This booming resort town is rapidly expanding along the coast of the Mexican state of Sinaloa. As a major commercial fishing port it boasts Mexico's largest shrimp fleet and superlative sports-fishing. Mazatlán, "The Pacific Pearl", has a life of its own, with an old town atmosphere sitting by a headland which firmly separates harbor and tourist activities. Its position due east of the southern tip of Baja California, at the confluence of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, endows it with warm waters, a constantly balmy climate and abundant year-round shoals of marlin and sailfish.

Mazatlán has lots of activities to offer, such as water sports, golfing, tennis, shopping, great walking zone at the “Malecon” (boardwalk) and much more. Mazatlán is also known worldwide for its great dove, duck and quail hunting.

Central Market—Mercado
This is not to be missed! It is located between B. Juárez and Aquiles Serdán streets, and Melchor Ocampo and Leandro Valle. You'll find the market surrounded by a variety of small shops, food vendors and juice bars where you can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetable juices and iced Agua Frescas.

Inside, the market is divided in sections by food types. You'll find fresh seafood, chickens, beef, pork, fresh fruits and veggies. The dairy vendors are scattered around the market. Also, T-shirts, blankets, and every imaginable Mazatlán souvenir can be purchased here. This is all in walking distance from the Old Mazatlan Inn.

Surrounding the Mercado you will find reasonably priced shopping---clothing and shoe stores--- for several blocks long. The best shops seem to be along Serdán.
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Day and Sunset trips To The Offshore Islands
Discover the great diversity of marine life… sea lions, sea birds, giant mantas, whales, dolphin, sea turtles and a variety of tropical fishes. Go swimming in quiet bays or snorkeling, catch your own lunch or hike the island trails. These islands are part of a nature reserve that includes over 900 islands in the Sea of Cortez. CLICK for more info.

La Gran Plaza and Mega
Here you'll find a variety of small boutique-type shops; a food court with Mexican, Chinese and American dishes; a movie theater; and the large department store, Mega. This store has just about everything and food shopping here is easy and reasonably priced.

Plaza del Mar and Ley
Very friendly with a wide selection of goods and services. There are 4 Ley stores in Mazatlán, Ley 1, 2 and 3 or Ley Centro (in the middle of downtown). Get off the bus at Plaza del Mar and you'll be at the largest of the Ley stores.

Soriana
The largest of Mazatlán’s grocery and convenient stores. There’s a food court, Blockbuster Video, Burger King and a multiplex cinema.

Gigante
Another large convenient and grocery store. From downtown: Sábalo-Cocos bus and Playa Sur bus plus a walk. Next door to Office Depot.

ISSSTE (Instituto Seguridad Social Servicio Trabajores del Estado)
Also a large convenient and grocery store with good value. Employees of government agencies and other companies participating in the association receive discounts, but it is open to the public for shopping. Buses from downtown: Insurgentes, Playa Sur and Sábalo-Cocos.
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