if you hike up.
  
  

• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
  

  
  This lovely building was finished in 1899 and is being gently restored , although to a visitor it is already beautiful to behold. With all interior light coming through stained glass, it takes on a lovely color, and its reflection off gold statues and other images is quite something.
  
  

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